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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 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
$18,995
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

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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
Slate Blue
Grey-Violet
Medium Mocha
Gray
Dark Charcoal
Pumice
Cypress / Dark Cypress
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

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Trunk Volume
12 ft³
Passenger Volume
81 ft³
Passenger Capacity
4
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Length, Overall
161 in
Wheelbase
99 in
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
38 in

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,018 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal

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