2003 Volkswagen New Beetle - Specs

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Engine	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Type	2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line	2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line	4-cylinder, in-line
Bore	3.25 in	3.25 in	3.9 in
Stroke	3.65 in	3.65 in	3.40 in
Displacement	121.0 in (cubic)	121.0 in (cubic)	108.6 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio	10.0 : 1	10.0 : 1	9.3:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)	150 @ 5800 (110 kW @ 5800)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	125 @ 3200 (170 Nm @ 3200)	125 @ 3200 (170 Nm @ 3200)	162 @ 2200 - 4200 (220 Nm @ 2200 - 4200)
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded	Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.9L TDI
Arrangement	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse	Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block	Cast iron, integrated dual balance shifts	Cast iron, integrated dual balance shifts	Cast iron
Crank Shaft	Cast iron, five main bearings	Cast iron, five main bearings	Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow	Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs	Dual overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan	Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler	Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), multipath intake manifold	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), multipath intake manifold	Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), turbocharger
Emissions	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors onboard refueling vapor recovery	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors onboard refueling vapor recovery	OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors onboard refueling vapor recovery

Electrical System	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Alternator, Volts/Amps	14/70	14/70	14/120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)	12 (60)	12 (60)	12 (60)
Ignition	Digital electronic, with knock sensor	Digital electronic, with knock sensor	Digital electronic, with knock sensor
Firing Order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2

Drivetrain	GL 2.0L		GLS 2.0L		GLS 1.8T
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive
Transmission	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
1st	3.78:1	4.15:1	3.78:1	4.15:1	3.30:1	4.04:1
2nd	2.12:1	2.37:1	2.12:1	2.37:1	1.94:1	2.37:1
3rd	1.36:1	1.56:1	1.36:1	1.56:1	1.31:1	1.56:1
4th	1.03:1	1.16:1	1.03:1	1.16:1	1.03:1	1.16:1
5th	0.84:1	0.86:1	0.84:1	0.86:1	0.84:1	0.85:1
6th	-	0.686:1	-	0.868:1	-	0.676:1
Reverse	3.60:1	3.39:1	3.60:1	3.39:1	3.06:1	3.19:1
Final	4.24:1	4.31:1	4.24:1	4.31:1	3.93:1	3.94:1

Capacities	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Engine Oil (with filter)	4.2 qt	4.2 qt	4.8 qt
Fuel Tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Coolant System	5.6 qt	5.6 qt	8.5 qt
Wiper Fluid	2.1 qt	2.1 qt	2.1 qt

Steering	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Type	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted	Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)	3.04	3.04	3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	35.8 ft	35.8 ft	35.8
Ratio	15.6 : 1	15.6 : 1	15.6 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE		GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
EPA		Sub-Compact	Sub-Compact	Sub-Compact
Passenger Volume		78 ft (Cubic)	78 ft (Cubic)	78 ft (Cubic)
Trunk Volume		5 ft (Cubic)	5 ft (Cubic)	5 ft (Cubic)
Seating Capacity		4	4	4
Volume	Front	49.0 ft (cubic)	49.0 ft (cubic)	49.0 ft (cubic)
	Rear	28.6 ft(Cubic)	28.6 ft(Cubic)	28.6 ft(Cubic)
Head Room	Front	40.7 in	40.7 in	40.7 in
	Rear	37.2 in	37.2 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room	Front	52.8 in	52.8 in	52.8 in
	Rear	42.1 in	42.1 in	42.1 in
Leg Room	Front	39.4 in	39.4 in	39.4 in
	Rear	31.5 in	31.5 in	31.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Type	Unitized construction, bolt-on front and rear fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front and rear fenders	Unitized construction, bolt-on front and rear fenders
Front Suspension	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm stabilizer bar	Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar	Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 mm x 22 mm front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 mm x 22 mm front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs	Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 mm x 22 mm front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti-Lock Braking System	Standard, all four wheels	Standard, all four wheels	Standard, all four wheels, Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Parking Brake	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels	Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels	6 1/2 J X 16" steel wheels	6 1/2 J x 16" steel wheels with full wheel	6 1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels
Tires	P205/55 R 16 H all season tires	P205/55 R 16 H all season tires	P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient	0.37	0.37	0.37

Exterior Dimensions		GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Wheelbase		98.8 in	98.8 in	98.8 in
Track	Front	59.3 in	59.3 in	59.3 in
	Rear	58.5 in	58.5 in	58.5 in
Length		161.1 in	161.1 in	161.1 in
Width		67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height		59.1 in	59.1 in	59.1 in
Ground Clearance		3.9 in	4.7 in	4.7 in

Weights	GL 2.0L	GLS 2.0L	GLS 1.8T
Curb Weight Manual Transmission	3,075 lb	3,082 lb	3,166 lb
Curb Weight Automatic Transmission	3,153 lb	3,159 lb	3,217 lb
Payload Manual Transmission	811 lb	778 lb	780 lb
Payload Automatic Transmission	800 lb	767 lb	774 lb

Fuel Consumption	GL 2.0L		GLS 2.0L		GLS 1.8T
	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
City mpg	24	22	24	22	not available	not available
Highway mpg	30	29	30	29	not available	not available
Performance 0 - 60 mph	11.4	11.8	11.4	11.8	not available	not available

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