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Compare 2003 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 $15,950 to $25,550, the Volkswagen New Beetle faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

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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 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 98.7 in

  • MPG: 24 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 11.1 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



2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen New Beetle is offered in 12 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 8.3 - 14 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.2 - 19.3 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

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 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 90 150 115
Torque
122 155 162 122
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 42 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 49 mpg 31 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
11.10 seconds 14.00 seconds 8.30 seconds 11.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.00 seconds 19.30 seconds 16.60 seconds 18.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
76 mph 70 mph 83 mph 76 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.25/3.65 "
Curb weight
2817.00 lbs 2899.00 lbs 2820.00 lbs 2855.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3704.00 lbs 3704.00 lbs 3704.00 lbs 3704.00 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 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)
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. 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

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 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
90 150 150 180
Torque
155 162 162 173
Fuel economy - city
42 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg 23 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
49 mpg 31 mpg 31 mpg 30 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
14.00 seconds 8.30 seconds 8.30 seconds 8.30 seconds
1/4 mile time
19.30 seconds 16.60 seconds 16.60 seconds 16.20 seconds
1/4 mile speed
70 mph 83 mph 83 mph 85 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.13/3.76 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 "
Curb weight
3018.00 lbs 2954.00 lbs 2958.00 lbs 3005.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3793.00 lbs 3836.00 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
38.20 in 38.20 in 38.20 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)
27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft. 27.10 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
81 cu.ft. 81 cu.ft. 81 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. 765 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
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
59.10 in 59.10 in 59.10 in 59.10 in
Horsepower
115 115 150 150
Torque
125 125 162 162
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
30 mpg 30 mpg 31 mpg 31 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
11.50 seconds 11.50 seconds 9.10 seconds 9.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.20 seconds 18.20 seconds 17.10 seconds 17.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
76 mph 76 mph 80 mph 80 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
61 mph 61 mph 61 mph 61 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.19/3.40 " 3.19/3.40 "
Curb weight
3075.00 lbs 3082.00 lbs 3166.00 lbs 3170.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.80 in 98.80 in 98.80 in 98.80 in
Front track
59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 " 59.30 "
Rear track
58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 "
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
31.50 in 31.50 in 31.50 in 31.50 in
Front headroom
40.70 in 40.70 in 40.70 in 40.70 in
Rear headroom
37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in
Front shoulder room
52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in 52.80 in
Rear shoulder room
42.10 in 42.10 in 42.10 in 42.10 in
Luggage volume
5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft. 5.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft. 78 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
811 lbs. 778 lbs. 780 lbs. 776 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37

Interior Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

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

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
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 TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Spoiler
3480 3480 3481 –
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" silver alloy 16" silver alloy
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass – – –

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 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" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 17" silver alloy
Windshield wipers - rain sensing
4000 – – –

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
Antenna
3396 3396 3396 3396
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" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy

Seats

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2993
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
4 4 4 4

Entertainment System

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
Speakers
6 6 6 6

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
6 6 8 8

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
10 10 10 10

Safety and Security Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

Mechanical Features

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
Axle ratio
4.24 3.89 3.94 4.24
Turbocharger
3807 3807 – –

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback
Engine
4748 4747 4747 4747
Axle ratio
3.89 3.94 3.94 3.88

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
Engine
4750 4750 4747 4747
Axle ratio
4.24 4.24 3.93 3.93

Other Specs

GL 2dr Hatchback

GL TDI 2dr Hatchback

GL 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLS 2.0L 2dr Hatchback
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

GLS 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

GLX 2dr Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback
Horsepower rpm
3750 5800 5800 5500
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GL 2dr Convertible

GLS 2dr Convertible

GLS 1.8T 2dr Convertible

GLX 2dr Convertible
Horsepower rpm
5400 5400 5800 5800
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.