Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (Typ 9C) photos

1997 — 2011 · hatchback, convertible

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About this generation

The Volkswagen New Beetle revived the legendary Beetle style on a modern front-wheel-drive Golf IV platform.

The Volkswagen New Beetle (Typ 9C) made its debut at the 1997 Detroit Auto Show. Evolving from the Concept One design study, it pioneered modern automotive retro-futurism. Departing completely from its rear-engine predecessor, the New Beetle was built on the front-wheel-drive PQ34 platform shared with the Golf IV. Body options included a three-door hatchback and a soft-top convertible.

The interior featured retro cues including a dashboard flower vase. Powertrain offerings ranged from 1.4 to 2.5-liter gasoline engines (including a 1.8 Turbo and a limited-edition 3.2 VR6 RSI model) alongside 1.9 TDI turbodiesels. A minor facelift in 2005 refreshed headlamps and bumper trim.

Specifications

38 in 2 body styles

Hatchback 9C 27 specifications

4081 mm160.7 in

Length

1724 mm67.9 in

Width

1498 mm59.0 in

Height

2508 mm98.7 in

Wheelbase

214 l7.6 cu ft

Trunk

130 mm5.1 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.4

74hp(55 kW)

1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.6 s

2001–2010

Torque: 126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed: 161 km/h (100 mph)
Displacement: 1390 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BCA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1198 kg (2641 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 170 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6

99hp(74 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.6 s

1999–2000

Torque: 145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AWH
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1201 kg (2648 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 182 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.6

101hp(75 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.6 s

2000–2010

Torque: 148 Nm (109 lb-ft)
Top speed: 179 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BFS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1201 kg (2648 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 180 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6

101hp(75 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 13.2 s

2001–2005

Torque: 148 Nm (109 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BFS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1235 kg (2723 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 194 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.9 s

1998–2001

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AQY
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1229 kg (2709 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 209 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 12.9 s

1998–2001

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 182 km/h (113 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AQY
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1259 kg (2776 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 221 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.9 s

2001–2010

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AZJ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1230 kg (2712 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 12.9 s

2001–2005

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 182 km/h (113 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AZJ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1260 kg (2778 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 221 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2005–2010

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BEV
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1315 kg (2899 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.0 s

1999–2001

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AGU
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1247 kg (2749 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 194 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1999–2001

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: APH
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.0 s

2001–2010

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 203 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AWU
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1251 kg (2758 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 194 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic FWD

2001–2005

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AWV
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1315 kg (2899 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2005–2010

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BKF
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1335 kg (2943 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

2.5

148hp(110 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual FWD

2005–2010

Torque: 228 Nm (168 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2480 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPR
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1310 kg (2888 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

2.5

148hp(110 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2005–2010

Torque: 228 Nm (168 lb-ft)
Top speed: 202 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 2480 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1345 kg (2965 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

2.3 V5

168hp(125 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.7 s

2000–2005

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 211 km/h (131 mph)
Displacement: 2324 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: AQN
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1301 kg (2868 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 214 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Turbo S

177hp(132 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual FWD

2001–2004

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 211 km/h (131 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AWP
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1363 kg (3005 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

RSi

221hp(165 kW)

3.2 l 6-speed manual AWD 0–100 6.7 s

2000–2003

Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 3189 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: AXJ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1515 kg (3340 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 286 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

Diesel

1.9 TDI

89hp(66 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.1 s

1998–2004

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: ALH
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1230 kg (2712 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 138 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.9 TDI

89hp(66 kW)

1.9 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 14.5 s

1998–2004

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 173 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: ALH
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1265 kg (2789 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 170 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.9 TDI

99hp(74 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s

2000–2005

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: ATD
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1243 kg (2740 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 143 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

1.9 TDI

99hp(74 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s

2003–2005

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AXR
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1243 kg (2740 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 138 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.9 TDI

99hp(74 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD

2004–2006

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BEW
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.9 TDI

99hp(74 kW)

1.9 l 6-speed DCT FWD

2004–2006

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BEW
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.9 TDI

103hp(77 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.5 s

2005–2010

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BSW
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1245 kg (2745 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 143 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.9 TDI

103hp(77 kW)

1.9 l 6-speed DCT FWD 0–100 11.9 s

2005–2010

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BSW
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 156 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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Cabriolet 1Y 11 specifications

4081 mm160.7 in

Length

1724 mm67.9 in

Width

1502 mm59.1 in

Height

2515 mm99.0 in

Wheelbase

201 l7.1 cu ft

Trunk

130 mm5.1 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.4

74hp(55 kW)

1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.8 s

2003–2010

Torque: 126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1390 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BCA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1243 kg (2740 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 170 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6

101hp(75 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.3 s

2003–2010

Torque: 148 Nm (109 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1595 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BFS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1275 kg (2811 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 185 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.7 s

2003–2010

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AZJ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1338 kg (2950 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 211 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.0

114hp(85 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2003–2010

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 181 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1984 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BDC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.3 s

2003–2005

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 202 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AWU
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 197 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.8T

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2003–2005

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1781 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BKF
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1420 kg (3131 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

2.5

148hp(110 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual FWD

2005–2010

Torque: 228 Nm (168 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2480 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPR
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

2.5

148hp(110 kW)

2.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2005–2010

Torque: 228 Nm (168 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2480 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: BPS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

Diesel

1.9 TDI

99hp(74 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s

2003–2005

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 179 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AXR
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1399 kg (3084 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.5 l/100 km (43 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.9 TDI

103hp(77 kW)

1.9 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.0 s

2005–2010

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BSW
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1405 kg (3097 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.5 l/100 km (43 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.9 TDI

103hp(77 kW)

1.9 l 6-speed DCT FWD 0–100 12.2 s

2005–2010

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1896 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: BSW
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1445 kg (3186 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 159 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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