And just as a comparison...
A 1998+ New Beetle weighs about 2800-2900 lbs.
My 2001 Jetta (same chassis) weighs 2922lbs.

By -Andrew Smit- (Cvcc_Wagon) (154.20.82.197) on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 07:49 pm:

here is an interesting site along this note

http://robrobinette.com/et.htm

By CVCC x 2 (64.229.144.55) on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 07:28 pm:

1200 1,663-1,711 lbs
CVCC 1,792-1,810 lbs
Wagon 1,985-2,000 lbs
weights vary depending on model and transmission,
EX., 1200 4spd sedan weighs less than a 1200 Hondamatic hatchback.
Make no mistake, these cars are lightweights

By cj coolidge (68.203.129.250) on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 - 09:26 pm:

How does the weight of these 1st gen cars compare with today's VW beetle, or the Mini Cooper?