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2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle GL 2DR Hatchback

GL 2dr Hatchback

$15,950 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.9 sec

0-60 mph

17.6 sec

@ 77 mph

Horsepower • Torque
115 hp

Power

122 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,817 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

GL 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GL 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$15,950

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,817 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59 in.

Wheelbase:

98.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

24 city / 31 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 406 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

115 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Torque:

122 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Sohc

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

8

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,000 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):

9.9 sec

0-60 mph:

10.29 sec

0-100 mph:

35.51 sec

Top Speed:

113 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.26 sec @ 63.7 mph

¼ mile:

17.6 sec @ 76.6 mph

½ mile:

28.08 sec @ 93.2 mph

1 mile:

45.99 sec @ 104.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.24

Gear Ratios

1: 2.71

2: 1.55

3: 1

4: 0.68

5: 0.84

R: 2.11

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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