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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GL

Retail Price	$0.00
Dealer Invoice	$0.00
Destination Charge	$0

CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
Maximum power kW:	85
Maximum power hp/PS:	115
maximum torque lb ft:	125
Transmission:	S
Transmission type:	M
overall length (in):	161.1
overall width (in):	67.9
overall height (in):	59.1
wheelbase (in):	98.8
curb to curb turning circle (ft):	35.8
headroom front (in):	40.7
headroom rear (in):	37.2
leg room front (in):	39.4
leg room rear (in):	31.5
shoulder room front (in):	52.8
shoulder room rear (in):	42.1
interior volume (cuft):	78
curb weight (lbs):	3075

STANDARD FEATURES

Trim level: GL
Two-door convertible body style
Seating: four seats
Ten speakers
Roof antenna
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM radio and cassette
Coefficient of drag: 0.37
12v power outlet: front & cargo
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Four-wheel ABS
Body color front and rear bumpers
Fixed delivery charges:
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Remote fuel filler door release
Immobilizer
Cruise control
Rear ashtray
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front and rear reading lights
Illuminated entry system
Cargo area light
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4092, overall length (inches): 161.1, overall width (mm): 1725, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (mm): 1501, overall height (inches): 59.1, wheelbase (mm): 2510, wheelbase (inches): 98.8, front track (mm): 1506, front track (inches): 59.3, rear track (mm): 1486, rear track (inches): 58.5, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10912 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1034, front headroom (inches): 40.7, rear headroom (mm): 945, rear headroom (inches): 37.2, front leg room (mm): 1001, front leg room (inches): 39.4, rear leg room (mm): 800, rear leg room (inches): 31.5, front shoulder room (mm): 1341, front shoulder room (inches): 52.8, rear shoulder room (mm): 1069, rear shoulder room (inches): 42.1, interior volume (liters): 2209 and interior volume (cu ft): 78
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 142 and all seats in place (cu ft): 5
Front-wheel drive
1984 cc 2 liters in-line 4 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
Emission control level California
Multi-point injection fuel system
Unleaded fuel
55 liter 14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Tachometer
External temperature
Door ajar warning
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Clock
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Day time running lights
Door edge hazard lights
Front and rear tires with 205 mm tire width, 55% tire profile and H tire rating
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Gloss paint , black paint , metallic paint
Power: 85 kW , 115 HP SAE @ 5400 rpm; 125 ft lb , 170 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Fuel economy
Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
Concealed system convertible rollover protection
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Front side airbag
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Bucket driver and passenger seat with height adjustment and - adjustments
Two fixed bucket front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Power steering
Lockable glove compartment
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat back storage
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Manual five-speed transmission with shift lever on floor
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
Air conditioning
Rear view mirror
Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors
Rear window with defogger
Tinted glass on cabin
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Full car warranty: duration (months): 48 or distance (miles): 50000, distance (km): 80467
Powertrain warranty: duration (months): 60 or distance (miles): 60000, distance (km): 96561
Anticorrosion warranty: duration (months): 144 or distance (miles): unlimited, distance (km): unlimited
Road-side assistance warranty: duration (months): 48 or distance (miles): 50000, distance (km): 80467
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1395 and curb weight (lbs) 3075
Front and rear steel wheels with 16 inch rim diam, 6.5 inch rim width and full wheel covers
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Full dashboard console , full floor console with open storage box , partial overhead console with covered storage box

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