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Volkswagen GLI Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$24,770 - $24,770
Invoice *$23,094 - $23,094
Engine2.0L I-4 200 HP
TransmissionStandard:
6-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd tip auto-shift man w/OD
Fuel Economy City21.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway29.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)36/36,000
  Powertrain  
Engine2.0L I-4 200 HP
TransmissionStandard:
6-spd man w/OD
Available:
6-spd tip auto-shift man w/OD
Alternator140 amp
Batterywith run down protection,
Axle Ratio3.94
Fuel Typepremium unleaded
Fuel Tank14.5 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
Drive Typefront-wheel
Traction ControlABS & driveline
  Steering and Suspension  
Electronic Stabilitystability control
Ridesport
Front Suspensionstrut
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
Front Shocksgas-pressurized
Rear Suspensionmulti-link
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
Rear Shocksgas-pressurized
Steeringrack & pinion
Brakes4 wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
Wheels17.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP225/45HR17.0BSW performance AS
Spare Tire and Wheelfull-size steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
Front Seat Typesport
Heated Front Seatsdriver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
Front Headrestsadjustable
Front Armrestscenter
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls6-way
Rear Seats60-40 bench
Rear Headrestsadjustable
Rear Armrestscenter with pass-thru
Seat TrimStandard:
premium cloth
Available:
leather
Door Trimcloth
Headlinerfull cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
Floor Matscarpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insertaluminum
Gear Shift Knob Trimleather/aluminum
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofAvailable:
express open/close
Vanity Mirrorsdual illuminated
Rearview Mirrorday-night
Glove Boxlocking
Dome Lightfade
Reading Lightsfront
Floor Consolefull
Overhead Consolemini with storage,
Cup Holderfront and rear
Instrument Panel Storagecovered bin
Dashboard Storagedashboard storage
Seatback Storage2
Refrigerated Boxglovebox
Door Binsdual
Rear Door Binsrear door bins
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
Trunk Lid Trimcarpet
Cargo Tie Downscargo tie downs
Cargo Lightcargo light
Front Air ConditioningClimatic manual
Climate ControlClimatic
Air Filterair filter
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
RadioStandard:
premium SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Available:
premium AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel Controlsradio steering wheel controls
CDin-dash mounted 6-disc
MP3 PlayerMP3 decoder
Speakers10
Radio Theft Deterrentradio theft deterrent
Antennawindow grid diversity
Cruise Controlcruise control
Door Lockspower with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entrykeyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasepower
Remote Fuel Flap Releasepower
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
Fuel Filler Door Releasefuel filler door release
Power Outlets2
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
Retained Accessory Powerretained accessory power
Entertainment CenterAvailable:
entertainment system with DVD
Instrument Displayanalog
Tachometertachometer
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
Clockin-dash
Compasscompass
Exterior Temperatureexterior temperature
Systems Monitorsystems monitor
Trip Computertrip computer
Trip Odometertrip odometer
Navigation SystemAvailable:
navigation system
Steering Wheeltelescopic tilt sport
Steering Wheel Materialleather
Front Windowspower
Rear Windowspower
1-Touch Openfront and rear
Tinted Windowslight
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
Heated Front Wipersjets
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lightsdaytime running lights
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
Overhead AirbagSide Curtain Protection(TM)s
Occupancy Sensoroccupancy sensor
Rear Side AirbagAvailable:
rear side-impact airbag
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront
Ignition DisableImmobilizer III
Panic Alarmpanic alarm
Security Systemsecurity system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume16.0 cu.ft.
Exterior Length179.3 "
Exterior Width70.1 "
Exterior Height57.4 "
Wheelbase102 "
Front Tread61 "
Rear Tread60 "
Turning Radius17.5 '
Curb Weight3,290 lbs.
Payload955 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.33
Front Legroom41.2 "
Rear Legroom35.4 "
Front Headroom38.5 "
Rear Headroom37.2 "
Front Shoulder Room54.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room53.1 "
Passenger Volume91 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume16.0 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud FlapsAvailable:
front and rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
wing
lip
Bumpersbody-colored
Rocker Panel ExtensionsAvailable:
rocker panel extensions
Grille Moldingsblack
Paintclearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual power remote heated,
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper36/36,000
Major Components60/60,000
Rust Through144/unlimited
Roadside Assistance36/36,000
Maintenance36/36,000


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