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| Engine |
GTI 1.8T
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GTI 2.8L VR6
|
| Type |
4-cylinder, in-line
|
6-cylinder, 15 o V, gasoline
|
| Bore |
3.19 in
|
3.19 in
|
| Stroke |
3.40 in
|
3.56 in
|
| Displacement |
108.6 in (cubic)
|
170.3 in (cubic)
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.5 : 1
|
10.1 : 1
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| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
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174 @ 5800 (128 kW @ 5800)
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| Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm |
174 @ 1950-5000 (235 Nm @ 1950-5000)
|
181 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)
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| Fuel Requirement |
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
|
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
|
| Engine
Design |
GTI
1.8T
|
GTI
2.8L VR6
|
| Arrangement |
Front mounted, transverse
|
Front mounted, transverse
|
| Cylinder Block |
Cast iron
|
Cast iron
|
| Crank Shaft |
Forged steel, five
main bearings
|
Forged steel, seven
main bearings
|
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum alloy, cross
flow
|
Aluminum alloy, cross
flow
|
| Valve Train |
Double overhead camshaft,
spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic
lifters
|
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
radiator fan
|
Water cooled, water
pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric
3-speed radiator fan
|
| Lubrication |
Rotary gear pump,
chain driven, oil cooler
|
Rotary gear pump,
oil cooler
|
| Fuel/Air Supply |
Sequential multi-point
fuel injection (ME 7.5), turbocharger
|
Sequential multi-point
fuel injection (Motronic), electronic throttle, variable intake
manifold
|
| Emission |
OBD II, LEV, 3-way
catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors 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)
|
| Electrical System |
GTI 1.8T
|
GTI 2.8L VR6
|
| Alternator, Volts/Amps |
14 / 120
|
14 / 120
|
| Battery, Volts (Amp Hours) |
12 (60)
|
12 (60)
|
| Ignition |
Digital electronic with knock sensor
|
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
|
| Firing Order |
1-3-4-2
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1-5-3-6-2-4
|
| Drive
Train GTI 1.8T |
| Drive Train |
Front-wheel drive
|
Front-wheel drive
|
| Transmission Gear Ratios |
Manual
|
Automatic
|
| 1st |
3.30 : 1
|
3.80 : 1
|
| 2nd |
1.94 : 1
|
2.13 : 1
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| 3rd |
1.31 : 1
|
1.36 : 1
|
| 4th |
1.03 : 1
|
0.94 : 1
|
| 5th |
0.84 : 1
|
0.69 : 1
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| Reverse |
3.06 : 1
|
2.97 : 1
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| Final |
3.65 : 1
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4.44 : 1
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| Drive Train
GTI 2.8L VR6 |
| Drive Train |
Front-wheel drive
|
Front-wheel drive
|
| Transmission Gear Ratios |
Manual
|
Automatic
|
| 1st |
3.62:1
|
-
|
| 2nd |
2.07:1
|
-
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| 3rd |
1.47:1
|
-
|
| 4th |
1.04:1
|
-
|
| 5th |
0.84:1
|
-
|
| Reverse |
3.38:1
|
-
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| Final |
3.39:1
|
-
|
| Capacities |
GTI
1.8T
|
GTI
2.8L VR6
|
| Engine
Oil (with filter) |
4.8 qt
|
6.3 qt
|
| Fuel Tank |
14.5 gal
|
14.5 gal
|
| Coolant
System |
7.4 qt
|
9.5 qt
|
| Wiper Fluid |
3.2 qt
|
3.2 qt
|
| Steering |
GTI 1.8T
|
GTI 2.8L VR6
|
| Type |
Rack and pinion, power assisted
|
Rack and pinion, power assisted
|
| Turns (lock to lock) |
3.04
|
3.04
|
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) |
35.8 ft
|
35.8 ft
|
| Ratio |
15.6 : 1
|
15.6 : 1
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| Interior
Volumes - SAE |
GTI
1.8T
|
GTI
2.8L VR6
|
| EPA |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Passenger
Volume |
88 ft (cubic)
|
88 ft (cubic)
|
| Trunk
Volume |
18 ft (cubic)
|
18 ft (cubic)
|
| Vol. with
Rear Seat Folded |
41.8 ft (cubic)
|
41.8 ft (cubic)
|
| Seating
Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| |
Front
|
Rear
|
Front
|
Rear
|
| Volume |
49.8 ft (cubic)
|
38.2 ft (cubic)
|
49.8 ft (cubic)
|
38.2 ft (cubic)
|
| Head Room |
38.6 in
|
37.4 in
|
38.6 in
|
37.4 in
|
| Shoulder Room |
53.7 in
|
52.7 in
|
53.7 in
|
52.7 in
|
| Leg Room |
41.5 in
|
33.5 in
|
41.5 in
|
33.5 in
|
| Body,
Chassis and Suspension |
GTI 1.8T
|
GTI 2.8L VR6
|
| Type |
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
|
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
|
| Front Suspension |
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic
shock absorbers, integrated stabilizer bar (sport suspension)
|
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic
shock absorbers, 21mm stabilizer bar
|
| Rear Suspension |
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic
shock absorbers, integrated stabilizer bar (sport suspension)
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Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic
gas pressurized shock absorbers, 18mm stabilizer bar
|
| Service Brake |
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22
mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
|
Power assisted, dual diagonal circuits, 288 x
25 mm vented front discs and 232 x 9mm solid rear discs
|
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Standard, all four wheels
|
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic
break pressure distribution
|
| Parking Brake |
Mechanical,
effective on rear wheels
|
Mechanical,
effective on rear wheels
|
| Wheels |
6 1/2 J x
16" alloy wheels
|
7 J x 17"
alloy wheels
|
| Tires |
P205/55 R
16 H all season tires
|
P225/45 R
17 H all season tires
|
| Drag Coefficient |
0.31
|
0.31
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
GTI
1.8T
|
GTI
2.8L VR6
|
| Wheelbase |
98.9 in
|
98.9 in
|
| Front Track |
59.6 in
|
59.6 in
|
| Rear Track |
58.8 in
|
58.8 in
|
| Length |
164.9 in
|
164.9 in
|
| Width |
68.3 in
|
68.3 in
|
| Height |
56.7 in
|
56.7 in
|
| Ground Clearance |
4.0 in
|
4.0 in
|
| Weights |
GTI 1.8T
|
GTI 2.8L VR6
|
| Curb Weight |
| Manual transmission |
2,932 lb
|
3,011 lb
|
| Automatic transmission |
3,051 lb
|
N.A.
|
| Payload |
| Manual transmission |
902 lb
|
893 lb
|
| Automatic transmission |
893 lb
|
N.A.
|
| Fuel
Consumption |
GTI
1.8T
|
GTI
2.8L VR6
|
| City |
mpg
|
mpg
|
| Manual Transmission |
24
|
20
|
| Automatic
Transmission |
22
|
N.A.
|
| Highway |
mpg
|
mpg
|
| Manual Transmission |
31
|
28
|
| Automatic
Transmission |
29
|
N.A.
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| Performance
0 - 60 mph |
| Manual |
7.5
|
8
|
| Automatic |
8.6
|
N.A.
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