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2004 Volkswagen NEW Beetle GL TDI 2DR Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

$17,630 MSRP
1.9l I-4 Sohc Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
10.5 sec

0-60 mph

17.6 sec

@ 76 mph

Horsepower • Torque
100 hp

Power

177 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,897 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2004

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

GL TDI 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$17,630

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,897 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59 in.

Wheelbase:

98.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

38 city / 46 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 609 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

101 hp @ 4,000 rpm

Torque:

177 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

100 hp @ 4,000 rpm

Torque:

177 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm

Engine:

1.9l I-4 Sohc Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.9 liters

Compression Ratio:

19.00 to 1

Valves:

8

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

4,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

10.5 sec

0-60 mph:

10.85 sec

0-100 mph:

44.25 sec

Top Speed:

107 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.14 sec @ 60.9 mph

¼ mile:

17.59 sec @ 76.2 mph

½ mile:

28.36 sec @ 89.3 mph

1 mile:

47.04 sec @ 101.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

3.39

Gear Ratios

1: 3.46

2: 2.05

3: 1.3

4: 0.9

5: 0.91

6: 0.76

R: 3.99

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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