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1999 Volkswagen GTI GLX specs & colors

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
1999 Volkswagen GTI GLX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Slate Blue
Charcoal
Royal Blue
Medium Tan

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
174 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
9.1 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
90
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

181 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.8L/170
Displacement
174 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
8.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

99 in
Wheelbase
37 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
163 in
Length, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
37 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
33 in
Second Leg Room
5
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Second Hip Room
60 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Rear

Steering

16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,890 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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