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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
MSRP $23,210 - $37,500
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2003 Saab 9-3
MSRP $34,900 - $55,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Gas L4
Displacement
2.0L/121 1.8L/109 1.9L/116
2.0L/121
Fuel System
SMPI Turbocharged SMPI Turbocharged DI
HO Turbocharged MFI Turbocharged MFI HO Turbocharged
Horsepower
115 hp @ 5400 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm 115 hp @ 5200 rpm 90 hp @ 3750 rpm
210 hp @ 5500 rpm 175 hp @ 5500 rpm 205 hp @ 5750 rpm 205 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
125 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm 122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 155 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm
221 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm 209 ft-lb @ 2200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission w/steering wheel control 4-speed automatic transmission w/3-shift modes
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
5.6 - 10.9 L/100 km
10.4 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.4 - 7.5 L/100 km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.4 - 10.9 L/100 km
6.9 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
63.0 - 68.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
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
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4 - 5
Front Head Room
970 - 1,049 mm
988 mm
Front Leg Room
1,001 mm
1,054 - 1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,331 - 1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
932 - 945 mm
940 - 963 mm
Rear Leg Room
800 - 851 mm
838 - 892 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,069 - 1,252 mm
1,336 - 1,402 mm
Trunk Volume
142 - 340 L
354 - 428 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,507 - 2,510 mm
2,606 - 2,675 mm
Length, Overall
4,092 mm
4,633 - 4,636 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,725 mm
N/A
Height, Overall
1,499 - 1,501 mm
1,425 - 1,466 mm
Min Ground Clearance
117 - 119 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,278 - 1,461 kg
1,450 - 1,475 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
TBD P215/55VR16 P195/60VR15 P215/50R17 P205/55WR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
TBD P215/55VR16 P195/60VR15 P215/50R17 P205/55WR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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