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1.4 MT (75 hp)


Technical data

This 1.4 MT (75 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Cabriolet 2-doors, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 6 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km9.5litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km5.8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km7.1litre
Fuel tank capacity55litre
Cruising rangefrom 580 to 950km
Fuel95 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed161km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)15.6second

Engine

Displacement1390cm3
Engine power75bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 5 000RPM
Maximum torque126Nm
RPM at max torque3300RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Bore76.5mm
Stroke75.6mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle10.9m

Body

Seats4
Length4081mm
Width1724mm
Height1498mm
Wheelbase2508mm
Front track1508mm
Rear track1494mm
Ground clearance130mm
Kerb weight1338kg
Gross weight1700kg
Displacement362kg
Min. boot capacity201litre
Max. boot capacity201litre
Body typeCabriolet

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson Struts, On triangular wishbones
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City11.4 litres / 100km
Highway7 litres / 100km
Average8.5 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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