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2003 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Turbo S 2DR Hatchback

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

$23,540 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.6 sec

0-60 mph

15.6 sec

@ 90 mph

Horsepower • Torque
180 hp

Power

173 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,005 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

NEW Beetle

Trim:

Turbo S 2DR Hatchback

Style:

Turbo S 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$23,540

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,005 lbs

Length:

161.1 in.

Width:

67.9 in.

Height:

59 in.

Wheelbase:

98.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

23 city / 30 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 392 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

173 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

20

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 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):

7.52 sec

0-60 mph:

7.95 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

19.52 sec

0-100 mph:

19.95 sec

Top Speed:

121 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.15 sec @ 72.2 mph

¼ mile:

15.6 sec @ 89.5 mph

½ mile:

24.6 sec @ 108.6 mph

1 mile:

39.89 sec @ 121.0 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.88

Gear Ratios

1: 3.42

2: 2.11

3: 1.48

4: 1.15

5: 1.17

6: 0.97

R: 2.5

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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