2009 Volkswagen GLI Specifications

2009 Volkswagen GLI

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2009 Volkswagen GLI

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: GLI 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)  

Transmissions

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

Powertrain

Standard 140-amp. alternator  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Tiptronic  
3.45 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.12  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

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

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
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 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Chrome front bumper insert  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
rails only Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 165 lbs.)
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Climatic manual air conditioning  
Standard Console ducts  
Optional Front and rear 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 front and rear 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
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  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Optional Mini overhead console  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
glovebox Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining passenger seat  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru with storage  
Standard Leatherette front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 10 speakers
Optional Entertainment system with DVD  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers with heating jets  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
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 Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Brake pad wear  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard 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  
Optional Rear side-impact-impact airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Optional Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
120 cu.in. Engine displacement  
140-hp @ 4,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
236 lbs.-ft. @ 1,750 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.2" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
16.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
14.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
30 mpg Fuel economy city  
41 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.31 Drag coefficient  
3,230 lbs. Curb weight  
1,094 lbs. Payload  
2,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
179.3" Exterior length  
70.1" Exterior body width  
59.2" Exterior height  
101.5" Wheelbase  
60.7" Front tread  
59.6" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
5.4" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.1" Front legroom  
35.5" Rear legroom  
38.4" Front headroom  
38.1" Rear headroom  
54.8" Front shoulder room  
53.1" Rear shoulder room  
91.7 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
32.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
66.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
66.9 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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