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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

The 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle is a sedan. It has a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 150 hp (112 kW), with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 9.0 seconds and top speed is 118 mph (190 km/h).

2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
2002
Year
1,800 cc
Engine
150 hp
Power
Automatic 4-spd
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Volkswagen Model New Beetle
Year 2002 Version / Trim Volkswagen 2002 New Beetle
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Candy White, Black, Black Magic Pearl, Reflex Silver Metallic, Tornado Red, Galactic Blue Metallic, Indigo Blue Pearl, Platinum Grey Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Engine 1.8L 4-cyl Turbo Engine Size 1,800 cc
Power 150 hp / 112 kW Torque 162 Nm / 119 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 9.0 sec Top Speed 118 mph (190 km/h)
Fuel Economy 20 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,512 mm Kerb Weight 1,280 kg (2,822 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2002 SEDANS

Compared with other 2002 sedans in our database, its 150 hp is 31% less than the average 2002 sedan (218 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.2 seconds slower than average, and it is 16% lighter than the typical sedan.

2002 Volkswagen New BeetleAverage 2002 sedansDifference
Power 150 hp 218 hp (70 cars) -31%
Torque 162 Nm 280 Nm (70 cars) -42%
0–60 mph 9.0 s 7.8 s (62 cars) +15%
Top speed 118 mph 127 mph (62 cars) -7%
Kerb weight 1,280 kg 1,519 kg (82 cars) -16%
Engine size 1,800 cc 2,954 cc (82 cars) -39%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2002 sedans with similar power to the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 150 hp 9.0 s 1,280 kg
2002 Honda Accord 150 hp 8.0 s 1,400 kg
2002 Ford Taurus 155 hp 8.5 s 1,620 kg
2002 Toyota Camry 157 hp 8.0 s 1,500 kg
2002 Hyundai Elantra 140 hp 9.5 s 1,210 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Rear Parking Sensors
Fog Lights
Spare Tyre