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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe

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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
MSRP $23,210 - $37,500
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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe
MSRP $23,690 - $31,670
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Displacement
2.0L/121 1.8L/109 1.9L/116
2.0L/121 1.9L/116 1.8L/109
Fuel System
SMPI Turbocharged SMPI Turbocharged DI
SMPI Turbocharged DI Turbocharged SMPI
Horsepower
115 hp @ 5400 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm 115 hp @ 5200 rpm 90 hp @ 3750 rpm
115 hp @ 5200 rpm 100 hp @ 4000 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
125 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm 122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 155 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm
122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 1800-2400 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200-4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD & adaptive shift points 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed transmission w/Tiptronic, OD & DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
5.6 - 10.9 L/100 km
6.2 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.4 - 7.5 L/100 km
4.6 - 7.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.4 - 10.9 L/100 km
4.6 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
970 - 1,049 mm
970 - 1,049 mm
Front Leg Room
1,001 mm
1,001 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,341 mm
Rear Head Room
932 - 945 mm
932 mm
Rear Leg Room
800 - 851 mm
851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,069 - 1,252 mm
1,252 mm
Trunk Volume
142 - 340 L
340 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,507 - 2,510 mm
2,507 mm
Length, Overall
4,092 mm
4,092 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,725 mm
1,725 mm
Height, Overall
1,499 - 1,501 mm
1,499 mm
Min Ground Clearance
117 - 119 mm
117 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,278 - 1,461 kg
1,244 - 1,368 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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