2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL specs & colors

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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL

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Key specs

2-door
4 seats
90.0-hp, 1.9-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
0 combined MPG
161.1" length, 59.0" height
Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Sundown Orange

Interior

Gray

Medium Tan

Medium Grey

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Diesel I4
MPG: 42 City / 49 Hwy
Horsepower: 90 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Diesel I4
Displacement: 1.9L/116
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 90 @ 3750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 155 @ 1900
Transmission Options: M/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG: 42 City / 49 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 5.3 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal
Base Curb Weight: 2,899 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs

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