Volkswagen Beetle 2003 Cabrio

This generation of Volkswagen Beetle has been produced from March, 2003 to September, 2005. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and power of from 75 to 150 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.9 litres and power of 100 HP.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.1 to 9.2 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cabrio petrol engine version is Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4, consuming 7.1 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cabrio diesel - Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Beetle real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +6% for petrol engines and +9% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Beetle modification.

Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cabrio CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 170 to 221 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 149 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Beetle with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 which produces an average of 170 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Beetle diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI - 149 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.3 seconds has Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4 reaching this speed only in 15.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 202 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 150 hp version (Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo).

Lenght of Volkswagen Beetle is 408 cm, it is medium size car. Volkswagen Beetle gross weight is from 1700 to 1848 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 15 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Volkswagen Beetle trunk space is 270 litres.

This Volkswagen (VW) is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 3500 €. Users calculated Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2400 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 54%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Beetle for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Beetle prices and costs.

Volkswagen Beetle modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.8 Turbo Jun 2004 — Sep 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI Jun 2003 — Sep 2005 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 1.9 TDI Jun 2003 — Sep 2005 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabrio 2.0 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (6)

Volkswagen Beetle prices

Volkswagen Beetle 2003 - 2005 cabrio price in Latvia is from 2800 € to 4200 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Beetle price is average - Volkswagen Beetle is approximately for 27 percents cheaper then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 2003 - 2005 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volkswagen Beetle quality is above average (see below), so this Volkswagen (VW) can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volkswagen Beetle 2004 price 2800 € 3700 € 4200 €
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 price 3000 € 3300 € 3900 €

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Volkswagen Beetle reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Beetle reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2017 defects were detected in an average of only 23.2 percent of Volkswagen Beetle of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 27.1%.

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Volkswagen Beetle 2003 cabrio features (options)

Percentage of Volkswagen Beetle with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
76%
Metallic paint
59%
Adjustable steering wheel
43%
Heated seats
43%
Leather upholstery
27%
Rear parking sensors
24%
Climate control
20%

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Mitsubishi Colt 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 2007 has
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Volkswagen Beetle reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about Volkswagen Beetle manufactured from 2003 to 2005.
Find below reviews about other generations of Volkswagen Beetle.
Volkswagen Beetle 2000 Hatchback Petrol, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2000 (new car) Owned for:280`000 kilometers (20 years)
Average fuel consumption: 10.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total car rating:
6
   female, age 72
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