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Compare 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle specifications by trim levels

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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 $23,400, the Volkswagen New Beetle faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

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 30 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 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 98.7 in

  • MPG: 24 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.9 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2817 lbs

  • Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 12 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 161.1 x 67.9 x 59



2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen New Beetle is offered in 7 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

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 115 hp @ 5200 –
      90 hp @ 3750

    • Torque 122 lb-ft. –
      173 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.1 - 12 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.6 - 19.7 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 161.1 in

    • Width 67.9 in

    • Height 59 in

    • Wheelbase 98.7 in

    • Curb Weight 2817 lbs

    • GVWR 3704 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • Passenger volume 85

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 23 - 42 mpg

    • Combined 27 - 46 mpg

    • Highway 30 - 49 mpg

    • Highway range 435 - 710.5 mi



Specifications

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 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
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Horsepower
115 115 90 150
Torque
122 122 155 162
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 42 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 31 mpg 49 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.90 seconds 9.90 seconds 12.00 seconds 8.50 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.40 seconds 18.30 seconds 19.70 seconds 17.10 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 " 3.19/3.40 "
Curb weight
2817.00 lbs 2855.00 lbs 2899.00 lbs 2954.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3704.00 lbs 3704.00 lbs 3793.00 lbs 3836.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.70 in 98.70 in 98.70 in 98.70 in
Front track
59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
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)
27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 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

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Exterior length
161.10 in 161.10 in 161.10 in
Exterior body width
67.90 in 67.90 in 67.90 in
Exterior height
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Horsepower
150 180 150
Torque
162 173 162
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 23 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 30 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.50 seconds 7.50 seconds 7.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.10 seconds 16.10 seconds 15.60 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 "
Curb weight
2958.00 lbs 3005.00 lbs –
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3836.00 lbs – –
Wheelbase
98.70 in 98.70 in 98.70 in
Front track
59.40 " 59.40 " 59.40 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
38.20 in 38.20 in 38.20 in
Rear headroom
36.70 in 36.70 in 36.70 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in
Rear shoulder room
49.30 in 49.30 in 49.30 in
Luggage volume
12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft. 12.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
860 lbs. 765 lbs. –
Drag coefficient
0.38 0.38 0.38

Interior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2

Exterior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 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" silver alloy
Sunroof
1st row express open/close sliding and tilting 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting –

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Antenna
3394 3394 3394
Door count
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
Front tires
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver alloy 17" silver alloy 17" silver alloy
Windshield wipers - rain sensing
4000 – –

Seats

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Front seat type
2989 2993 2993
Standard seating
4 4 4

Entertainment System

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback
Speakers
6 6 6 6

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Radio
3131 3131 3131
Speakers
8 8 8

Safety and Security Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2

Mechanical Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback
Axle ratio
4.24 4.24 3.89 3.94

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Engine
4747 4747 4747
Axle ratio
3.94 3.88 3.94
Brake assist
3520 – –
Electronic stability system
3665 – –

Other Specs

GL 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8L Turbo 2dr Hatchback
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Sport 2dr Hatchback
Horsepower rpm
5800 5500 5800
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.