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2001 VW Beetle Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2001 Volkswagen Beetle comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Year
2001
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Trim
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Hatchback
- GL FWD L4
- GLS FWD L4
- GLS TDI FWD L4
- GLX FWD L4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
MSRP
$16,775.00
$13,999.00
$13,445.00
$12,415.00
Destination
$550.00
$495.00
$495.00
$490.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Standard Engine
2L 115hp I4
2L 140hp I4
1.8L 125hp I4
2L 130hp I4
Horsepower
115 @ 5200 RPM
140 @ 6000 RPM
125 @ 6000 RPM
130 @ 5300 RPM
Torque
122 @ 2600 RPM
133 @ 4800 RPM
108 @ 4500 RPM
135 @ 4500 RPM
Valves
2
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1984
1975
1793
1988
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.3 X 3.6
3.2 X 3.7
3.2 X 3.4
3.3 X 3.5
Compression Ratio
10:1
10.3:1
9.5:1
9.6:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
City (mpg)
22
25
24
25
Highway (mpg)
28
33
29
33
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
2817.5
2634.5
2575
2550.7
Wheelbase (in.)
98.7
102.7
100.8
103
Length (in.)
161.1
177.1
176.2
168.1
Width (in.)
67.9
67.7
66.9
66.9
Height (in.)
59
56.1
55.5
56.3
Track Front (in.)
59.1
58.5
57.7
58.8
Track Rear (in.)
58.5
58.1
57.3
58.5
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Standard Seating
4
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
41.3
39.6
39.6
39.3
Rear Headroom (in.)
36.7
38
36.6
38.7
Front Legroom (in.)
39.4
43.2
43.1
43.1
Rear Legroom (in.)
33.5
35
34.4
37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
52.8
54.7
53.8
53.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
49.3
53.5
54.2
53.5
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
53
52.1
49.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
55.6
54
49.5
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
85
N/A
92.7
93.8
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
multi-link
multi-link
wishbone
Tires
205/55R16
195/60R15
185/65R14
195/60R15
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
N/A
N/A
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
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Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Radio
N/A
N/A
AM/FM
N/A
Cassette Player
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
CD Player
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Cruise Control
N/A
Std.
N/A
N/A
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Safety
Safety
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Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
N/A
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Volkswagen Beetle GL
Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Hyundai Elantra GT
Kia Spectra GSX
Ford Focus ZX3
Power Windows
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
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