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Engine
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Type
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbo-charged, direct injection
Bore, in
3.25
3.13
Stroke, in
3.65
3.76
Displacement, in3
121.0
115.7
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
19.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
Fuel Requirement
Regular Unleaded
Diesel

Engine Design
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Cast iron, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Emissions
OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery
OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Alternator,
Volts / Amp
14 / 70
14 / 70
Battery, Volts
(Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (80)
Ignition
Digital electronic, with knock sensor
Compression ignition
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2

Drivetrain
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratio
Manual
Manual
1st
3.78:1
3.78:1
2nd
2.12:1
2.12:1
3rd
1.36:1
1.36:1
4th
1.03:1
0.97:1
5th
0.84:1
0.76:1
Reverse
3.06:1
3.60:1
Final
4.24:1
3.39:1
Transmission Gear Ratio
Automatic
Automatic
1st
2.71:1
2.71:1
2nd
1.55:1
1.44:1
3rd
1.00:1
1.00.1
4th
0.68:1
0.74:1
Reverse
2.11:1
2.88:1
Final
5.04:1
3.62:1

Capacities
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Engine Oil (with filter), qt
4.2
4.8
Fuel Tank, gal
14.5
14.5
Coolant System, qt
5.8
6.7
Wiper Fluid, qt
3.2
3.2

Steering
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)
3.04
3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft
35.8
35.8
Ratio
15.6:1
15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
EPA
Compact
Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3
87
87
Trunk Volume, ft3
13
13
Seating Capacity
5
5
Volume, Front/Rear, ft3
49.3/37.6
49.3/37.6
Head Room, Front/Rear, in
38.6/36.9
38.6/36.9
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear, in
53.7/52.5
53.7/52.5
Leg Room, Front/Rear, in
41.5/33.5
41.5/33.5

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
6J x 15" steel wheels
6J x 15" steel wheels (6J x 15 alloy wheels standard on automatic TDI)
Tires
P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires
P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient
.30
.30

Exterior Dimensions
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
Wheelbase, in
98.9
98.9
Track, Front/Rear, in
59.6/58.8
59.6/58.8
Length, in
172.3
172.3
Width, in
68.3
68.3
Height, in
56.7
56.7
Ground Clearance, in
4.1
4.1

Fuel Consumption
GL 2.0L
GL 1.9L TDI
City, mpg, Manual Transmission*
24
42
City, mpg, Automatic Transmission*
23
34
Highway, mpg, Manual Transmission*
31
49
Highway, mpg, Automatic Transmission*
29
45
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Manual Transmission*
10.6
12.5
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Automatic Transmission*
11.7
14.7
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

Engine
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Type
2.0L, 4-cylinder, in-line
1.9L, 4-cylinder, in-line, turbo-charged direct injection
6-cylinder, 15 degree V, gasoline
4-cylinder, in-line
Bore, in
3.25
3.13
3.19
3.19
Stroke, in
3.65
3.76
3.56
3.40
Displacement, in3
121.0
115.7
170.3
108.6
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
19.5:1
10.5:1
9.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
115 @ 5200 (85 kW @ 5200)
90 @ 3750 (66 kW @ 3750)
200 @ 6200 (147 kW @ 6200)
180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
122 @ 2600 (165 Nm @ 2600)
155 @ 1900 (210 Nm @ 1900)
195 @ 3200 (265 Nm @ 3200)
174 @ 1950-5000 (235 Nm @ 5000)
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded
Diesel
Premium recommended for maximum performance
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Cast iron, five main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Forged steel, seven main bearings
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven with semi-automatic belt tensioner, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Single overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single valve springs
Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double thermostatically controlled electric 2-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary internal gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), electronic throttle, variable intake manifold
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (ME 7.1), turbo charger
Emissions
OBD II, ULEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), enhanced evaporation system (California cars with secondary air injection pump), onboard refueling vapor recovery system
OBD D, Tier I, catalytic converter, water-cooled EGR system, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converted with two oxygen sensors, onboard refueling vapor recover (ORVR)

Electrical System
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Alternator,
Volts / Amp
14 / 70
14 / 70
14 / 120
14 / 120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (63)
12 (80)
12 (60)
12 (60)
Ignition
Digital electronic with knock sensor
Compression ignition
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Digital electronic with knock sensor
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-5-3-6-2-4
1-3-4-2

Drivetrain
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
   1st
3.78
3.78
3.36
3.30
   2nd
2.12
2.12
2.09
1.94
   3rd
1.36
1.36
1.47
1.31
   4th
1.03
0.97
1.15
1.03
   5th
0.84
0.76
1.19
0.84
   6th
-
-
0.98
-
Reverse
3.06
3.60
3.17
3.06
Final
4.24
3.39
3.39
3.65
Transmission Gear Ratios
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
   1st
2.71
2.71
-
3.80
   2nd
1.44
1.44
-
2.13
   3rd
1.00
1.00
-
1.36
   4th
0.74
0.74
-
0.94
Reverse
2.11
2.88
-
2.97
Final
4.88
3.20
-
4.44

Capacities
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Engine Oil
(with filter), qt
4.2
4.8
5.8
4.8
Fuel Tank, gal
14.5
14.5
14.5
14.5
Coolant System, qt
5.8
6.7
11.1
7.4
Wiper Fluid, qt
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2

Steering
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns
(lock to lock)
3.04
3.04
3.04
3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft
35.8
35.8
35.8
35.8
Ratio
15.6:1
15.6:1
15.6:1
15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
EPA
Compact
Compact
Compact
Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3
87
87
87
87
Trunk Volume, ft3
13.0
13.0
13.0
13.0
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
5
Volume, Front/Rear, ft3
49.3/37.6
49.3/37.6
49.3/37.6
49.3/37.6
Head Room, Front/Rear, in
38.6/36.9
38.6/36.9
38.6/36.9
38.6/36.9
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear, in
53.7/52.5
53.7/52.5
53.7/52.5
53.7/52.5
Leg Room, Front/Rear, in
41.5/33.5
41.5/33.5
41.5/33.5
41.5/33.5

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23 mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 x 25mm front discs and 232 x 9mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
6 J x 15" steel wheels (optional 6J x 15 alloy wheels)
6 J x 15", steel wheels (6 J x 15" alloy wheels standard on automatic TDI, optional on manual TDI)
7 J x 17" alloy wheels
6 J x 15" steel wheels
Tires
P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires
P195/65 R 15 H all season tires
P225/45 R 17 H all season tires
P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient
.30
.30
.30
.30

Exterior Dimensions
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Wheelbase, in
98.9
98.9
98.9
98.9
Track, Front/Rear, in
59.6/58.8
59.6/58.8
59.6/58.8
59.6/58.8
Length, in
172.3
172.3
172.3
172.3
Overall Width, in
68.3
68.3
68.3
68.3
Height, in
56.9
56.9
56.9
56.7
Ground Clearance, in
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1

Weights
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
Curb Weight, lb,
Manual Transmission
2,934 lb
3,009 lb
3,179 lb
3,037 lb
Curb Weight, lb,
Automatic Transmission
2,985 lb
3,064 lb
-
3,155 lb
Payload, lb,
Manual Transmission
930 lb
934 lb
944 lb
952 lb
Payload, lb,
Automatic Transmission
946 lb
932 lb
-
966 lb

Fuel Consumption
GLS 2.0L
GLS 1.9L TDI
GLS 2.8L VR6
GLS 1.8T
City, mpg,
Manual Transmission*
24
42
21
24
City, mpg,
Automatic Transmission*
23
34
-
22
Highway, mpg,
Manual Transmission*
31
49
30
31
Highway, mpg,
Automatic Transmission*
29
45
-
29
Performance 0 - 60 mph,
Manual Transmission*
10.7
12.6
7.9
7.7
Performance 0 - 60 mph,
Automatic Transmission*
11.9
14.9
-
8.9
* EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary

Engine
GLX 2.8L VR6
Type
6-cylinder, 15 degree V, gasoline
Bore, in
3.19
Stroke, in
3.56
Displacement, in3
170.3
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
200 @ 6200 (147 kW @ 5800)
Max. torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
195 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)
Fuel Requirement
Premium recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design
GLX 2.8L VR6
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Forged steel, seven main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary gear pump, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), electronic throttle, variable intake manifold
Emissions
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up - and downstream), secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GLX 2.8L VR6
Alternator, Volts / Amp
14 / 120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
Ignition
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4

Drivetrain
GLX 2.8L VR6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Gear Ratio
Automatic
   1st
3.80:1
   2nd
2.13:1
   3rd
1.36:1
   4th
0.94:1
Reverse
2.98:1
Final Drive
3.49:1

Capacities
GLX 2.8L VR6
Engine Oil (with filter), qt
5.8
Fuel Tank, gal
14.5
Coolant System, qt
11.6
Wiper Fluid, qt
3.2

Steering
GLX 2.8L VR6
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)
3.00
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft
35.8
Ratio
15.6:1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GLX 2.8L VR6
EPA
Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3
85
Trunk Volume, ft3
13
Seating Capacity
5
Volume, Front/Rear, ft3
48.2/37.1
Head Room, Front/Rear, in
37.4/36.5
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear, in
53.7/52.5
Leg Room, Front/Rear, in
41.5/33.5

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GLX 2.8L VR6
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 23mm integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, 21 mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuits, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System
Standard, all 4 wheels, 3-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
6 1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels
Tires
P205/55 R 16 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient
.30

Exterior Dimensions
GLX 2.8L VR6
Wheelbase, in
98.9
Track, Front/Rear, in
59.6/58.8
Length, in
172.3
Width, in
68.3
Height, in
56.7
Ground Clearance, in
4.1

Weights
GLX 2.8L VR6
Curb Weight, lb, Automatic Transmission
3,263 lb
Payload, lb, Automatic Transmission
935 lb

Fuel Consumption
GLX 2.8L VR6
City, mpg, Automatic Transmission*
21
Highway, mpg, Automatic Transmission*
31
Performance 0 - 60 mph, Automatic Transmission*
8.2
*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.

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