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2008 Volkswagen GLI Base 4dr Sedan Man PZEV

2008 Volkswagen GLI
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sdn, Compact
21 (Est) mpg city / 29 (Est) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sdn
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
91
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3290
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
21 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
29 (Est)
Engine Type:
Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement:
2.0L/121
Fuel System:
FSI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
200 @ 5100-6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
207 @ 1800-5000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P225/45WR17
Rear Tire Size:
P225/45WR17
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.3 x 0.47
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.5
Wheelbase (in):
101.5
Length, Overall (in):
179.3
Trunk Volume (ft³):
16.0
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.10
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.11
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.93
Reverse Ratio (:1):
1.64
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.94/3.09
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
7.6
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Multi-link
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.00
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.1
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.3 x 0.98
Front Head Room (in):
38.5
Front Leg Room (in):
41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.8
Second Head Room (in):
37.2
Second Leg Room (in):
35.4
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.1
Height, Overall (in):
57.4
Track Width, Front (in):
60.6
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.4


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