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Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.50 mm × 95.50 mm 3.13 in × 3.76 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.9 litre 1896 cc (115.701 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 19.50:1
Fuel system direct diesel inj.
Maximum power 89.2 PS (88.0 bhp) (65.6 kW) @ 3750 rpm
0-50 mph 9.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 14.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.00 s
Standing km 37.50 s
Top speed 168 km/h (104 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.1/5.0/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 176.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 69.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 210.0 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm) @ 1900 rpm
bmep 1391.8 kPa (201.9 psi)
Specific torque 110.76 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.83
Unitary capacity 474 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2508 mm
wheelbase 98.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4081 mm
Length (inches) 160.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1724 mm
Width (inches) 67.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1498 mm
Height (inches) 59 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1270 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2800 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.380
Frontal area 2.17 m2
Cx 0.82

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 205/55 R 16 H
Wheels 6½J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.62

General information

RAC rating 15.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2003 Volkswagen Beetle TDI PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2003

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