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1998 Volkswagen GTI Trims

trim door seat engine mpg height-width fwd
Base 2-door 4 seats 115.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 0 combined MPG 160.4" length, 56.2" height Front Wheel Drive
VR6 2-door 4 seats 172.0-hp, 2.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 0 combined MPG 160.4" length, 56.2" height Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification Compact
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size 14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Rear Wheel Size 14 x 6 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
Engine Type Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 348.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 449.50 mi
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Trans Type 5
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size 14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Rear Wheel Size 14 x 6 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
Engine Type Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 348.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 449.50 mi
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Trans Type 5
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
Engine Type Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 348.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 449.50 mi
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Trans Type 5
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5400
Engine Type Gas I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 348.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 449.50 mi
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Trans Type 5
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - City 348.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 449.50 mi
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Trans Type 5
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Trans Type 5
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.1 x 0.79 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 32.8 ft
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Front Tire Size P195/60R14
Rear Tire Size P195/60R14
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Base Curb Weight 2565 lbs
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Wheelbase 97.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Second Head Room 37.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 17.5 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 66.7 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Track Width, Rear 57.0 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 86.8 ft³
Second Leg Room 31.5 in
Passenger Capacity 4
Length, Overall 160.4 in
Track Width, Front 57.5 in
Front Leg Room 42.3 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.0 in
Height, Overall 56.2 in
Front Head Room 37.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
Dual tone horn Standard
3-point front/rear outboard safety belts w/front height adjusters Standard
Collapsible steering column Standard
Sport shift knob Standard
Integrated armrests in door panels Standard
Rear heating/air cond ducts Standard
Floor mats Standard
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors Standard
P195/60HR14 all-season tires Standard
Illuminated front ashtray Standard
Anti-lock brake system Standard
Space-saver spare tire Standard
Front passenger seatback pockets Standard
Rear center lap belt Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor Standard
Front emergency tensioning retractors Standard
Black plastic door sill cover w/embossed "GTI" Standard
90 amp alternator Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: key-operated sunroof opening/closing, selective unlocking from front doors Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: light, removable cover Standard
2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts Standard
Rear wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature Standard
Pwr remote trunk release Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system Standard
60/40 split folding rear seat Standard
Euro-style halogen headlamps w/separate high/low bulbs Standard
Interior dome light w/time delay Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard
Radio-frequency remote locking system Standard
Body-color side molding Standard
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges Standard
Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers/stabilizer bars Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Standard
Front fog lights Standard
Driver seat height adjustment Standard
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering Standard
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (vented front) Standard
63 amp/hr battery Standard
Red-stitched leather-wrapped shift boot, parking brake lever Standard
2-speed intermittent wipers Standard
Headlights-on warning tone Standard
Black roof-mounted whip antenna Standard
Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2 front/1 rear beverage holders, rear ashtray Standard
Anti-intrusion side door beams Standard
Fully reclining front sport seats w/2-way adjustable headrests Standard
Black rocker panel covering Standard
Chrome finish dual tailpipe extension Standard
Black rear spoiler Standard
Jacquard cloth seat fabric w/embroidered "GTI" Standard
Premium AM/FM cassette stereo w/8-speaker system, anti-theft coding Standard
Body-color 2-bar grille Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles Standard
Air conditioning Standard
Clutch/starter interlock Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Front door storage pockets Standard
Open door warning reflectors Standard
Dual black pwr remote mirrors Standard
Daytime running lights Standard
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column Standard
Electric rear window defroster Standard
Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section Standard
Digital clock Standard
14" x 6" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks, "VW" logo hub caps Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Auto locking trunk lid Standard
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Torch Red / Black
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1998 Volkswagen GTI news

Audi

Audi TT GT4

Although it looks like it, but it’s not Audi’s new DTM contender. This is the Audi TT GT4 Concept, a race machine they’ve developed based on the production TT for new modular customer sport program from 2012 onwards.
Petra
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 03:27
Acura

The Acura TSX 2011 Receives A New Look

The new 2011 model of the Acura TSX receives a brand new and subtle alteration to it’s appearance.
Petra
Sat, 08/13/2011 - 01:33
Abarth
Maserati

Abarth 695 Maserati Edition Debut

Abarth was looking for the place to unveil the new 695 tributo Maserati, and then the lightbulb went on! It’s going to be Mille Miglia.
Petra
Mon, 07/09/2012 - 03:05
Volvo

Volvo XC - Star of Second Hand Market

When the first version of Volvo XC (cross country) models was launched more than ten years ago with the XC90, it quickly became a very popular family bus because it offered items to make life easier for families who buy such cars that no other SUV did at the time. Turns out 10 years on it’s still t
John
Sat, 09/24/2011 - 04:35
Porsche

2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS Output power 420 hp

Porsche will show off the 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS at the event in Beijing Motor Show 2012. 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS has a very large force compared with the previous generation Cayenne.
Alberto
Sat, 04/14/2012 - 00:39
Blog

Information on a Car’s Cold Air Intake

Each car has a cold air intake which is considered as a performance enhancing accessory.  A cold air intake can strengthen the car’s engine power as well as maximize its efficiency. It also gives the car the better look under the hood.
Bruno
Mon, 01/05/2009 - 10:44
Driving Safety
Tips

How to Safely Drive at Night

There are fewer things more stressful than driving after dark. Your vision is limited, you’re tired and who knows what sort of wildlife could be roaming around next to the roads?
Scott
Sun, 07/16/2017 - 05:40
Vauxhall

Vauxhall Ampera Pricing

The Chevrolet Volt will go on sale in Europe as the Opel Ampera, which itself goes on sale in UK as the Vauxhall Ampera!
John
Tue, 11/09/2010 - 03:04
Kia

Kia Design Wins Automotive Brand Contest

Automotive Brand Contest is a new competition promoted by the German Design Council which recognizes the best of the best in different categories. And Kia has been awarded with four awards, and rightfully so.
Petra
Thu, 08/18/2011 - 03:45
Toyota

2012 Toyota Avensis UK Price

Toyota UK announced pricing details for the new Toyota Avensis, as the production begins in Toyota’s new British plant. Burnaston is Toyota’s largest production site in Europe and has benefited from £1.15 billion investment since it opened in 1992 and, as the centre for all Avensis production, has
John
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 21:27
Dodge

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X Production Starts

Dodge had announced that they had commenced the manufacturing of 2010 Viper ACR-X (American Club Racer) in Detroit at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. The ACR-X is the most admired street version of this wonder car till now, it is also the rhythm for the present generation lovers of Viper.
Petra
Wed, 06/16/2010 - 22:03
Aston Martin

Aston Martin Cygnet At Harrods

Aston Martin’s new small city car, Cygent made it’s public debut at a rather unusual place!
Petra
Tue, 06/01/2010 - 01:40
Lotus

2015 Lotus Eterne Details

The new era of Lotus is apparently going to offer something for everyone! From city cars to GTs and supercar, and even a luxurious four-door saloon. It’s called the Eterne, and it’s planned for 2015 to rival cars like Aston Martin Rapide, Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera.
Petra
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 15:21
Blog

BMW 328 Hommage

Each year BMW come up with a new way of celebrating their Mille Miglia success a long time ago, which was achieved with a BMW 328. In recent year this celebration comes in form of a concept car. The BMW 328 was no only a race winner, it was one of the fastest and best looking cars of 1930s.
Petra
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 01:20
Nissan

2011 Nissan GTR 0 to 60 Time

When you talk about a car’s performance the horsepower and top speed are good for showing off, but when it comes to action there’s only one thing that matters! And that’s the sprint time from standing still to 60 mph (100 km/h).
John
Mon, 11/08/2010 - 23:55
Guides

Catalytic Converter Failure Symptoms Guide

A catalytic converter is a device which is used to reduce level of impurity in the emissions of a vehicle.
Bruno
Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:34
Subaru

Subaru WRX STI Isle of Man Record

For those of you who don’t know about Isle of Man, this magical place at the top of England has some of the greatest driving roads in the worlds and a world famous TT course which is home to the the world’s greatest superbike challenge. The narrow roads and tight bends are suitable for bikes, but n
John
Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:14
Abarth

Abarth at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Fiat’s in-house tuner Abarth has a large collection of cars for this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The main highlight is the Abarth695 Tributo Maserati.
Petra
Sun, 10/14/2012 - 01:37
Hyundai

Hyundai i40w Price and Specs

You look at this cool and crisp Hyundai i40w and then you scheme through its list of features and equipments and you say to yourself there’s no way this car costs less than 30,000 GBP.
Petra
Fri, 06/10/2011 - 07:08
Nissan

2012 Nissan Hi-Cross Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show

2012 Nissan Hi-Cross Concept that is one car will be displayed by the Japanese automaker, Nissan, to give an impression at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. Expected 2012 Nissan Hi-Cross Concept will be the successor eventually the Nissan X-Tr
Martin
Mon, 03/05/2012 - 01:56