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1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

What is the body type, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?8.7 l/100 km
27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
How fast is the car, 1997 NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?185 km/h | 114.95 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
How much power, Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1997 2.0 (116 Hp)?116 Hp, 170 Nm
125.39 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1997 2.0 (116 Hp)?2.0 l
1984 cm3
121.07 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1997 Volkswagen 2.0 (116 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) Hatchback 1997 2.0 (116 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1997 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?4081 mm
160.67 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1997 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?1725 mm
67.91 in.
What is the curb weight, 1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?1230 kg
2711.69 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?1650 kg
3637.63 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1997 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback?209 - 525 l
7.38 - 18.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1997 Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) 2.0 (116 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Beetle
Generation NEW Beetle (9C)
Modification (Engine) 2.0 (116 Hp)
Start of production October, 1997 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.08 UK mpg
16.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 116 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 58.5 Hp/l
Torque 170 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 125.39 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code APK, AQY
Engine displacement 1984 cm3 121.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1230 kg 2711.69 lbs.
Max. weight 1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 209 l 7.38 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 525 l 18.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4081 mm 160.67 in.
Width 1725 mm 67.91 in.
Height 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Wheelbase 2508 mm 98.74 in.
Front track 1508 mm 59.37 in.
Rear (Back) track 1494 mm 58.82 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size6.5J x 16