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2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle GLS TDI 2DR Hatchback

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

$18,995 MSRP
1.9l I-4 Sohc Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
11.9 sec

0-60 mph

18.6 sec

@ 72 mph

Horsepower • Torque
90 hp

Power

155 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,018 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

GLS TDI 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$18,995

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,018 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59 in.

Wheelbase:

98.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

42 city / 49 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 667 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

91 hp @ 3,750 rpm

Torque:

155 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

90 hp @ 3,750 rpm

Torque:

155 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm

Engine:

1.9l I-4 Sohc Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.9 liters

Compression Ratio:

19.50 to 1

Valves:

8

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

4,550 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):

11.88 sec

0-60 mph:

12.26 sec

0-100 mph:

61.85 sec

Top Speed:

104 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.82 sec @ 58.9 mph

¼ mile:

18.63 sec @ 72.1 mph

½ mile:

29.82 sec @ 86.4 mph

1 mile:

49.34 sec @ 96.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.89

Gear Ratios

1: 2.71

2: 1.44

3: 1

4: 0.74

5: 0.76

R: 2.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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2000 GL 2DR Hatchback

115 hp · $15,900

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