Compare 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,950 | $16,425 | $11,165 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $15,199 | $14,867 | $10,670 |
| Destination | $575 | $550 | $540 |
| 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 | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-overhead Console | In-overhead Console | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Manual |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leatherette | Urethane |
| 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 Armrests | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | 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 | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leatherette | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | N/A | 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 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| 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 | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Transponder III | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Retractable |
| 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 | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 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 | Dual Manual Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | 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 | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P175/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P175/65TR14.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Silver Aluminum | 14" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| 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 | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | 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 | 4.17 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 161.1 " | 142.8 " | 166.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 66.5 " | 65.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.0 " | 55.4 " | 56.7 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5,200 Rpm | 115 @ 6,000 Rpm | 104 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 122 @ 2,600 Rpm | 110 @ 4,500 Rpm | 104 @ 4,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 37 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 11.1 Seconds | 8.8 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 18.0 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 76 Mph | 82 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.03/3.38 " | 3.07/3.28 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,817 Lbs. | 2,315 Lbs. | 2,447 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,704 Lbs. | 3,263 Lbs. | 3,195 Lbs. |
| Payload | 860 Lbs. | 816 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 " | 97.1 " | 94.9 " |
| Front Track | 59.4 " | 57.4 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 57.7 " | 57.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.5 '' | 15.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .35 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 39.4 " | N/A | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | N/A | 32.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.3 " | 38.8 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 37.6 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 51.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 53.9 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 49.3 " | 44.5 " | 52.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 5.6 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 27.1 Cu.ft. | 25.0 Cu.ft. | 44.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 85 Cu.ft. | N/A | 88 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 11.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Head Restraint | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
