Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 Volkswagen GTI.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI.
Engine Specifications
| |
Turbocharged dohc I41 |
dohc V62 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
2.0/121 |
3.2/195 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
200 @ 5100 |
250 @ 6300 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
207 @ 1800 |
236 @ 2500 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
|
EPA City / highway mpg
|
|
|
| 6-speed manual |
21/29
|
--/--
|
| 6-speed automatic |
22/29
|
18/23
|
1. GTI. 2. R32.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Fuel Data
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
21 MPG |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
29 MPG |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14.5 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
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Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
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Front Headroom |
39.3 in |
|
Front Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Front Legroom |
41.2 in |
|
Front Shoulderroom |
54.7 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
|
Second Headroom |
38.5 in |
|
Second Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Second Legroom |
35.3 in |
|
Second Shoulderroom |
54.6 in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
3100 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
58.4 in |
|
Length, Overall |
165.8 in |
|
Min Ground Clearance |
5.6 in |
|
Tread Width, Front |
60.4 in |
|
Tread Width, Rear |
59.7 in |
|
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35.8 ft |
|
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
|
Wheelbase |
101.5 in |
|
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69.3 in |
Wheels
|
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
|
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Tires
|
Front Tire Size |
225/45HR17 |
|
Rear Tire Size |
225/45HR17 |
