1999 Volkswagen GTI GLX specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr HB GLS Manual
- $17,500
- 2dr HB GLS Auto
- $17,500
- 2dr HB GLX Manual
- $22,150
$22,150
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 1999 Volkswagen GTI 2dr HB GLX Manual
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Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Charcoal
Royal Blue
Medium Tan
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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174 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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9.1 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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Electrical
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
181 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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174 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.8L/170
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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8.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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N/A
Liftover Height
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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163 in
Length, Overall
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99 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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85 ft³
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,890 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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