2003 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle is listed in 11 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 1.8 L 4-cyl turbo, 1.9 L 4-cyl turbo diesel and 2.0 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 38 MPG (best: 6.2 L/100 km).

Model year2003
Versions11
ClassMinicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
New Beetle1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium20 / 27 / 2310.2386Subcompact Cars
New Beetle1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 28 / 249.8370Subcompact Cars
New Beetle1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium20 / 28 / 2310.2386Subcompact Cars
New Beetle1.9 L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel29 / 39 / 337.1308Subcompact Cars
New Beetle1.9 L 4-cyl turbo dieselManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel35 / 44 / 386.2268Subcompact Cars
New Beetle2.0 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 27 / 2310.2386Subcompact Cars
New Beetle2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 29 / 249.8370Subcompact Cars
New Beetle Convertible1.8 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 26 / 2210.7404Minicompact Cars
New Beetle Convertible1.8 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 28 / 249.8370Minicompact Cars
New Beetle Convertible2.0 L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 26 / 2210.7404Minicompact Cars
New Beetle Convertible2.0 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 28 / 2310.2386Minicompact Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle.

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