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2003 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

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Build Start: 2003

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2003
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Wheelbase: 2508mm
Track/tread (rear): 1494mm
Width: 1724mm
Track/tread (front): 1508mm
Length: 4081mm
Height: 1498mm
Kerb weight: 1292kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: turbocharged diesel
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 79.5 × 95.5mm
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.39
Specific output: 51.7bhp/litre
Specific torque: 126.58Nm/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.9 litre (1896cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.83
Top Gear Ratio: 0.77
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium head
Compression Ratio: 19:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo D.
Engine Position: front

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 11.9s
Standing kilometre: 33.4 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 76.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Maximum Power Output: 99 @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 240 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 7.9s
Standing quarter-mile: 18.1 s
Maximum Speed: 178km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.68kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: direct diesel inj.
Fuel Consumption: 6.6/4.3/5.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
VED band (UK): E
Carbon dioxide emissions: 138.0 g/km NEDC

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: I.TB.TA.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.63
Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 280mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 232mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1590.7kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 16x6½J
Tyres Rear: 205/55 R 16 H
Wheel Size Front: 16x6½J
Tyres Front: 205/55 R 16 H

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.17 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.38
CdA: 0.82

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 474cc
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 15.7
Number of doors: 2

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