2002 Volkswagen Beetle specifications

Airbags

  • Airbags: Dual front and side impact airbags

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • Vehicle Size: Small
  • Rear Roof Profile: Hatchback
  • No Side Doors: 2
  • Hatchback: Yes
  • Convertible Top: No

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
  • ABS: Std
  • Traction Control: Std

Chassis

  • Engine Layout: Transverse
  • Engine Position: Front

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: FWD

Engine

  • Configuration: I
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
  • Induction Sys.: Turbocharged/Intercooled
  • Forced Induction: Turbocharged
  • Valve Gear: DOHC 20V
  • Displacement: 1.8 l ( 1781 cc )
  • Disp./Cylinders: 1.8 Litre I-4
  • Max. Power: 180 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 5500
  • Max. Torque: 173 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 1950-5500

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 3005 lb
  • Wheelbase: 98.7 in
  • Height - Body: 59 in
  • Width - Body: 67.9 in
  • Length: 161.1 in
  • Front Track: 59.1 in
  • Rear Track: 58.5 in
  • Ground Clearance: 3.9 in

General

  • Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe

Performance

  • 0-60 mph: 7.4 s
  • Top Speed: 130 mph

Safety

  • Seatbelts: 5

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 2
  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 5

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Twist-beam axle
  • Links - Front: MacPherson Strut
  • Damper - Front: MacPherson Strut, control arms, anti-roll bar
  • Springs - Front: Coil
  • Links - Rear: Torsion beam, anti-roll bar
  • Springs - Rear: Coil

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Manual
  • Forward Gears: 6

Wheels / Tires

  • Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 17-inch alloy
  • Tire Size F (,R): 225/45R17
  • Speed Rating: H