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Volkswagen New Beetle Specs at TrueDelta (2001)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 2dr Hatch
Wheelbase 98.7 in
Length 161.1 in
Width 67.9 in
Height 59.0 in
Curb Weight 2783 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 27.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of headroom for a 6 ft. plus frame, and more leg room than I can use. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
2002 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We had the leather seats and they too remained in excellent condition and comfortable, though very little support provided. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
2000 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Because of the shape of the car there is quite a bit of headroom and my friends who are well over 6' feel comfortable driving and sitting in the passenger seat in this car. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 2dr Hatch turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Oh, there is a seat there? I thought that was the hamster roost. Very limited seating in back - suitable for small children. Rear seats do not recline at all, so posture is quite erect. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
2000 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
There is no room in the backseat. Adults cannot sit there comfortably although it works well for small children in carseats. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review
 

2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Specs: Engines, Transmissions, and Drivetrains

Engines Transmissions Drivetrains
2.0L I4
OHC-2v
115 hp@5200
122 lb-ft@2600
4-speed automatic FWD
  5-speed manual FWD
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-5v
150 hp@5800
162 lb-ft@2200
4-speed automatic FWD
  5-speed manual FWD
turbocharged
1.9L I4 Diesel
OHC-2v
90 hp@3750
155 lb-ft@1900
4-speed automatic FWD
  5-speed manual FWD

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2001 Volkswagen New Beetle MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Hatch GL 17,180 16,107 630
2dr Hatch GLS 18,770 17,540 575
2dr Hatch GLX 0 0 0

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