Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle 2003 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle 1998 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle 2003, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle 2003. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle 1998 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle 2003, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle 1998 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle 1998 and Volkswagen Beetle 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
525 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Beetle 2003 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle 1998 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle 2003. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3600 | |
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