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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 98.7 in | 98.8 in |
| Length | 161.1 in | 161.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2783 lb. | 3115 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 70.9 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.2 ft3 | 5.0 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
| 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Tall people can NOT sit in the back seat. If you go around a turn they bump their heads on the side of the vehicle see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
| 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 |
2003 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 |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD | |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-5v 150 hp@5800 162 lb-ft@2200 |
4-speed automatic | FWD |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | FWD | |
| 5-speed manual | FWD | |
| turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-5v 180 hp@5500 173 lb-ft@1950 |
6-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 |
2003 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 |
| 2dr Hatch | Turbo S | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2dr Convertible | GL | 22,120 | 20,696 | 630 |
| 2dr Convertible | GLS | 23,040 | 21,483 | 575 |
| 2dr Convertible | GLX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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