2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn specs & colors

4dr 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

Packages

Specifications

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

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

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

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

Length, Overall	165.8 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Min Ground Clearance	5.0 in
Wheelbase	101.5 in
Passenger Volume	93.5 ft³
Second Leg Room	35.5 in
Track Width, Rear	59.7 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	46.0 ft³
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Front Shoulder Room	54.7 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Front Leg Room	41.2 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.0 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	15.3 ft³
Height, Overall	57.8 in
Track Width, Front	60.4 in
Second Head Room	38.5 in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Front Head Room	39.3 in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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