2008 Volkswagen GTI specs & colors

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White

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Cruising Range - Hwy	420.50 mi
Cruising Range - City	304.50 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	29 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	21 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.94/3.09
Reverse Ratio (:1)	1.64
Trans Type	6
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.36
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.10
Trans Description Cont.	Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.93
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.47

Brake Type	Pwr
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.28 x 0.98 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.26 x 0.47 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Front Head Room	39.3 in
Front Shoulder Room	54.7 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	N/A ft³
Liftover Height	N/A in
Track Width, Front	60.4 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Min Ground Clearance	5.6 in
Passenger Volume	94.2 ft³
Length, Overall	165.8 in
Second Leg Room	35.3 in
Track Width, Rear	59.7 in
Second Head Room	38.5 in
Wheelbase	101.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	69.3 in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	14.7 ft³
Front Leg Room	41.2 in
Height, Overall	58.4 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Passenger Capacity	5

Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters	Standard
Alloy pedals	Standard
Air conditioning w/pollen filter	Standard
HID xenon headlights	Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system	Standard
Front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Outside temp gauge	Standard
Rear heating/air conditioning ducts	Standard
Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression	Standard
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine	Standard
Front/rear side curtain protection	Standard
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system	Standard
Independent 4-link rear suspension	Standard
Leather shift knob	Standard
Clutch starter interlock	Standard
Body-color rear spoiler located above rear hatch	Standard
8-way manual front cloth sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar support	Standard
Clutch starter interlock	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Body-color door handles	Standard
Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
Temporary use spare tire	Standard
Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals	Standard
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams	Standard
Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front cup holders	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Body-color bumpers	Standard
Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack	Standard
6-speed manual transmission w/OD	Standard
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)	Standard
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags	Standard
Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system	Standard
Dual exhaust tips	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Sirius satellite radio	Standard
Front/rear floor mats	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Front halogen projector lens foglights	Standard
P225/45HR17 summer performance tires	Standard
Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Remote hatch/fuel door releases	Standard
Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps	Standard
Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)	Standard
Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
17" "Denver" alloy wheels	Standard
Variable intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
LATCH child restraint system	Standard
60/40 split/folding rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, center armrest w/(2) cup holders, pass-through	Standard
Compass	Standard
Front/rear sport suspension w/stabilizer bars	Standard

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Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size	17 x 7 in

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

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	200 @ 5100-6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	207 @ 1800-5000
Engine Type	Gas Turbocharged I4
Displacement	2.0L/121

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	4-link
Suspension Type - Front	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	MacPherson Strut

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

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.01
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.8 ft

Front Tire Size	225/45HR17
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	225/45HR17

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