Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1998

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Volkswagen Beetle
2003 - 2005
Volkswagen Beetle
1998 - 2005
Body: CabrioHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 75 - 150 HP75 - 224 HP
Torque: 126 - 240 NM126 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 - 15.6 seconds6.7 - 14.6 seconds
Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.25.1 - 11.9
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Beetle 1998. On average, Volkswagen Beetle 2003 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle 1998.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.08 m4.08 m
Width: 1.72 m1.73 m
Height: 1.50 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle 2003 and Volkswagen Beetle 1998 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 270 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data770 litres
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle 1998.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`761~ 1`692
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 36001800
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Volkswagen Beetle has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv