Used 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S Hatchback Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $23,540 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| Total Seating | 4 |
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy) | 20/28 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal. |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Range in miles (cty/hwy) | 290.0/406.0 mi. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 1.8 l |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (dohc) |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 173 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. |
| Valves | 20 |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| 2 front headrests | yes |
| 2 rear headrests | yes |
| child seat anchors | yes |
| daytime running lights | yes |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | yes |
| electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
| engine immobilizer | yes |
| front fog/driving lights | yes |
| front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
| stability control | yes |
| traction control | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | yes |
| Turn signal mirrors | yes |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| 200 watts stereo output | yes |
| 8 total speakers | yes |
| Monsoon premium brand speakers | yes |
| mast antenna | yes |
| AM/FM CD-controller stereo | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| cruise control | yes |
| front and rear cupholders | yes |
| front door pockets | yes |
| front seatback storage | yes |
| manual rear seat easy entry | yes |
| power steering | yes |
| remote trunk release | yes |
| retained accessory power | yes |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes |
| 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | yes |
| alloy and leather trim on shift knob | yes |
| front and rear reading lights | yes |
| interior air filtration | yes |
| leather steering wheel | yes |
| trunk light | yes |
| turn signal in mirrors | yes |
| Dual vanity mirrors | yes |
| Rear floor mats | yes |
| Single zone front air conditioning | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 2 one-touch power windows | yes |
| remote keyless power door locks | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Power mirrors | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| clock | yes |
| external temperature display | yes |
| low fuel level warning | yes |
| tachometer | yes |
| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| heated driver seat | yes |
| heated passenger seat | yes |
| height adjustable driver seat | yes |
| height adjustable passenger seat | yes |
| leather | yes |
| sport front seats | yes |
| Front head room | 38.2 in. |
| Front leg room | 39.4 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 52.8 in. |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| rear ventilation ducts | yes |
| Folding rear seatback | yes |
| Rear head room | 36.7 in. |
| Rear leg room | 33.5 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.3 in. |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 12 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 3005 lbs. |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.38 cd. |
| EPA interior volume | 93 cu.ft. |
| Front track | 59.4 in. |
| Gross weight | 3770 lbs. |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in. |
| Height | 59 in. |
| Length | 161.1 in. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 27.1 cu.ft. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 67.9 in. |
| Rear track | 58.8 in. |
| Wheel base | 98.7 in. |
| Colors | |
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| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| alloy wheels | yes |
| fullsize matching spare tire | yes |
| inside mounted spare tire | yes |
| 17 x 7 in. wheels | yes |
| 225/45R H tires | yes |
| All season tires | yes |
| Steel spare wheel | yes |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| MacPherson strut front suspension | yes |
| four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
| torsion beam rear suspension | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Rust | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
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