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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
MSRP $29,610 - $37,740
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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
MSRP $23,857 - $42,737
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.0L/121 1.8L/109
2.4L/- TBD - 3.0L/- TBD -
Fuel System
SMPI Turbocharged SMPI
MPFI
Horsepower
115 hp @ 5400 rpm 150 hp @ 5800 rpm
147 hp @ 5500 rpm 142 hp @ 5500 rpm 200 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
125 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 162 ft-lb @ 2200-4200 rpm
158 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 205 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed Sportronic sequential shift automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.5 - 11.0 L/100 km
10.1 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.0 - 7.5 L/100 km
6.9 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.0 - 11.0 L/100 km
6.9 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
62.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
1,034 mm
963 - 1,001 mm
Front Leg Room
1,001 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,326 - 1,328 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
876 - 886 mm
Rear Leg Room
800 mm
747 - 767 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,069 mm
1,072 - 1,321 mm
Trunk Volume
142 L
204 - 479 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,510 mm
2,560 mm
Length, Overall
4,092 mm
4,491 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,725 mm
1,750 mm
Height, Overall
1,501 mm
1,311 - 1,341 mm
Min Ground Clearance
119 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,395 - 1,459 kg
1,320 - 1,500 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
P205/55HR16 P215/50VR17 P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
P205/55HR16 P215/50VR17 P195/65HR15
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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