Compare 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle specifications by trim levels
New Beetle is a 4-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $15,900 to $21,175, the Volkswagen New Beetle faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.
The Volkswagen New Beetle has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Volkswagen New Beetle boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 31 to 49 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 67.90mm x 161.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
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Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 98.9 in
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MPG: 24 city/31 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 2769 lbs
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Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 12 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 4
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 161.1 x 67.9 x 59.5
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen New Beetle is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen New Beetle safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volkswagen New Beetle specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
90 hp @ 3750 -
Torque 122 lb-ft. –
162 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.4 - 12.1 sec
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1/4 mile time 17 - 19.9 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 161.1 in
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Width 67.9 in
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Height 59.5 in
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Wheelbase 98.9 in
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Curb Weight 2769 lbs
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GVWR 3704 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Turning radius 16.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 4
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Passenger volume 85
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 14.5 gal
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City 24 - 42 mpg
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Combined 28 - 46 mpg
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Highway 31 - 49 mpg
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Highway range 449.5 - 710.5 mi
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Specifications 
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 161.10 in | 161.10 in | 161.10 in | 161.10 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 67.90 in | 67.90 in | 67.90 in | 67.90 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 115 | 115 | 115 | 90 |
| Torque | |||
| 122 | 122 | 122 | 155 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 42 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 49 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 9.90 seconds | 9.80 seconds | 9.90 seconds | 12.10 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 18.40 seconds | 18.50 seconds | 18.30 seconds | 19.90 seconds |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.13/3.76 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2769.00 lbs | 2769.00 lbs | 2785.00 lbs | 2867.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 3704.00 lbs | 3704.00 lbs | 3704.00 lbs | 3793.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 98.90 in | 98.90 in | 98.90 in | 98.90 in |
| Front track | |||
| 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 59.60 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 16.40 | 16.40 | 16.40 | 16.40 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 39.40 in | 39.40 in | 39.40 in | 39.40 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 33.50 in | 33.50 in | 33.50 in | 33.50 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 41.30 in | 41.30 in | 41.30 in | 41.30 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 36.70 in | 36.70 in | 36.70 in | 36.70 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 52.80 in | 52.80 in | 52.80 in | 52.80 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 49.30 in | 49.30 in | 49.30 in | 49.30 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 85 cu.ft. | 85 cu.ft. | 85 cu.ft. | 85 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 161.10 in | 161.10 in | 161.10 in | 161.10 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 67.90 in | 67.90 in | 67.90 in | 67.90 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 150 | 150 | 115 | 150 |
| Torque | |||
| 162 | 162 | 122 | 162 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.40 seconds | 8.50 seconds | 9.90 seconds | 8.40 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 17.00 seconds | 17.10 seconds | 18.20 seconds | 17.00 seconds |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.19/3.40 " | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.19/3.40 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2921.00 lbs | 2959.00 lbs | 2785.00 lbs | 2921.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 3836.00 lbs | 3836.00 lbs | 3704.00 lbs | 3836.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 98.90 in | 98.90 in | 98.90 in | 98.90 in |
| Front track | |||
| 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 59.60 " | 59.60 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 16.40 | 16.40 | 16.40 | 16.40 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 39.40 in | 39.40 in | 39.40 in | 39.40 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 33.50 in | 33.50 in | 33.50 in | 33.50 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 41.30 in | 38.20 in | 41.30 in | 38.20 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 36.70 in | 36.70 in | 36.70 in | 36.70 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 52.80 in | 52.80 in | 52.80 in | 52.80 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 49.30 in | 49.30 in | 49.30 in | 49.30 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. | 12.00 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 85 cu.ft. | 85 cu.ft. | 85 cu.ft. | 81 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. | 860 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
Interior Features
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| 2825 | 2825 | 2825 | 2825 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Front tires | |||
| P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 16" steel | 16" steel | 16" steel |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Antenna | |||
| 3394 | 3394 | 3394 | 3394 |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |||
| P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 16" silver alloy | 16" steel | 17" silver alloy |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | |||
| 4000 | – | – | – |
Seats
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Standard seating | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2993 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Entertainment System
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |||
| 3131 | 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Safety and Security Features
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| 3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mechanical Features
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.24 | 4.24 | 4.24 | 3.39 |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 4747 | 4747 | 4750 | 4747 |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.94 | 3.94 | 4.24 | 3.94 |
Other Specs
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GL 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback |
GLX 2dr Hatchback |
GLS 2dr Hatchback |
Sport Edition 2dr Hatchback |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 5800 | 5800 | 5200 | 5800 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |