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2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle GL 2DR Convertible

GL 2dr Convertible

$20,450 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
10.1 sec

0-60 mph

17.5 sec

@ 77 mph

Horsepower • Torque
115 hp

Power

125 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,075 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

GL 2DR Convertible

Style:

GL 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$20,450

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,075 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59.1 in.

Wheelbase:

98.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.37

MPG:

24 city / 30 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 392 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

115 hp @ 5,400 rpm

Torque:

125 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Sohc

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

8

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,200 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

10.09 sec

0-60 mph:

10.44 sec

0-100 mph:

39.06 sec

Top Speed:

113 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.15 sec @ 62.4 mph

¼ mile:

17.5 sec @ 76.9 mph

½ mile:

27.95 sec @ 92.1 mph

1 mile:

46.2 sec @ 103.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.24

Gear Ratios

1: 4.15

2: 2.37

3: 1.56

4: 1.16

5: 0.86

6: 0.69

R: 3.39

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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2000 GL 2DR Hatchback

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