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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio 2003-2005 33 Photos
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The already iconic modern Beetle was unveiled to the public for the first time in 1998. It took Volkswagen 4 years to bring the much expected convertible which proved to be a great success.

Based on the Volkswagen Golf, the Beetle had a highly rigid chassis, offering a smooth ride with low NVH levels.

The stylish car combined German engineering and performance with amazing finishes, thus the Beetle was at least an interesting choice.

For 2003, Volkswagen offered the convertible Beetle with a choice of 3 engines: a 2.0-liter, a 1.9-liter and a turbocharged 1.8-liter. Customer could choose a manual or an automatic transmission for an additional fee.

Even with the base GL trim level, the Beetle was well equipped and offered air-conditioning, central locking with keyless remote, a 6-speaker audio system, an anti-theft system, four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, halogen projector headlamps, heated side mirrors, cruise control and power windows.

Stepping up to the GLS trim levels, the Beetle featured 16-inch alloys, a power sunroof, leatherette upholstery and fog lamps.

The top-of-the-range, the GLX added a speed-activated rear spoiler, a premium 8-speaker audio system, a 3-spoke steering wheel, heated windshield washed nozzles, rain-sensing wipers and a self-dimming rearview mirrors.

Safety wise, the standard equipment included driver and front passenger airbags, side-impact airbags, a safety-belt tensioning system, ABS, optional ESP, a collapsible steering column and others.

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio 2003, 2004, 2005
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT RWD (102 HP)
  • 1.8L Turbo 5MT RWD (150 HP)
  • 1.8L Turbo 6AT RWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP)
  • 2.0L 6AT RWD (115 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (100 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 6AT RWD (100 HP)

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:55.2 KW @ 5000 RPM
75 HP @ 5000 RPM
74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:93 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM
126 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:1.3 gallons (4.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2729.3 lbs (1238 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3747.9 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:170 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
1.6L 5MT RWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1595 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5600 RPM
102 HP @ 5600 RPM
101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:1.3 gallons (4.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.2 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 TR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2793.3 lbs (1267 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3836 lbs (1740 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
1.8L Turbo 5MT RWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Turbo 5MT RWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1781 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5800 RPM
150 HP @ 5800 RPM
148 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
220 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2965.2 lbs (1345 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4049.9 lbs (1837 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:194 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
1.8L Turbo 6AT RWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Turbo 6AT RWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1781 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5800 RPM
150 HP @ 5800 RPM
148 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
220 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.8 in (122 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3164 lbs (1435 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4050 lbs (1837 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:199 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
116 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:127 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
172 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2863.8 lbs (1299 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3902.2 lbs (1770 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
2.0L 6AT RWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6AT RWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5400 RPM
116 HP @ 5400 RPM
114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque:127 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
172 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3902 lbs (1770 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:220 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT RWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 4000 RPM
101 HP @ 4000 RPM
99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2963 lbs (1344 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4041.1 lbs (1833 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:149 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabrio
1.9L TDI 6AT RWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6AT RWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 4000 RPM
101 HP @ 4000 RPM
99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.62 in (4080 mm)
Width:67.71 in (1720 mm)
Height:59.05 in (1500 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.44/58.66 in (1,510/1,490 mm)
Wheelbase:98.81 in (2510 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2963 lbs (1344 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4041 lbs (1833 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:149 g/km
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