2003 Volkswagen GTI - Specs

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Engine	VW GTI 1.8T	VW GTI 2.8L VR6
Type	4-cylinder, in-line	6-cylinder, 15° 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	10.5 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm	180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)	200 @ 5800 (128 kW @ 5800)
Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm	173 @ 1950-5000 (235 Nm @ 1950-5000)	195 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)
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	1-5-3-6-2-4

Drive Train	GTI 1.8T		GTI 2.8L VR6
Drive Train	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios	Manual	Automatic	Manual
1st	3.30 : 1	3.80 : 1	3.62:1
2nd	1.94 : 1	2.13 : 1	2.07:1
3rd	1.31 : 1	1.36 : 1	1.47:1
4th	1.03 : 1	0.94 : 1	1.04:1
5th	0.84 : 1	0.69 : 1	0.84:1
Reverse	3.06 : 1	2.97 : 1	3.38:1
Final	3.65 : 1	4.44 : 1	3.39:1

Capacities	GTI 1.8T	GTI 2.8L VR6
Engine Oil (with filter)	4.8 qt	5.8 qt
Fuel Tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Coolant System	7.4 qt	11.6 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

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)	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	-
Payload
Manual transmission	902 lb	893 lb
Automatic transmission	893 lb	-

Fuel Consumption	GTI 1.8T	GTI 2.8L VR6
City	mpg	mpg
Manual Transmission	24	23
Automatic Transmission	22	-
Highway	mpg	mpg
Manual Transmission	31	30
Automatic Transmission	29	-
Performance 0 - 60 mph
Manual	7.5	7.7
Automatic	8.6	-

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