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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Cpe GL Manual
$15,950
2dr Cpe GL Auto
$16,825
2dr Cpe GL TDI Manual
$17,195
2dr Cpe GLS Manual
$17,815
2dr Cpe GL TDI Auto
$18,070
2dr Cpe GL Turbo Manual
$18,450
2dr Cpe GLS Auto
$18,690
2dr Cpe GLS TDI Manual
$18,995
2dr Cpe GL Turbo Auto
$19,325
2dr Cpe GLS Turbo Manual
$19,855
2dr Cpe GLS TDI Auto
$19,870
2dr Convertible GL Manual
$20,450
2dr Cpe GLS Turbo Auto
$20,730
2dr Convertible GL Auto
$21,625
2dr Cpe GLX Turbo Manual
$21,640
2dr Convertible GLS Manual
$21,850
2dr Cpe GLX Turbo Auto
$22,515
2dr Convertible GLS Auto
$23,025
2dr Cpe Turbo S Manual
$23,540
2dr Convertible GLS Turbo Manual
$24,100
2dr Convertible GLS Turbo Auto
$25,275
2dr Convertible GLX Turbo Manual
$25,550
2dr Convertible GLX Turbo Auto
$26,725
$15,950
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Gray
Medium Tan
Medium Grey

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
115 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.0 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9.13 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

122 @ 2600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
115 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0L/121
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
5.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

41 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Leg Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
99 in
Wheelbase
161 in
Length, Overall
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
59 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
4
Passenger Capacity

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,817 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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