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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
2003 Volkswagen GTI specs & colors
2dr Car
$19,065
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Interior
Slate Blue
Cypress / Dark Cypress
Medium Tan
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 173 @ 1950 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 180 @ 5500 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8L/109 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 348.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 449.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.65 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.94 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.30 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.31 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.3 x 0.98 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.1 x 0.35 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.04 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.6 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/55HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55HR16 |
| Base Curb Weight | 2932 lbs |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Passenger Volume | 88 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 164.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Hip Room | 57.6 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 41.8 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.3 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.8 in |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 33.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 18.0 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.7 in |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf | Standard |
| Traction control w/electronic differential lock & anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Standard |
| Full-size steel spare wheel/tire | Standard |
| Leather shift knob | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking from front doors | Standard |
| Dual exhaust pipes | Standard |
| Fully reclining front sport cloth bucket seats w/4-way adjustable headrests, height adjusters, easy-entry feature | Standard |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | Standard |
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | Standard |
| (4) cargo tie-down hooks | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Dual-note horn | Standard |
| Front seatback pockets | Standard |
| Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: lamp, removable cover | Standard |
| Folding front center armrest w/storage compartment | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| City 24/hwy 31 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Height-adjustable/telescopic/theft-deterrent steering column | Standard |
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Aero 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Traction control w/electronic differential lock & anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Standard |
| Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
| Front seat pretensioners/load limiters | Standard |
| Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining | Standard |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | Standard |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Open door warning/courtesy lamps | Standard |
| Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 3-spoke padded leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks | Standard |
| P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Interior dome lamp w/time delay | Standard |
| Roof-mounted black whip antenna | Standard |
| LEV certified (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Headlamps-on warning tone | Standard |
| 1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-valve I4 turbocharged engine | Standard |
| 120-amp alternator | Standard |
| Tinted green glass w/gray shade band on upper windshield | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Rear intermittent wiper/washer | Standard |
| Side Curtain Protection | Standard |
| Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/hatch/radio/ starter | Standard |
| Illuminated lockable glove box | Standard |
| Rear heating/air conditioning ducts | Standard |
| Front/rear sport suspension | Standard |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| 60 amp/hr battery | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Darkened tail lamp lenses | Standard |
| Dash-mounted retractable front cup holders | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Third center sunvisor | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Center console-inc: rubber-lined rear compartment w/rear ash tray, auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front/(1) rear cup holders | Standard |
| Leather hand brake grip | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator | Standard |
| Remote hatch/fuel door releases | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| (2) front/(2) rear reading lamps | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: CD changer controls, (8) speakers | Standard |
| Front/rear telescopic shock absorbers | Standard |
| Integrated armrests in door/side panels | Standard |
| Body-color grille w/center logo | Standard |
| 60/40 split/fold rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions | Standard |
| (2) front/(2) rear passenger assist handles | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection | Standard |
| Clutch/starter interlock | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/dust/pollen/odor filter | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings (LATCH) | Standard |
| Body-color side moldings | Standard |
| Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section | Standard |
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