Volkswagen New Beetle - Generation 1 (2000-2006)

VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE (2000-2006)

Originally made available in 1998 but arrived in the Philippines two years later, the New Beetle had arrived with a sole 2.0 engine paired to an automatic with a smaller 1.6 engine two years later. A convertible (separately covered) was offered also later on.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.0	1.6
Years Available	May 2000-2006	September 2002-2006
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.0 SOHC 8V I4	AWH 1.6 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	114hp @ 5,200rpm	100hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque	170Nm @ 2,400rpm	145Nm @ 3,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,092mm	4,092mm
Width	1,725mm	1,725mm
Height	1,511mm	1,511mm
Wheelbase	2,512mm	2,512mm
Curb Weight	1,231kg	1,203kg
Body Style	3 Door Hatchback	3 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam Axle	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Tires	205/55 R16	195/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Optional: Sun Roof	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Flower Vase
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS

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