Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Volkswagen GTI two-door with manual transmission ($22,730); 2-door with automatic ($23,805); four-door with manual ($23,230); four-door with automatic ($24,305)
Engines:	200-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4
Transmissions:	6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox
Safety equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, driver and front-passenger side airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point harness for all seating positions, child seat tether anchors and LATCH system, anti-lock brakes (ABS), hydraulic brake assist, electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESP), traction control (anti-slip regulation and electronic differential lock, engine-braking assist)
Safety equipment (optional):	rear-seat side-impact airbags
Basic warranty:	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in:	Wolfsburg, Germany


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Volkswagen GTI two-door with manual transmission ($22,730)
Standard equipment:	fabric upholstery, air conditioning, 8-way manually adjustable front seats with Easy Entry access to second row, 60/40 split rear seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio control switches, alloy pedals, high-intensity discharge (xenon) headlights with washers, fog lights, turn signals on power-adjustable exterior rear-view mirrors, intermittent windshield wipers, adjustable-height center arm rest, cruise control, trip computer, power locks and windows, remote door locks and window open/close feature, two power outlets, AM/FM/6-CD/MP3 audio with auxiliary input jack, Sirius Satellite Radio, carpeted cargo area with four tie-downs
Options as tested (MSRP):	Autobahn Package ($3,020) includes power sunroof, sports seats with partial leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and washer nozzles, audio system amplifier; navigation system with six-CD changer ($1,800); all-season performance tires (no charge)
Destination charge:	($640)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$28190
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Engine:	2.0-liter dohc 16-valve turbocharged inline-4
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	200 @ 5100-6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	207 @ 1800-5000
Transmission:	6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	21/29 mpg
Wheelbase:	101.5 in.
Length/width/height:	165.8/69.3/58.4 in.
Track, f/r:	60.4/59.7 in.
Turning circle:	35.8 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.3/54.7/41.2 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.5/54.6/35.3 in.
Cargo volume:	15.1 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson struts with lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, four-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	5.6 in.
Curb weight:	3100 lbs.
Tires:	225/45HR17
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and traction control
Fuel capacity:	14.5 gal.