Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.8i Turbo (150 hp)
Gasoline engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 155 lb-ft (210 Nm), built 2004–2005, convertible body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.
EnlargePower150 hp (110 kW)
Torque155 lb-ft (210 Nm)
0–62 mph9.3 s
Top speed126 mph (202 km/h)
FuelGasoline
Specifications
Engine
| Engine version | 1.8i Turbo (150 hp) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L (1,781 cm³) |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Engine position | Front, Transverse |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Compression ratio | 9-5 |
| Bore | 81 mm |
| Stroke | 86.4 mm |
Performance
| Power | 150 hp (110 kW) @ 5700 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 1750 rpm |
| 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 126 mph (202 km/h) |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Fuel | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| City | 21 mpg (11.1 l/100 km) |
| Highway | 29 mpg (8.2 l/100 km) |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal (55 l) |
Body, dimensions and weight
| Body style | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
| Length | 160.7 in (4,081 mm) |
| Width | 67.9 in (1,724 mm) |
| Height | 59.1 in (1,502 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,045 lb (1,381 kg) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,074 lb (1,848 kg) |
| Cargo volume | 9.5 cu ft (270 l) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.37 |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Steering | Hydraulic power steering |
| Front suspension | Spring strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion bar |
| Tires | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheels | 6.5J x 16 |
| Driver assistance | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
What to check on a Volkswagen Beetle with this engine
- On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
- Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
- Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.
Other Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible engines
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i (115 hp) Automatic | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | |
| 2.0i (115 hp) | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | |
| 1.4i 16V (75 hp) | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | |
| 1.6i (102 hp) | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | |
| 1.9 TDI (101 hp) | Diesel | 101 hp (74 kW) |