Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003

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Volkswagen Beetle
1998 - 2005
Volkswagen Beetle
2003 - 2005
Body: HatchbackCabrio
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 3.21.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 75 - 224 HP75 - 150 HP
Torque: 126 - 320 NM126 - 240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 - 14.6 seconds9.3 - 15.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 11.95.5 - 9.2
Volkswagen Beetle 1998 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Beetle 2003. On average, Volkswagen Beetle 1998 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle 2003.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.08 m4.08 m
Width: 1.73 m1.72 m
Height: 1.50 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle 1998 and Volkswagen Beetle 2003 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 210 litres270 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
770 litresno data
Volkswagen Beetle 2003 has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Beetle 1998 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle 2003.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`692~ 1`761
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 18003600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Beetle has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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