2008 Volkswagen GTI Summary

2008 Volkswagen GTI

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2008 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback shown
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2008 Volkswagen GTI

Kelley Blue Book Retail $13,550–$14,600  

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MPG City: 20 – 22 Highway: 29

Available Engines

200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.6) 16 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

2- or 4-door hatchback
Rides 1/2 inch lower than in 2007
Climate control gone for 2008
Satellite radio now standard
200-hp turbo 2.0-liter 4-cyl.
Standard stability system
 

What We Like

+Exceptional drivetrain
+Handling
+Lightning fast DSG upshifts
+Interior quality
+Tuner friendly
+Standard side-impact & curtain airbags
 

What We Don't

-Feels a bit heavy
-Slow DSG downshifts
-Steering feel is so-so
-Low-rent red brake calipers
-A little too cute-looking
 
Part of the Volkswagen lineup for two decades, the GTI carries on the tradition of being an affordable "pocket rocket" by providing performance in a small, high-value package. Similar cars include the Honda Civic Si, Mazdaspeed3 and Subaru WRX.  Read More

4 Available GTI Trims

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    Original MSRP
2-Door 2dr Hatchback
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$22,800
2-Door 2dr Hatchback
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$22,800
4-Door 4dr Hatchback
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$23,300
4-Door 4dr Hatchback
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$23,300
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