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2003 Ford Mustang
MSRP $23,195 - $50,395
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
MSRP $23,210 - $37,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas V8 Supercharged Gas V8
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Displacement
3.8L/232 4.6L/280
2.0L/121 1.8L/109 1.9L/116
Fuel System
MPI
SMPI Turbocharged SMPI Turbocharged DI
Horsepower
193 hp @ 5500 rpm 260 hp @ 5250 rpm 390 hp @ - TBD - rpm
115 hp @ 5400 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm 115 hp @ 5200 rpm 90 hp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
225 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 302 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 390 ft-lb @ - TBD - rpm
125 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm 122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 155 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
5.6 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
4.4 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
4.4 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
59.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
968 mm
970 - 1,049 mm
Front Leg Room
1,082 mm
1,001 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,341 mm
Rear Head Room
902 mm
932 - 945 mm
Rear Leg Room
759 mm
800 - 851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,052 mm
1,069 - 1,252 mm
Trunk Volume
218 - 309 L
142 - 340 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,573 mm
2,507 - 2,510 mm
Length, Overall
4,653 - 4,661 mm
4,092 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,857 mm
1,725 mm
Height, Overall
1,349 - 1,359 mm
1,499 - 1,501 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
117 - 119 mm
Base Curb Weight
N/A
1,278 - 1,461 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55R16 P245/45ZR17 P275/40ZR17
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R16 P245/45ZR17 P275/40ZR17
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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