Volkswagen New Beetle 2003 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen New Beetle |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, transverse |
| Displacement: | 1390 ccm |
| Max power: | 71 PS (53 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 130 Nm at 3300 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 76.5 x 75.6 mm (3 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 7 litres/100 km (33.6 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 4. Airbag front driver, airbag front passenger, side airba |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 161 km/h (100 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 14.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.056 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 4180 litres (1105 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 209 litres (56 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 769 litres (204 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program . |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 185/60-R14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 255/60-R17 |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1268 kg (2795.5 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1620 kg (3571.5 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1000 kg (2204.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4100 mm (161.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3010 mm (118.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 55 litres (14.53 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 148.9 g/km |
| Service interval: | 30,000 km |
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