2002-2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S
The US-spec version of the Turbo S uses the 180 hp engine from the 1.8 L Jetta GLS. Changes to the exterior include different front and rear bumpers, dual exhaust tips and new side markers, although the overall shape remains the same.

Base price : unknown

Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine FWD
Displacement : 1,781 cc
Valve : 20 valves, 5 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-speed manual, 5-speed Tiptronic
Fuel economy : city - 24 mpg (manual),  22 mpg (Tiptronic)
                             highway - 31 mpg (manual), 29 mpg (Tiptronic)

Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
                         R - Independent torsion beam axle
Brakes : F - Vented discs
                R - Solid discs

Horsepower : 180 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque : 174 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
Redline : unknown

Top speed : unknown
0-60 mph : 7.3 sec. (estimated)
0-¼ mile : 15.7 sec @ 89.0 mph (estimated)
60-0 braking distance : 145 ft.

Curb Weight : 3100 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 161.1 in.
Wheelbase : 98.7 in.
Overall Width : 67.9 in.
Height : 59.0 in.


Competitors :
2002-2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R
2002-2003 Honda Civic Si
1999-2002 Audi S3

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