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2008 Volkswagen GTI 2-Door 2DR Hatchback

2-Door 2dr Hatchback

$22,800 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.1 sec

0-60 mph

14.5 sec

@ 96 mph

Horsepower • Torque
200 hp

Power

207 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,100 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

GTI

Trim:

2-Door 2DR Hatchback

Style:

2-Door 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$22,800

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,100 lbs

Length:

165.8 in.

Width:

69.3 in.

Height:

58.4 in.

Wheelbase:

101.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

20 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 363 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

208 hp @ 5,100 rpm

Torque:

207 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

200 hp @ 5,100 rpm

Torque:

207 ft-lbs @ 1,800 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 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):

6.01 sec

0-60 mph:

6.33 sec

0-100 mph:

15.92 sec

60-130 mph:

27.92 sec

Top Speed:

145 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.34 sec @ 77.2 mph

¼ mile:

14.46 sec @ 95.9 mph

½ mile:

22.84 sec @ 115.3 mph

1 mile:

37.2 sec @ 132.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45WR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45WR17

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

1

Gear Ratios

1: 14.048

2: 8.727

3: 5.942

4: 4.376

5: 3.431

6: 2.888

R: 12.513

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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