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2003 Volkswagen Beetle Comparisons

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Year

2003

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Beetle

Trim

General Pricing

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

MSRP

$16,825.00

$16,725.00

$17,795.00

Destination

$575.00

$545.00

$520.00

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Engines & Power

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

City (mpg)

Highway (mpg)

Fuel Economy

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Standard Engine

2L 115hp I4

2L 130hp I4

Horsepower

115 @ 5200 RPM

130 @ 5300 RPM

130 @ 6000 RPM

Torque

122 @ 2600 RPM

135 @ 4500 RPM

135 @ 4000 RPM

Valves

Displacement (cc)

1984

1986

1991

Bore X Stroke (in.)

3.2 X 3.7

3.3 X 3.5

3.3 X 3.6

Compression Ratio

10:1

9.6:1

9.1:1

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)

2861.6

2674.2

2749.2

Wheelbase (in.)

98.7

103

102.8

Length (in.)

161.1

168.1

170.5

Width (in.)

67.9

66.9

67.1

Height (in.)

56.3

57.8

Track Front (in.)

59.4

58.8

57.7

Track Rear (in.)

58.8

58.5

57.9

Ground Clearance (in.)

N/A

Interior Dimensions

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Standard Seating

Front Headroom (in.)

41.3

39.1

39.3

Rear Headroom (in.)

36.7

38.5

37.4

Front Legroom (in.)

39.4

43.1

42.2

Rear Legroom (in.)

33.5

34.7

35.4

Front Shoulder Room (in.)

52.8

53.5

53.9

Rear Shoulder Room (in.)

49.3

53.6

53.4

Front Hip Room (in.)

N/A

49.4

N/A

Rear Hip Room (in.)

N/A

50.7

N/A

Payload & Towing

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

94.4

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Front Suspension

strut

Rear Suspension

torsion

wishbone

multi-link

Tires

205/55R16

205/50R16

195/50R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Power Door Locks

Std.

Braking & Traction

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

front wheel drive

ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)

Std.

N/A

Limited Slip Differential or Axle

N/A

Vehicle Stability Control System

N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Radio

AM/FM

Cassette Player

Yes

N/A

CD Player

N/A

Yes

CD Changer

N/A

Yes

N/A

DVD Player

N/A

Navigation Aid

N/A

Interior

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Cruise Control

Std.

Tilt Steering

Yes

Telescopic Steering Column

Yes

N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Air Conditioning

Std.

Safety

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Driver Airbag

Std.

Front Side Airbag

Std.

N/A

Passenger Side Airbag

Std.

Rear Side Airbag

N/A

Seats

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Roof

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

Std.

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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Volkswagen Beetle GL

Ford Focus ZX5

Mazda Protege5

Power Windows

Std.

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