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

Electrical

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

Engine

173 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
180 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
1.8L/109
Displacement
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

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

Steering

36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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
Spare Tire Size
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

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

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