2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 1.8L Turbo 5MT
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The 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 1.8L Turbo 5MT is a 150-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 2200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC 20-valve turbocharged inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 20-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
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Rivals to the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 1.8L Turbo 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 31, 2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign 02V031000
187 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE
Owner Complaints
187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE (14 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 44 |
| Electrical System | 40 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 |
| Visibility | 15 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.