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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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