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2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS 2DR Hatchback

GLS 2dr Hatchback

$19,275 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.4 sec

0-60 mph

16.2 sec

@ 85 mph

Horsepower • Torque
150 hp

Power

155 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,860 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

GTI

Trim:

GLS 2DR Hatchback

Style:

GLS 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$19,275

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,860 lbs

Length:

164.9 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

56.9 in.

Wheelbase:

98.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

25 city / 31 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 406 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 5,700 rpm

Torque:

155 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

20

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.38 sec

0-60 mph:

8.74 sec

0-100 mph:

23.77 sec

60-130 mph:

61.65 sec

Top Speed:

133 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.51 sec @ 67.5 mph

¼ mile:

16.23 sec @ 85.2 mph

½ mile:

25.68 sec @ 103.5 mph

1 mile:

41.52 sec @ 120.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.94

Gear Ratios

1: 2.71

2: 1.44

3: 1

4: 0.74

5: 0.84

R: 2.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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