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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle - Specs
2003 Volkswagen Beetle

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VW Beetle - Engine Specs
 VW Beetle - Powertrain Specs
VW Beetle - Chassis Specs
VW Beetle - Exterior Dimensions
VW Beetle - Interior Dimensions
VW Beetle - EPA Mileage


Engine
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
Type
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection
Bore
3.25 in
3.25 in
3.13 in
Stroke
3.65 in
3.65 in
3.76 in
Displacement
121.0 in (cubic)
121.0 in (cubic)
115.7 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
10.0 : 1
10.0 : 1
19.5 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Diesel

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
Cast iron
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
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
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 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Emissions
OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14/70
14/70
14/70
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (60)
12 (72)
Ignition
Digital electronic, with knock sensor
Digital electronic, with knock sensor
Compression ignition
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2

Drivetrain
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9 TDI
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
1st
3.78:1
2.71:1
3.78:1
2.71:1
3.78:1
2.71:1
2nd
2.12:1
1.55:1
2.12:1
1.55:1
2.12:1
1.44:1
3rd
1.36:1
1.00:1
1.36:1
1.00:1
1.36:1
1.00:1
4th
1.03:1
0.68:1
1.03:1
0.68:1
0.97:1
0.74:1
5th
0.84:1
-
0.84:1
-
0.76:1
-
Reverse
3.60:1
2.11:1
3.60:1
2.11:1
3.60:1
2.88:1
Final
4.24:1
5.04:1
4.24:1
5.04:1
3.89:1
3.62:1

Capacities
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
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
5.3 qt
Wiper Fluid
2.1 qt
2.1 qt
2.1 qt

Steering
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
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 ft
Ratio
15.6 : 1
15.6 : 1
15.6 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
EPA
Sub-Compact
Sub-Compact
Sub-Compact
Passenger Volume
85 ft (Cubic)
85 ft (Cubic)
85 ft (Cubic)
Trunk Volume
12 ft (Cubic)
12 ft (Cubic)
12 ft (Cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded
27.1 ft (Cubic)
27.1 ft (Cubic)
27.1 ft (Cubic)
Seating Capacity
4
4
4
Volume Front
49.7 ft (cubic)
49.7 ft (cubic)
49.7 ft (cubic)
Rear
35.1 ft(Cubic)
35.1 ft(Cubic)
35.1 ft(Cubic)
Head Room Front
41.3 in
41.3 in
41.3 in
Rear
36.7 in
36.7 in
36.7 in
Shoulder Room Front
52.8 in
52.8 in
52.8 in
Rear
49.3 in
49.3 in
49.3 in
Leg Room Front
39.4 in
39.4 in
39.4 in
Rear
33.5 in
33.5 in
33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9T TDI
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 280 mm x 22 mm front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti-Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels, with EDS (front wheels)
Standard, all four wheels, with EDS (front wheels)
Standard, all four wheels, with EDS (front wheels)
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" steel wheels with full wheel
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
0.38
0.38
0.38

Exterior Dimensions
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
Wheelbase
98.7 in
98.7 in
98.7 in
Track Front
59.1 in
59.1 in
59.1 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
59.0 in
59.0 in
59.0 in
Ground Clearance
3.9 in
3.9 in
3.9 in

Weights
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
Curb Weight Manual Transmission
2,817 lb
2,855 lb
2,899 lb
Curb Weight Automatic Transmission
2,861 lb
2,897 lb
2,948 lb
Payload Manual Transmission
860 lb
860 lb
860 lb
Payload Automatic Transmission
860 lb
860 lb
860 lb

Fuel Consumption
GL 2.0L
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
City mpg
24
23
24
23
42
34
Highway mpg
31
29
31
29
49
44
Performance
0 - 60 mph
10.2
11.5
10.2
11.5
11.9
14.1

Engine
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Type
4-cylinder, in-line
4-cylinder, in-line
4-cylinder, in-line
Bore
3.19 in
3.19 in
3.19 in
Stroke
3.40 in
3.40 in
3.40 in
Displacement
108.6 in (cubic)
108.6 in (cubic)
108.6 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
9.3 : 1
9.3 : 1
9.5 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
150 @ 5800 (110 kW @ 5800)
150 @ 5800 (110 kW @ 5800)
180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
162 @ 2200-4200 (220 Nm @ 2200-4200)
162 @ 2200 - 4200(220 Nm @ 2200 - 4200)
173 @ 1950 - 5000(235 Nm @ 1950 - 5000)
Fuel Requirement
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Forged steel, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Double 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 radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (ME 7.1), turbocharger
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (ME 7.1), turbocharger
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), turbocharger
Emissions
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14/70
14/70
14/20
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (72)
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
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
1st
3.30:1
2.71:1
3.30:1
2.71:1
3.42:1
2nd
1.94:1
1.44:1
1.94:1
1.44:1
2.11:1
3rd
1.31:1
1.00:1
1.31:1
1.00:1
1.48:1
4th
1.03:1
0.74:1
1.03:1
0.74:1
1.15:1
5th
0.84:1
-
0.84:1
-
1.17:1
6th
-
-
-
-
0.97:1
Reverse
3.06:1
2.88:1
3.06:1
2.88:1
2.50:1
Final
3.94:1
4.43:1
3.94:1
4.43:1
3.88:1

Capacities
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Engine Oil (with filter)
4.8 qt
4.8 qt
4.8 qt
Fuel Tank
14.5 gal
14.5 gal
14.5 gal
Coolant System
8.5 qt
8.5 qt
7.4 qt
Wiper Fluid
2.1 qt
2.1 qt
2.1 qt

Steering
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 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 ft
Ratio
15.6 : 1
15.6 : 1
15.9 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
EPA
Sub-Compact
Sub-Compact
Sub-Compact
Passenger Volume
85 ft (Cubic)
81 ft (Cubic)
81 ft (Cubic)
Trunk Volume
12 ft (Cubic)
12 ft (Cubic)
12 ft (Cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded
27.1 ft (Cubic)
27.1 ft (Cubic)
27.1 ft (Cubic)
Seating Capacity
4
4
4
Volume Front
49.7 ft (cubic)
46.0 ft (cubic)
46.0 ft (cubic)
Rear
35.1 ft(Cubic)
35.1 ft(Cubic)
35.1 ft(Cubic)
Head Room Front
41.3 in
38.2 in
38.2 in
Rear
36.7 in
36.7 in
36.7 in
Shoulder Room Front
52.8 in
52.8 in
52.8 in
Rear
49.3 in
49.3 in
49.3 in
Leg Room Front
39.4 in
39.4 in
39.4 in
Rear
33.5 in
33.5 in
33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 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, 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, stabilizer bar
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 mm x 22 mm vented front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 mm x 22 mm vented front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 mm x 25 mm front discs and 232 mm x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti-Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels, with EDS (front wheels)
Standard, all four wheels, with EDS (front wheels)
Standard, all four wheels
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 with full wheel
6 1/2 J X 16 alloy wheels
7 J X 17 alloy wheels
Tires
P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
P225/45 R 17 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient
0.38
0.38
0.38

Exterior Dimensions
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Wheelbase
98.7 in
98.7 in
98.7 in
Track Front
59.1 in
59.1 in
59.4 in
Rear
58.5 in
58.5 in
58.8 in
Length
161.1 in
161.1 in
161.1 in
Width
67.9 in
67.9 in
67.9 in
Height
59.0 in
59.0 in
59.0 in
Ground Clearance
3.9 in
3.9 in
3.9 in

Weights
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Curb Weight Manual Transmission
2,954 lb
2,958 lb
3,005 lb
Curb Weight Automatic Transmission
3,002 lb
3,007 lb
-
Payload Manual Transmission
860 lb
860 lb
765 lb
Payload Automatic Transmission
860 lb
860 lb
-

Fuel Consumption
GLS 1.8T
GLX 1.8T
Turbo S 1.8T
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
MPG (City / Hwy)
24 / 31
23 / 29
24 / 31
23 / 29
23 / 30
Performance 0 - 60 mph
8.2
9
8.2
9
7.4

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