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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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