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2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4DR Sedan

GLI 4dr Sedan

$22,950 MSRP
2.8L V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.8 sec

0-60 mph

15.3 sec

@ 93 mph

Horsepower • Torque
200 hp

Power

195 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,179 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Jetta

Trim:

GLI 4DR Sedan

Style:

GLI 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$22,950

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,179 lbs

Length:

172.3 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

56.7 in.

Wheelbase:

98.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

21 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 363 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

200 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

195 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

2.8L V-6

Displacement:

2.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,000 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):

6.77 sec

0-60 mph:

7.19 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

17.96 sec

0-100 mph:

18.38 sec

60-130 mph:

27.48 sec

Top Speed:

131 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.01 sec @ 73.1 mph

¼ mile:

15.3 sec @ 93.0 mph

½ mile:

23.93 sec @ 112.9 mph

1 mile:

38.33 sec @ 131.0 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.94

Gear Ratios

1: 3.36

2: 2.09

3: 1.47

4: 1.15

5: 1.19

6: 0.98

R: 3.99

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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