Volkswagen1998 Beetle 2.0 Specs

1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0 Specifications & Performance

1998 - 2011

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

115 mph

10.9 seconds

113 BHP

32.5 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

209-769 L
kg
1,231 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
115 mph
0-62 mph
10.9 seconds
0-60 mph
10.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
92 BHP/Tonne
Power
113 BHP
Torque
122 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.5 mpg
Total Range
393 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,984 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
113 BHP @ 5,400 RPM
115 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
122 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
166 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
82.5 x 92.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
28 BHP
Unitary Capacity
496 cc
BMEP
10.5 Bar
152.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/55R16 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4
Cargo Space
209-769 L
Kerb Weight
1,231 kg
Gross Weight
1,650 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
Tow Capacity
1,000 kg
Length
4,081 mm
Width
1,724 mm
Height
1,498 mm
Wheelbase
2,508 mm
Front Track
1,508 mm
Rear Track
1,494 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
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