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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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Nissan

UK Responsible For The New Nissan Qashqai

After the huge success of Nissan’s Sunderland plant in UK, it was only logical for the Japanese car maker to expand the business there, and not only add new models, but also leave the job of designing and making the next generation Qashqai to them.
John
Wed, 08/03/2011 - 15:14
Lexus

Lexus LS 2013

The new Lexus LS has been fully unveiled at a special event in San Fransisco last night. What used to be a big slap of Japanese reliability and not much else has been turned into a good-looking and exciting luxury saloon in the new LS.
Petra
Sun, 01/13/2013 - 07:10
Mazda

Mazda UK Car Configurator

Car manufacturer launch a different web application for customizing the car everytime they introduce a new model.
John
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 16:07
VW

Volkswagen Up! Five-Door Announced for late 2012

Volkswagen Up! Five-door will soon be produced, the Volkswagen Up! five-door will use 1,000 cc three-cylinder engines that go on sale next year. Volkswagen Up!
David
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 00:27
Hyundai

Hyundai ix20 Pricing Announced

The latest hatchback by Korean car maker Hyundai hits the UK market next month available in three trim levels of Classic, Active and Style.
Petra
Sun, 06/17/2012 - 03:02
Guides
How to

How to Touch Up Car Paint Guide

Everybody likes his car to have a shiny and glossy look with shimmering and perfect paint on it. It is absolutely irritating to find a scrape on its beautiful shiny look. Although you may get back your car’s beauty again but fr this course you have to know about How to Touch Up Car Paint
Bruno
Tue, 07/28/2009 - 06:39
Driving Safety

#DFF: The Distraction Free Fridays Finale

Today wraps up my eight-week-long campaign against distracted driving with fellow auto blogger Carlos Beltran of Beltran About Cars. I must first thank him for reaching out to me to work together on this important initiative.
Melanie
Mon, 06/27/2011 - 20:02
Audi

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI S line

Audi launches new variants of the Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI S line.
Alberto
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 23:38
Aston Martin

Aston Martin Vanquish London Debut

Aston Martin revealed the new Vanquish for the first time to the public during a star-studded event at the London Film Museum, Covent Garden. The car had made a quick stop at the Goodwood FoS before this, but this was a full exposure in an exclusive event.
Petra
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 01:30
Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Ghost Long Wheelbase

Rolls-Royce came up with an elongated version of the Ghost at the Auto Shanghai 2011 which offers 170mm longer wheelbase than the normal car.
John
Sat, 11/09/2013 - 03:55
Nissan
Reviews

Sporting Intentions | 2016 Nissan Maxima First Drive

Nissan would like potential buyers to think of the new 2016 Maxima as a sports car that just happens to sport four doors.
Melanie
Mon, 06/01/2015 - 19:09
Citroen

Citroen DS3 Racing Price

Citroen Racing has come up with a special editoin of the DS3 hatchback to commemorate their success in world rally championship throughout the years. It’s called the Citroen DS3 Racing, obviously, and it’s a strictly limited edition with only 200 units going to the United Kingdom.
Petra
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:13
Mercedes

2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has launched its hybrid (gas/electric) models this year. A German S400 Hybrid was the first hybrid sedan of the same brand. This sedan has 3.5 liter capacity with gas V6 engine generating 295 horsepower by an electric motor.
John
Wed, 08/04/2010 - 13:20
Blog

Installation of a Backup Camera in My Car

A car owner better understands the security requirements related to his vehicle. Surprisingly, lots of horrific accidents happen when cars go back on driveway. Children may frequently be loitering about undetected or unseen.
Bruno
Sat, 10/30/2010 - 05:59
Delta Motorsport

Delta Motorsport E-4 Coupe

The British sportscar making industry is apparently taking a new path, on the evidence of this E-4 Coupe by Delta Motorsports which is an electric-powered car.
Petra
Mon, 07/18/2011 - 14:09
Audi

Twin-charged Audi A1 1.4 For UK

Audi has added a new high performance version of the A1 premium hatchback to its UK range. The Audi A1 1.4 TFSI is powered by the same twin-charged VW engine that features both a supercharger and a turbocharger.
Petra
Thu, 08/18/2011 - 03:40
Hyundai
Reviews

2016 Hyundai Tucson First Drive

We traveled to middle America to put Hyundai’s newest compact crossover through the paces, taking to the wide-open roads between Minneapolis and Wisconsin to test the 2016 Tucson on a variety of road conditions, including smooth-as-glass asphalt, bumpy pot-hole laden city streets and dirt roads w
Melanie
Tue, 07/07/2015 - 03:06
Toyota

Toyota GT 86 Convertible ready for production

Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) announced it will soon produce Toyota GT 86 Convertible. Previously, Toyota GT 86 Convertible was on display at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 event.
David
Wed, 07/18/2012 - 15:25
Guides
How to

How to Polish a Car – Car Polish Guide

Everyone wants to have a showroom shine and finish on their car exterior. One option is to go to an expert car care service, where you have to pay large riches to bring back that brand novel finish.
Bruno
Thu, 08/27/2009 - 11:42
EV

NRG eVgo prepping for 10 EV charging stations in DC area

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