2003 Volkswagen New Beetle convertible specifications

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • EPA Class: Subcompact
  • Vehicle Size: Small
  • Roof Type: Convertible
  • Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
  • No Side Doors: 2
  • Convertible Top: Yes

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
  • ABS: Std
  • Traction Control: Opt
  • Stability Control: Opt

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: FWD

Energy Storage

  • Fuel Capacity (gallons): 14.5 gal

Engine

  • Configuration: I
  • Block Material: Cast iron
  • Head Material: Alluminum alloy
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Valve Gear: SOHC
  • Displacement: 2.0 l ( 1984 cc )
  • Bore: 82.5 mm
  • Stroke: 92.8 mm
  • Max. Power: 115 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 5400
  • Max. Torque: 125 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 3200
  • Oil Capacity (qts.): 4.2 qt

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 3153 lb
  • Wheelbase: 98.8 in
  • Height - Body: 59.1 in
  • Width - Body: 67.9 in
  • Length: 161.1 in
  • Front Track: 59.3 in
  • Rear Track: 58.5 in
  • Ground Clearance: 4.7 in
  • Coefficient of Drag: 0.4

Fuel Economy

  • EPA City (mpg): 22
  • EPA Hwy (mpg): 29

Interior Dimensions

  • Head Room - 1st Row: 40.7 in
  • Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.2 in
  • Shlder Room - 1st Row: 52.8 in
  • Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 42.1 in
  • Leg Room - 1st Row: 39.4 in
  • Leg Room - 2nd Row: 31.5 in
  • Cargo Volume: 5 cu ft
  • Passenger Volume - 1st Row: 49 cu ft
  • Passenger Volume - 2nd Row: 28.6 cu ft
  • Overall Interior Volume: 78 cu ft

Lighting

  • Headlamps - HID: Opt

Market Segment

  • Price W/O Destination: 20450

Performance

  • 0-60 mph: 11.8 s

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 2
  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 4

Steering

  • Steering Type: Rack-and-pinion
  • Steering Ratio: 15.6
  • Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.0
  • Turning Circle: 35.8 ft

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Twist-beam axle

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Automatic
  • Forward Gears: 6

Wheels / Tires

  • Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 6.5 x 16 inch alloy
  • Tire Size F (,R): 205/55R16
  • Speed Rating: H