Compare 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,000 | $18,980 | $12,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,691 | $17,541 | $11,309 |
| Destination | $550 | $440 | $495 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-overhead Console | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Manual Vented |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | N/A | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Speakers | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | 12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Manual Remote Driver, Power Remote Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P165/65SR14.0 BSW AS | P185/60SR14.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 14" Silver Aluminum | 14" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Regular | Regular |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.0L I-3 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 3.21 | 4.18 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 161.1 " | 155.1 " | 160.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 66.7 " | 66.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.5 " | 53.3 " | 56.4 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.0L I-3 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5,800 Rpm | 67 @ 5,700 Rpm | 105 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 162 @ 2,200 Rpm | 66 @ 4,800 Rpm | 106 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 73 @ 5,700 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | 91 @ 91 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 14 @ 3,000 Rpm | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 61 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 68 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 2.83/3.21 " | 3.11/3.21 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,921 Lbs. | 1,847 Lbs. | 2,447 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,836 Lbs. | N/A | 3,329 Lbs. |
| Payload | 860 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 94.5 " | 99.2 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 56.5 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Track | 58.7 " | 52.2 " | 56.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.4 '' | 15.7 '' | 16.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .25 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 39.4 " | 42.9 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | N/A | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.3 " | 38.8 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | N/A | 37.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 48.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 50.5 " | 53.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.3 " | N/A | 53.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 22.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 85 Cu.ft. | 47 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 10.6 Gal. | 12.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Bumpers | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head Restraint | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
