2003 Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle
Generation1st Generation (Typ 9C/1Y) Transmission- Automatic
- Manual, 4
- 5-speed
Engine ConfigurationInline Engine MountTransversally Type of Combustion EnginePiston Fuel SystemElectronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection Engine CoolingLiquid Cooling Service Intervals
- Timing Interval
- 180,000 km (111,847 mi)
- Air Filter
- 60,000 km / 4 years
- Spark Plug
- 60,000 km / 4 years
- Oil Change & Engine Filter
- 15,000 km / 1 years
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
- Type
- Monochrome
- Shape
- Square
Climate Control
- Number of Climate Zones
- 1
- Air Condition
- Yes
- Pollen Filter
- Yes
- Outside Temperature Indicator
- Optional
- Controls
- Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Controls
Connectivity › Media Format
Rear-view Mirror
- Adjustments
- Mechanical
- Anti-glare
- Manual
- Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
- Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
- Armrest Hatch
- Optional
- Back Pocket
- Optional
- Sunglass Compartment
- Optional
- Coin Holder
- Optional
- Card Holder
- Optional
- Under Seats
- Optional
- Door
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Lights
- Read Light
- Front
- Guide Light
- Entry Guard
- Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
- Make-up Mirror
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- Clock
- Yes
- 12V Outlet
- Front
- Carpets
- Optional
- Ashtray
- Optional
- Cigarette Lighter
- Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Other Equipment › Clock
- Digital
- Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
- Front
- Optional
- Rear
- Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Type of Belt
- Three-Point-Belt
- Front Seats
- Outer Rear Seats
Car.info ClassificationMedium Family Car 2
Windows
- Window Lifts, Front
- Powered
- Heated Windows
- Rear
- Heat-Insulating Windows
- Front
- First Row
- Second Row
- Rear
- Tinted Windows
- Optional
- Safety Glass
- Yes
Windows › Tinted Windows
- Second Row
- Optional
- Rear Window
- Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
- Front
- Laminated
- Side
- Tempered
- Rear
- Tempered
Other Equipment
- Sunroof
- Optional
- Normal Roof
- Yes
- Antenna
- Whip
- Air Intakes
- 1-port
- Number of Exhaust Pipes
- 1
- Mud Flaps
- Optional
- Electric
- Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
- Front
- Optional
- Rear
- Optional
Front Seats
- Heated Seats
- Optional
- Armrest
- Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Second Seat Row
- Collapsible
- Manual
- Number of Seats
- 3
- Type of Seat
- Adult
10.45
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)Not Assessed Pedestrian
- Protection (Assessment)
- Marginal
IIHS
- Test Year
- 1998
- Moderate Overlap Front
- Good
- Side
- Poor
- Head Restraints & Seats
- Good
Turn Indicators, SideW2.1×9.5d (W5W) Turn Indicators, RearBA15s (P21W) Glove CompartmentW2.1×9.5d (W5W) License Plate LightW2.1×9.5d (W5W) 
HatchbackDrivetrain
FWD 
