2003 Volkswagen GTI Specifications

2003 Volkswagen GTI

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2003 Volkswagen GTI

Kelley Blue Book Retail $5,125–$6,100  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 1.8T 2dr Hatchback

Engines

See Specs 180-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 120-amp. alternator  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Tiptronic  
3.65 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.44  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Wheel locks  
Standard P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Body-colored grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning with air filter  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Auxiliary driver-side visor mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Optional Amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 8 speakers
Optional 8 Monsoon speakers  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Optional Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers with heating jets  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Optional Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Side Curtain Protection(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Transponder III Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Optional Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
109 cu.in. Engine displacement  
180-hp @ 5,500 rpm Engine horsepower  
173 lbs.-ft. @ 1,950 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
20 Valves  
3.2" x 3.4" Engine bore x stroke  
9.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
14.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
31 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.31 Drag coefficient  
2,932 lbs. Curb weight  
902 lbs. Payload  
164.9" Exterior length  
68.3" Exterior body width  
56.7" Exterior height  
98.9" Wheelbase  
59.6" Front tread  
58.8" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
5.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.5" Front legroom  
33.5" Rear legroom  
38.6" Front headroom  
37.4" Rear headroom  
53.7" Front shoulder room  
52.7" Rear shoulder room  
88.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
18.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
41.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
41.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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