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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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1998 Volkswagen GTI news

Automotive Releases
Mercedes

New Mercedes S-Class Coupe Is Leaked

It’s becoming more and more difficult for auto manufacturers to keep their new models under wraps until their official debut.
Scott
Sun, 05/08/2016 - 16:13
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
Audi

2012 Audi A5 DTM Announced

Audi released the first sketches of the new DTM race car as they start developing the car for the 2012 season.
Petra
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 12:41
Features
Reviews

These Seven Craigslist Cars Are Seriously Strange

Ok, I’ll admit it… that’s a pretty Buzzfeedy title. But this is a list post, and that’s what it deserves. Plus, in true Buzzfeed fashion, I was inspired by a post on reddit. A post on reddit about good old Craigslist.
Scott
Fri, 03/31/2017 - 17:12
Toyota

Toyota Delays Launch of Etios Liva

Toyota to delay launch of new models Etios Liva. Originally the car will be launched in April. Earlier, the launch of the Toyota sedan Etios December 2010 in New Delhi, India, Toyota announced it would launch Etios Liva in April 2011.
David
Mon, 12/12/2011 - 01:22
MINI

MINI JCW lineup of new engines 1.6-L four-cylinder

MINI announces that the variant MINI JCW (John Cooper Works) has a new engine. All variant MINI JCW will be used by the engine 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. With this new machine, MINI JCW has a better acceleration, rumored to also be able to save fuel and CO2 EMSI.
David
Thu, 05/31/2012 - 04:52
Guides
How to

How to Check Your Car’s Oil Guide

Don’t you think you should check your car’s oil? Just like fuel, oil is also important for your car. It has to be checked on a regular basis; otherwise it’s going to seriously affect the performance of your car on the road.
Bruno
Thu, 07/28/2011 - 15:20
How to

How to Fix a Chipped Windshield – Repair Chip from Windshield

All we know that windshields are usually long-lasting, although one small chip or scratch on the surface is all it takes to damage the whole thing. Replacing the complete windshield makes logic if your entire windshield is broken; however, it’s a time and cost consuming process.
Charles
Mon, 09/17/2012 - 04:46
Guides
How to

How to Build a Trailer – Homemade Trailer Guide

Before you think about building a trailer, you must have a good axle kit. Some other things like the weight capacity, frame, suspension etc should also be considered upfront.
Bruno
Sat, 03/24/2018 - 15:17
Mercedes

2011 Mercedes CL-Class Unveiled

This is the face of all-new 2011 Mercedes CL-Class, and if it looks familiar to you that’s because it’s only got slight changes over the last model!
John
Wed, 09/22/2010 - 11:29
Chevrolet

Looking at the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

New to the Chevrolet Malibu this model year 2011 is the fact that it is now only available with an automatic 6 speed transmission.
Petra
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 09:36
VW

2011 Volkswagen CrossTouran

Following the launch of the 2011 Touran MPV, VW is now offering the sporty version of the car, the 2011 CrossTouran.
John
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:02
How to

How to Parallel Park – Parallel Car Parking Tips

It is essential for each keen driver to know how to parallel park his vehicle. This is a sure bet for expert drivers who have been on the road for years, however if you are a newbie behind the wheel, this can still be very demanding.
Charles
Mon, 08/31/2009 - 11:50
How to

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on Many General Motors Products

It would be of course terrifying for you to replace a serpentine belt on your Chevy Cavalier or Pontiac Sun fire as it cost a lot. But as you need it you have find its replacement at any cost. Mostly car shops charge hundreds of dollars for this task.
Charles
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 07:08
Opel

New Opel Combo Revealed

Check it out, the new 2012 Opel Combo. No it didn’t have an accident before leaving the factory, that’s just the way it looks! It is a very funny looking indeed, but with cars like these, compact vans, it’s the functionality and practicality that matters not the looks.
John
Sat, 08/13/2011 - 06:03

New Yamaha YZ450F

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Yamaha Motor, introducing the latest generation of motorcycle Yamaha YZ450F motocross kind in the United States.
David
Tue, 09/18/2012 - 10:19
Mercedes

First Drive 2011 Mercedes

The new E-class Mercedes Benz cabriolet amply recalls all those old Mercedes ragtops in a much better way that those two generation CLK could.
John
Thu, 09/22/2011 - 18:02
Tips

Five MORE tips to winterize your car

Back in 2010, we put together five tips to winterize your car. That post, and our advice on how NOT to de-ice your windshield have been some of our most popular winter-themed posts. Today, we bring you some additional tips our friends at Ford shared with us.
Melanie
Mon, 12/27/2010 - 07:37
Aston Martin

Aston Martin At Goodwood FoS 2011

The Britain’s coolest brand will be attending Britain’s coolest garden party, bringing along their finest creations, chief among which the Aston Martin Zagato V12.
Petra
Fri, 06/10/2011 - 01:01
Ford

Superchips Ford Ecoboost 1L

British electronics specialist announced a new kit that improves Ford’s 1.o liter Ecoboost three-cylinder engine by adding 16 bhp and 36 Nm of torque to its output. Dyno testing has proven that the Superchips ECU remap for the 1.0-litre Ford Ecoboost Focus produces excellent progressive performance
Petra
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 01:07