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2002 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2DR Hatchback

VR6 2dr Hatchback

$20,295 MSRP
2.8l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

16.1 sec

@ 90 mph

Horsepower • Torque
174 hp

Power

181 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,011 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2002

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

GTI

Trim:

VR6 2DR Hatchback

Style:

VR6 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$20,295

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,011 lbs

Length:

164.9 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

56.7 in.

Wheelbase:

98.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

20 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 348 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

174 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

181 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

2.8l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

2.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.10 to 1

Valves:

12

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 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):

7.87 sec

0-60 mph:

8.24 sec

0-100 mph:

21.44 sec

60-130 mph:

39.44 sec

Top Speed:

137 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.54 sec @ 69.6 mph

¼ mile:

16.12 sec @ 89.5 mph

½ mile:

25.17 sec @ 106.9 mph

1 mile:

40.49 sec @ 125.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.39

Gear Ratios

1: 3.62

2: 2.07

3: 1.47

4: 1.04

5: 0.84

R: 3.38

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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