2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T specs & colors

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Slate Blue

Cypress / Dark Cypress

Medium Tan

Packages

Specifications

EPA Classification

Compact

Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material	Alloy
Rear Wheel Material	Alloy
Spare Wheel Material	N/A

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

Engine Type	Gas I4
Displacement	1.8L/109
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	180 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	173 @ 1950-5000

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	31 MPG
Cruising Range - City	348.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	24 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	449.50 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type	5
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again	Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.30
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.94
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.65

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

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

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.04
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size	P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Size	P205/55HR16

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.	Not Available lbs

Base Curb Weight

2934 lbs

Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	88 ft³
Front Head Room	38.6 in
Front Leg Room	41.5 in
Front Shoulder Room	53.7 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Second Head Room	37.4 in
Second Leg Room	33.5 in
Second Shoulder Room	52.7 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Wheelbase	98.9 in
Length, Overall	164.9 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	68.3 in
Height, Overall	56.7 in
Track Width, Front	59.6 in
Track Width, Rear	58.8 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.1 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	18.0 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	41.8 ft³
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³

City 24/hwy 31 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans)	Standard
16" x 6.5" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks	Standard
Front seatback pockets	Standard
60 amp/hr battery	Standard
Illuminated lockable glove box	Standard
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Remote hatch/fuel door releases	Standard
Mirror control pad w/joystick control	Standard
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: CD changer controls, (8) speakers	Standard
P205/55HR16 all-season tires	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking from front doors	Standard
Air conditioning w/pollen/dust filter	Standard
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
14.5 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Front seat pretensioners/load limiters	Standard
Full-size steel spare wheel/tire	Standard
Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator	Standard
Roof-mounted black whip antenna	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Front/rear gas shock absorbers	Standard
Dual-note horn	Standard
Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes	Standard
Body-color side moldings	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Interior dome lamp w/time delay	Standard
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section	Standard
Third center sunvisor	Standard
Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor	Standard
(2) front/(2) rear reading lamps	Standard
Traction control w/electronic differential lock (EDL)	Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Folding front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
Front/rear sport suspension	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Integrated armrests in door/side panels	Standard
Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Standard
Non-smoker pkg-inc: pwr outlet, ash tray	Standard
Front/rear floor mats	Standard
60/40 split/fold rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions	Standard
Height-adjustable/telescopic/theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf	Standard
Dual exhaust pipes	Standard
Dash-mounted retractable front cup holders	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Body-color grille w/center logo	Standard
Seat belt reminder & fuel cap seal warning	Standard
Darkened tail lamp lenses	Standard
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
Molded door trim w/cloth inserts	Standard
Body-color pwr heated mirrors	Standard
Headlamps-on warning tone	Standard
Front/rear side curtain protection	Standard
Center console-inc: rubber-lined rear compartment w/rear ash tray, auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front/(1) rear cup holders	Standard
Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings (LATCH)	Standard
Leather shift knob	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Fully reclining front sport cloth bucket seats w/4-way adjustable headrests, height adjusters, easy-entry feature	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams	Standard
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/hatch/radio/ starter	Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
120-amp alternator	Standard
(4) cargo tie-down hooks	Standard
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars	Standard
Leather hand brake grip	Standard
Rear intermittent wiper/washer	Standard
Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
(2) front/(2) rear passenger assist handles	Standard
Traction control w/electronic differential lock (EDL)	Standard
Open door warning/courtesy lamps	Standard
1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-valve I4 turbocharged engine	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension	Standard
3-spoke padded leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel	Standard
Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: lamp, pwr outlet, removable cover	Standard
Tinted green glass w/gray shade band on upper windshield	Standard

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