Compare 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,900 | $16,300 | $12,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $15,151 | $14,790 | $12,089 |
| Destination | $550 | $550 | $495 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-overhead Console | In-overhead Console | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Manual Vented |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | 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 And Passenger | Driver |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Tube 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Transponder III | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P175/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P185/60SR14.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Silver Aluminum | 14" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | Regular |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 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 | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Steptronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.24 | 3.94 | 4.18 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 161.1 " | 142.8 " | 160.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 66.5 " | 66.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.0 " | 55.4 " | 56.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5,200 Rpm | 115 @ 6,000 Rpm | 105 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 122 @ 2,600 Rpm | 110 @ 4,500 Rpm | 106 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 37 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.38/3.03 " | 3.11/3.21 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,817 Lbs. | 2,315 Lbs. | 2,447 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,704 Lbs. | 3,263 Lbs. | 3,329 Lbs. |
| Payload | 860 Lbs. | 816 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 " | 97.1 " | 99.2 " |
| Front Track | 59.4 " | 57.4 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 57.7 " | 56.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.5 '' | 16.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .35 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 39.4 " | N/A | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | N/A | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.3 " | 38.8 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 37.6 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 53.9 " | 53.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.3 " | 44.5 " | 53.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 5.6 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 27.1 Cu.ft. | 25.0 Cu.ft. | 22.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 85 Cu.ft. | N/A | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 12.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 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 |
| 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 |
