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2003 Volkswagen GTI specs & colors

MSRP
2dr HB 1.8T 5-spd Manual
$19,065
2dr HB 1.8T Auto
$20,140
2dr HB VR6 6-spd Manual
$21,995
2dr HB 20th Anniv Edition 6-spd Man
$23,225
$19,065
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Volkswagen GTI

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Slate Blue
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Medium Tan

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
180 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
9.1 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.3 x 0.98 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

173 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
180 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.8L/109
Displacement
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
24 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

N/A
Liftover Height
34 in
Second Leg Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
18 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
Trunk Volume
59 in
Track Width, Rear
5
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Height, Overall
165 in
Length, Overall
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
99 in
Wheelbase
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
60 in
Track Width, Front
37 in
Second Head Room
42 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
42 in
Front Leg Room
58 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
88 ft³
Passenger Volume

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,932 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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