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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
$20,140
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
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
180 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
1.8L/109
Displacement
180 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,051 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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