|
2003 Volkswagen Beetle - Specs
|
|
| 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)
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90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
|
| Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm |
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
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122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
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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
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| 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
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1.03:1
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0.68:1
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0.97:1
|
0.74:1
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| 5th |
0.84:1
|
-
|
0.84:1
|
-
|
0.76:1
|
-
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| Reverse |
3.60:1
|
2.11:1
|
3.60:1
|
2.11:1
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3.60:1
|
2.88:1
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| Final |
4.24:1
|
5.04:1
|
4.24:1
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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
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42
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34
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| Highway mpg |
31
|
29
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31
|
29
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49
|
44
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Performance
0 - 60 mph |
10.2
|
11.5
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10.2
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11.5
|
11.9
|
14.1
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| 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)
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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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