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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T

OVERVIEW

Invoice Price: $18,481
MSRP Price: $19,855
Gas Mileage:
24
City
31
Hwy
N/A
CMB



VEHICLE SUMMARY
Engine:
  • 1781 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam and five valves per cylinder
  • Emission control level FED
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Premium unleaded fuel
  • 55 liter 14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
  • Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6, EPA highway (mpg): 31, EPA city (l/100km): 9.8 and EPA city (mpg): 24
  • Coefficient of drag: 0.38
Safety:
  • Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
  • Front side airbag
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Transmission:
  • Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on floor
Seats: Not specified
Fuel Type: Not specified
 
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