2009 Volkswagen GTI specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
      - 2dr HB Man PZEV
- $23,230
- 2dr HB Man
- $23,230
- 4dr HB Man
- $23,830
- 4dr HB Man PZEV
- $23,830
- 2dr HB DSG
- $24,330
- 2dr HB DSG PZEV
- $24,330
- 4dr HB DSG
- $24,930
- 4dr HB DSG PZEV
- $24,930
Key specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Ascot Brown
    Sand Beige
    Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas Turbocharged I4  Engine Type | 
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                    21 City / 31 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    200 hp Horsepower | 
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                    5  Seating Capacity | 
Brakes
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                    Not Available  Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    11.26 x 0.47 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    12.28 x 0.98 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Front (Yes or   ) | 
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                    N/A  Brake ABS System (Second Line) | 
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                    4-Wheel  Brake ABS System | 
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                    Pwr  Brake Type | 
Electrical
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                    120  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 
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                    N/A  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 
Engine
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                    207 @ 1800-5000  SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 
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                    200 @ 5100-6000  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 
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                    2.0L/121  Displacement | 
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                    Gas Turbocharged I4  Engine Type | 
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                    M/T  6-Speed M/T Transmission Options | 
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                    21 City / 31 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    8.4 qts Total Cooling System Capacity | 
Measurements
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                    N/A  Trunk Volume | 
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                    N/A  Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 
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                    15 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 
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                    N/A  Liftover Height | 
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                    6 in Min Ground Clearance | 
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                    60 in Track Width, Rear | 
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                    60 in Track Width, Front | 
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                    58 in Height, Overall | 
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                    69 in Width, Max w/o mirrors | 
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                    166 in Length, Overall | 
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                    102 in Wheelbase | 
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                    N/A  Second Hip Room | 
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                    55 in Second Shoulder Room | 
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                    35 in Second Leg Room | 
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                    39 in Second Head Room | 
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                    N/A  Front Hip Room | 
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                    55 in Front Shoulder Room | 
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                    41 in Front Leg Room | 
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                    39 in Front Head Room | 
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                    94 ft³ Passenger Volume | 
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                    5  Passenger Capacity | 
Safety
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                    Standard  Brake Assist | 
Steering
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                    N/A  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 
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                    36 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 
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                    3  Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 
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                    16  Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 
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                    Pwr Rack & Pinion  Steering Type | 
Suspension
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                    4-link  Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 
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                    MacPherson Strut  Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | 
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                    Independent  Suspension Type - Rear | 
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                    Independent  Suspension Type - Front | 
Tires & Wheels
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                    Steel  Spare Wheel Material | 
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                    Alloy  Rear Wheel Material | 
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                    Alloy  Front Wheel Material | 
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                    N/A  Spare Wheel Size | 
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                    17 x 7 in Rear Wheel Size | 
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                    17 x 7 in Front Wheel Size | 
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                    Compact  Spare Tire Size | 
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                    225/45HR17  Rear Tire Size | 
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                    225/45HR17  Front Tire Size | 
Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    15 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    3,100 lbs Base Curb Weight | 
Compare trims
 
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