Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle 2003 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle 1998, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle 1998. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle 2003 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle 2003 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 940 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 2003 and Volkswagen Beetle 1998 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 209 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Beetle 2003 has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle 2003 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle 1998. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1800 | |
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