2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GL specs & colors
2dr Car
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
$18,070
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
Gray
Medium Tan
Medium Grey
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Diesel I4
Engine Type
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34 City / 44 Hwy
MPG
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90 hp
Horsepower
|
4
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.0 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9.13 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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70
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Diesel I4
Engine Type
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1.9L/116
Displacement
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90 @ 3750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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155 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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34 City / 44 Hwy
MPG
|
5.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
N/A
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Height, Overall
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Leg Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
|
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
99 in
Wheelbase
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161 in
Length, Overall
|
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
4
Passenger Capacity
|
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
Steering
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
|
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
|
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,948 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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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.
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