2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP

2dr HB Man $23,995
4dr HB Man PZEV $24,595
4dr HB Man $24,595
2dr HB DSG $25,095
4dr HB DSG $25,695
2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof $26,275
4dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV $26,875
4dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof $26,875
2dr HB DSG w/Conv & Sunroof $27,375
2dr HB Man w/Sunroof & Navi $27,845
4dr HB DSG w/Conv & Sunroof $27,975
4dr HB Man w/Sunroof & Navi $28,445
2dr HB DSG w/Sunroof & Navi $28,945
4dr HB DSG w/Sunroof & Navi $29,545
2dr HB Man Autobahn $29,995
4dr HB Man Autobahn $30,595
2dr HB DSG Autobahn $31,095
4dr HB DSG Autobahn $31,695

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Interior

Charcoal black

Medium flint

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Specifications

Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Rear Wheel Size	18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size	18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

Fuel Economy Est-Combined	27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	33 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - City	348.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	24 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	478.50 mi

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.09
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.06/3.14
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.08
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/manual shift
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.15
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.92
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type	6
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.46
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.98
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.46

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.3 x 1.0 in
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.3 x 0.5 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Front Head Room	39.3 in
Passenger Volume	93.5 ft³
Second Leg Room	35.5 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.0 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	15.3 ft³
Track Width, Rear	59.7 in
Length, Overall	165.8 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Front Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Second Shoulder Room	53.1 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Second Head Room	38.5 in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Passenger Capacity	5
Height, Overall	57.8 in
Track Width, Front	60.4 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	46.0 ft³
Front Leg Room	41.2 in
Wheelbase	101.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.0 in

Body-color bumpers	Standard
60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, (2) cup holders, pass-through, interlock feature, center armrest	Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags	Standard
Fog lights	Standard
Body-color moldings	Standard
Child safety rear door locks	Standard
Touchscreen navigation system	Optional
Inside hatch grip	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Center console -inc: (2) front cup holders, front open storage compartment	Standard
Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers	Standard
(2) trunk tie-down hooks -inc: 1 in each corner	Standard
Body-color exterior door handles	Standard
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams	Standard
Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)	Standard
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)	Standard
Cross differential system (XDS)	Standard
Dynaudio premium sound system -inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player, media device interface (MDI), Bluetooth connectivity	Optional
Electronic differential lock (EDL)	Standard
8-way manual heated front sport bucket seats -inc: optimized head restraints, easy-entry system, lumbar support, emergency locking retractors for all seating positions	Standard
Crash optimized front end	Standard
SIRIUS satellite radio w/3-month trial	Standard
Front seatback storage pockets	Standard
Window diversity antenna	Standard
Adjustable front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Front side-thorax airbags	Standard
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
Body-color rear roof spoiler	Standard
(2) aux pwr outlets	Standard
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)	Standard
Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping multifunction sport steering wheel -inc: wheel-mounted shift paddles	Optional
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Mirror control pad w/joystick controls	Standard
Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
Fully galvanized sheet metal	Standard
Dual front airbags	Standard
Electric rear window defroster	Standard
Remote keyless entry -inc: KESSY keyless start	Optional
Climatic air conditioning -inc: air-conditioning in center console	Standard
Dual polished exhaust tips -inc: sound generator	Standard
Emergency trunk release	Standard
Xenon headlamps w/adaptive frontlight system (AFS)	Optional
Rear cargo cover	Standard
Front door storage pockets	Standard
Plastic loading edge protection	Standard
Temporary use spare tire	Standard
Remote central pwr locking system -inc: auto locking feature	Standard
Air vents in instrument panel	Standard
Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors	Standard
Black front grille -inc: honeycomb mesh & red surrounding strip	Standard
Emergency trunk release	Standard
GTI sport suspension w/vehicle lowering -inc: independent front MacPherson struts w/stabilizer bar & fully independent rear four-link suspension w/coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers & stabilizer bar	Standard
Chrome interior door handles	Standard
Integrated armrest in front door panels	Standard
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Auxiliary audio input	Standard
Non-smokers pkg -inc: pwr outlet w/plug, storage receptacle w/insert	Standard
Rear passenger ventilation for heat	Standard
LATCH child restraint system	Standard
Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps	Standard
Leather brake handle & shift knob	Standard
Hard shell battery box protection	Standard
18" "Serron" alloy wheels	Optional
Heat-insulated glass	Standard
Dual tone horns	Standard
Soft-opening lockable glovebox	Standard
Adjustable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles	Standard
Sport front/side/rear valences -inc: textured black sport side skirts	Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: panic button	Standard
Leather seat trim	Optional
Roof console w/integrated sunglasses holder	Standard
Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners, load limiters	Standard
Luggage compartment light	Standard
Leatherette door panel & side trim	Optional
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode, launch control	Optional
Theft-deterrent steering column	Standard
2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine	Standard
Rear window wiper	Standard
Brushed aluminum footrest & pedal covers	Standard
Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function trip computer, compass, brake pad wear indicator, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal warning, illumination for controls & gauges	Standard
Pwr tilt/sliding sunroof -inc: manual sunshade	Optional
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Headlights-on warning tone	Standard
Halogen headlamps -inc: clear/lightweight/chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses	Standard
Engine braking assist (EBA)	Standard
PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT	Standard
Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Buckle switch	Standard
Metallic door trim	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
225/40R18 all-season tires	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system	Standard
Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals, blinker control stalk w/lane-change feature	Standard

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

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

Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut

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

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.8 ft
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0

Front Tire Size	225/40R18
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	225/40R18

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