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2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8L 2DR Hatchback

1.8L 2dr Hatchback

$18,910 MSRP
1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8 sec

0-60 mph

16.1 sec

@ 91 mph

Horsepower • Torque
180 hp

Power

173 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,932 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

GTI

Trim:

1.8L 2DR Hatchback

Style:

1.8L 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$18,910

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,932 lbs

Length:

164.9 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

56.7 in.

Wheelbase:

98.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

24 city / 31 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 406 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

173 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

20

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 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):

7.95 sec

0-60 mph:

8.33 sec

0-100 mph:

20.77 sec

60-130 mph:

35.52 sec

Top Speed:

133 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.58 sec @ 70.2 mph

¼ mile:

16.05 sec @ 91.3 mph

½ mile:

25.03 sec @ 108.3 mph

1 mile:

40.1 sec @ 127.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/55HR16

Rear Tires:

P205/55HR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.65

Gear Ratios

1: 3.8

2: 2.13

3: 1.36

4: 0.94

5: 0.69

R: 2.98

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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