2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$20,450 - $26,725

Original MSRP:
$19,446 - $24,919

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GL, GLS, GLX N/A

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Models & Prices

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Convertible GL Manual $20,450 $19,446 $317 / Month*
2dr Convertible GL Auto $21,625 $20,623 $336 / Month*

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Convertible GLS Manual $21,850 $20,324 $332 / Month*
2dr Convertible GLS Auto $23,025 $21,501 $351 / Month*
2dr Convertible GLS Turbo Manual $24,100 $22,402 $365 / Month*
2dr Convertible GLS Turbo Auto $25,275 $23,579 $385 / Month*

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GLX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Convertible GLX Turbo Manual $25,550 $23,742 $387 / Month*
2dr Convertible GLX Turbo Auto $26,725 $24,919 $406 / Month*

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
GL GLS GLX
ULEV certified (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
ULEV certified (2.0L engine/6-speed auto trans)  
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
GL GLS GLX
City -TBD-/hwy -TBD- (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
City -TBD-/hwy -TBD- (1.8L engine/6-speed auto trans)  
City 22/hwy 29 (2.0L engine/6-speed auto trans)  
City 24/hwy 30 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)  
EXTERIOR Features
GL GLS GLX
Body-color door handles
Body-color pwr heated mirrors w/integrated blinker
Daytime running lights
Halogen fog lamps  
Manually operated black cloth convertible top w/defoggable rear glass window    
Rain/speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated front washer nozzles    
Semi-auto pwr black cloth convertible top w/defoggable rear glass window  
Tinted green glass
Variable intermittent windshield wipers  
INTERIOR Features
GL GLS GLX
3-spoke leather-wrapped padded steering wheel    
3-spoke padded steering wheel  
Air conditioning w/pollen/odor filter
AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: (10) speakers, CD changer control, theft- deterrent warning light
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/trunk/radio/ starter
Center console-inc: (2) front/(1) rear beverage holders, auxiliary pwr outlet
Cruise control
Front center armrest w/lockable storage compartment
Front door & rear side panel storage compartments
Front seatback magazine/storage pocket
Front/rear carpeted floor mats
Front/rear integrated armrests in door/side panels
Fully reclining leatherette comfort front bucket seats-inc: height adjustment, easy-entry system, adjustable headrests  
Fully reclining perforated leather-trimmed heated comfort front bucket seats-inc: height adjustment, easy-entry system, adjustable headrests    
Fully-lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: trunk light, pwr outlet
Headlamps-on warning tone
Height-adjustable/telescoping steering column
Illuminated lockable glove box w/interior shelf
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge, gear indicator warning lights, brake wear indicator
Integrated antenna in front windshield
Interior light w/time delay
Large assist handle in instrument panel above glove box
Leather-wrapped shift knob/hand brake grip    
Molded door trim w/leatherette inserts
Monsoon sound system    
Non-folding rear bench seat-inc: lockable rear cargo pass-through, pwr outlet
Open front door warning courtesy lights
Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
Rear seat heat/air conditioning ducts
Rear window defroster
Rearview mirror-inc: clock/temp display, reading light  
Remote central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, selective unlocking from front doors
Remote fuel filler/trunk release
Remote keyless entry
Self-dimming rearview mirror-inc: clock/temp display, reading light    
Theft-deterrent steering column
MECHANICAL Features
GL GLS GLX
1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-valve I4 turbocharged engine  
120-amp alternator  
14.5 gallon fuel tank
16" x 6.5" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks  
16" x 6.5" steel wheels    
2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine  
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed automatic transmission w/tiptronic & OD
60 amp/hr battery
90-amp alternator  
Clutch/starter interlock
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
Front wheel drive
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
Front/rear telescopic shock absorbers
Full-size spare tire/steel wheel
Independent front MacPherson strut suspension
Independent track correcting torsion beam axle rear suspension
P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires
Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Traction control w/Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake assist  
SAFETY Features
GL GLS GLX
3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, load limiters
3-point rear seat belts
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Collapsible steering column w/impact-deformable steering wheel
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
Dual-note horn
Emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Rear automatic rollover supports
Rear child seat tether anchorage points

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
GL GLS GLX
17" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P225/45HR17 all-season tires  
COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heatable front seats & washer nozzles  
ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION PROGRAM (ESP)  
LEATHER PKG -inc: cold weather pkg, leather seating surfaces/steering wheel/shift knob & grip    
MONSOON SOUND SYSTEM  
SKI SACK
WIND BLOCKER
ENGINE Options
GL GLS GLX
1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-VALVE I4 TURBOCHARGED ENGINE (STD)  
2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 ENGINE (STD)  
PAINT Options
GL GLS GLX
STANDARD PAINT
SEAT TRIM Options
GL GLS GLX
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: PLA Leather Pkg)    
LEATHER SEAT TRIM (STD)    
LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM (STD)  
TRANSMISSION Options
GL GLS GLX
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TIPTRONIC & OD (STD)

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Technical Specifications

Brakes
GL GLS GLX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x 0.87 11.0 x 0.87 11.3 x 0.98
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.1 x 0.35 9.1 x 0.35 9.1 x 0.35
Cargo Area Dimensions
GL GLS GLX
Trunk Volume (ft) 5 5 5
Engine
GL GLS GLX
Displacement 2.0L/121 2.0L/121 1.8L/109
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400 115 @ 5400 150 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 125 @ 3200 125 @ 3200 162 @ 2200
Exterior Dimensions
GL GLS GLX
Height, Overall (in) 59.1 59.1 59.1
Length, Overall (in) 161.1 161.1 161.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7 4.7 4.7
Wheelbase (in) 98.8 98.8 98.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9 67.9 67.9
Fuel Tank
GL GLS GLX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5
Steering
GL GLS GLX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.04 3.04 3.04
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8 35.8 35.8
Suspension
GL GLS GLX
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Tires
GL GLS GLX
Front Tire Size P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16 P205/55HR16
Transmission
GL GLS GLX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 5
Vehicle
GL GLS GLX
Front Head Room (in) 40.7 40.7 40.7
Front Leg Room (in) 39.4 39.4 39.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.8 52.8 52.8
Passenger Capacity 4 4 4
Passenger Volume (ft) 78 78 78
Second Head Room (in) 37.2 37.2 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 31.5 31.5 31.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 42.1 42.1 42.1
Weight Information
GL GLS GLX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3075 3082 3170

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, load limiters
3-point rear seat belts
Rear child seat tether anchorage points
Emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Collapsible steering column w/impact-deformable steering wheel
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Rear automatic rollover supports
Dual-note horn
Traction control w/Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP), brake assist
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A