2003 Volkswagen GTI Models & Specs

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Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 1.8L DOHC SMPI 20
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 173 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 180 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 22/29
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 18 cu. ft. - 41.8 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3051 lbs.
  • Tires: P205/55HR16 - P225/45HR17
  • Front Head Room: 38.6"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.5"
  • Wheelbase: 98.9"
  • Length: 164.9"
  • Width: 68.3"
  • Height: 56.7"

Interior Features

  • 60/40 split/fold rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions
  • Fully reclining front sport cloth bucket seats w/4-way adjustable headrests, height adjusters, easy-entry feature
  • Front seatback pockets
  • 3-spoke padded leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
  • Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator
  • Center console-inc: rubber-lined rear compartment w/rear ash tray, auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front/(1) rear cup holders
  • Folding front center armrest w/storage compartment
  • Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining
  • Integrated armrests in door/side panels
  • (2) front/(2) rear passenger assist handles
  • (4) cargo tie-down hooks
  • Molded door trim w/cloth inserts
  • Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Leather shift knob
  • Illuminated lockable glove box
  • Dash-mounted retractable front cup holders
  • Fully carpeted luggage compartment-inc: lamp, removable cover
  • Third center sunvisor
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection
  • Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, key-operated window open/close, selective unlocking from front doors
  • Rear window defroster
  • Open door warning/courtesy lamps
  • Cruise control
  • Remote hatch/fuel door releases
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
  • Height-adjustable/telescopic/theft-deterrent steering column
  • Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/hatch/radio/ starter
  • Air conditioning w/dust/pollen/odor filter
  • Rear heating/air conditioning ducts
  • Headlamps-on warning tone
  • Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: CD changer controls, (8) speakers
  • CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf
  • Roof-mounted black whip antenna
  • Interior dome lamp w/time delay
  • (2) front/(2) rear reading lamps
  • Leather hand brake grip

Exterior Features

  • Body-color front/rear bumpers w/black lower section
  • Body-color grille w/center logo
  • Body-color heated pwr mirrors
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color side moldings
  • Tinted green glass w/gray shade band on upper windshield
  • Aero 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Rear intermittent wiper/washer
  • Daytime running lights
  • Darkened tail lamp lenses

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
  • Side Curtain Protection
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters
  • Front seat pretensioners/load limiters
  • Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings (LATCH)
  • Traction control w/electronic differential lock & anti-slip regulation (ASR)
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual-note horn

Mechanical Features

  • 1.8L DOHC SMPI 20-valve I4 turbocharged engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
  • Traction control w/electronic differential lock & anti-slip regulation (ASR)
  • Front wheel drive
  • 60 amp/hr battery
  • 120-amp alternator
  • Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension
  • Front/rear sport suspension
  • Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars
  • Front/rear telescopic shock absorbers
  • P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks
  • Full-size steel spare wheel/tire
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • 14.5 gallon fuel tank
  • Dual exhaust pipes

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Cold weather pkg ($150)

  • Heated front seats
  • Heated front washer nozzles

Leather pkg ($800)

  • Leather seating surfaces/steering wheel/shift knob
  • Cold weather pkg
  • Lumbar support

Luxury pkg ($1,240)

  • Monsoon sound system
  • Pwr sunroof w/tilt/slide & sunshade
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