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2001 Volkswagen Beetle Review Summary

Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2001 Volkswagen Beetle with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Hatchback's specifications, 28 hwy / 22 city fuel economy, safety features and more.

2001 Beetle Review Summary & Specs

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2001 Beetle Review Summary & Specifications

Volkswagen's New Beetle 1.8T is fun to drive. Its mild manners make for a joyful ride around town. And, of course, its unique styling makes a statement. Driving enthusiasts should find the New Beetle a fun alternative to sport coupes and small sports sedans.

The standard New Beetle, meanwhile, offers a trendy, reliable fun machine that retails for less than $16,000. We'll leave choosing the color up to you, but we like green, blue and yellow Beetles.

2001 Volkswagen Beetle Specs
Vehicle CategoryCompact Cars
EditorMitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief
Model LineupGL ($15,900); GLS 2.0L ($16,850); GLS TDI ($17,900); GLS 1.8T ($19,000); GLX ($21,175)
Engines (standard)1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder
Engines (optional)115-hp 2.0-liter dohc inline 4-cylinder; 150-hp 1.8-liter dohc 20v turbocharged inline-4 (1.8T); 90-horsepower 1.9-liter, inline-4 turbocharged diesel (TDI)
Transmissions (standard)5-speed manual
Transmissions (optional)5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard)dual front and side airbags, ABS
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty2 years/24,000 miles
Assembled InPuebla, Mexico
Manufacturer Phone1-800-DRIVE-VW
Manufacturer URLwww.vw.com
Base Price MSRP15900


2001 Volkswagen Beetle Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPGLS Turbo (1.8T) ($19,000)
Standard EquipmentABS, traction control, electronic differential lock, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo with six speakers, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks with keyless remote control, cruise control, tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column, anti-theft alarm system, rear window defroster, pollen/odor filter, bud vase, plastic daisy
Destination Charge550
Options as Tested (MSRP)Luxury Package ($1082) includes 16-inch alloy wheels, tilt/slide power sunroof; Leather Package ($900) includes leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and handbrake lever, heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested20685
Layoutfront-wheel drive
Horse Power150 @ 5800
Torque162 @ 2200-4200
Fuel Economy24/31
Wheelbase98.7
Length/Width/Height161.1/67.9/59.5
Track Front/Rear59.1/58.5
Turning Radius32.8
Seating Capacity4
Front Head/Hip/Leg room41.3/NA/39.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room36.7/NA/33.5
Trunk Volume12.0
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance12.0
Curb Weight2948
Stock TiresP205/55HR16
Brakes Front/Reardisc/ disc with ABS
Fuel Capacity14.5
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