Key Specifications for 2008 Volkswagen GTI
Fuel Economy
6.8 - 10.1 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
200 hp
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
207 ft-lb
Seats
5
Trim Comparison
Showing of 8 trims
Standard
Not Available
Optional
2dr HB Man
2dr HB Man *Late Avail*
4dr HB Man
4dr HB Man *Late Avail*
2dr HB DSG
2dr HB DSG *Late Avail*
4dr HB DSG
4dr HB DSG *Late Avail*
2dr HB Man
2dr HB Man *Late Avail*
4dr HB Man
4dr HB Man *Late Avail*
2dr HB DSG
2dr HB DSG *Late Avail*
4dr HB DSG
4dr HB DSG *Late Avail*
MSRP
27,975
27,975
MSRP
27,975
27,975
MSRP
28,975
28,975
MSRP
28,975
28,975
MSRP
29,375
29,375
MSRP
29,375
29,375
MSRP
30,375
30,375
MSRP
30,375
30,375
Engine
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
Fuel System
Fuel System
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Turbocharged FSI
Horsepower
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
Torque
Torque
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
Steering
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, launch control, OD
3-spoke padded leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio, trip computer controls, transmission paddle shifters on both sides of steering wheel
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, launch control, OD
3-spoke padded leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio, trip computer controls, transmission paddle shifters on both sides of steering wheel
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, launch control, OD
3-spoke padded leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio, trip computer controls, transmission paddle shifters on both sides of steering wheel
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, launch control, OD
3-spoke padded leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio, trip computer controls, transmission paddle shifters on both sides of steering wheel
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
Fuel Consumption: City
10.1 L/100 km
10.1 L/100 km
10.1 L/100 km
10.1 L/100 km
9.3 L/100 km
9.3 L/100 km
9.3 L/100 km
9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 L/100 km
6.8 L/100 km
6.8 L/100 km
6.8 L/100 km
6.9 L/100 km
6.9 L/100 km
6.9 L/100 km
6.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100 km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100 km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100 km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
55.0 L
55.0 L
55.0 L
55.0 L
55.0 L
55.0 L
Driver Air Bag
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Front Side Air Bag
Front Side Air Bag
Rear Side Air Bag
Rear Side Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Knee Air Bag
Knee Air Bag
Seatbelt Air Bag
Seatbelt Air Bag
Brake
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System
Traction Control
Traction Control
Stability Control
Stability Control
Rollover Protection Bars
Rollover Protection Bars
Child Safety Locks
Child Safety Locks
Emergency Trunk Release
Emergency Trunk Release
Driver Restriction Features
Driver Restriction Features
Back-Up Camera
Back-Up Camera
360 Camera
360 Camera
Brake Assist
Brake Assist
Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Cross-Traffic Alert
Cross-Traffic Alert
Rear Parking Aid
Rear Parking Aid
Automatic Parking
Automatic Parking
Tire Pressure Monitor
Tire Pressure Monitor
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Heads-Up Display
Heads-Up Display
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Headlights
Automatic Headlights
HID headlights
HID headlights
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Night Vision
Night Vision
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
AM/FM Stereo
AM/FM Stereo
HD Radio
HD Radio
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio
CD Player
CD Player
MP3 Player
MP3 Player
Auxiliary Audio Input
Auxiliary Audio Input
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Navigation System
Navigation System
Smart Device Integration
Smart Device Integration
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Android Auto
WiFi Hotspot
WiFi Hotspot
Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth Connection
Power Outlet
Power Outlet
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Climate Control
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning
Heated Front Seat(s)
Heated Front Seat(s)
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Seat-Massage
Seat-Massage
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Windows
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Keyless Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory
Seat Memory
Power Mirror(s)
Power Mirror(s)
Heated Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
Mirror Memory
Mirror Memory
Power Folding Mirrors
Power Folding Mirrors
Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate
Hands-Free Liftgate
Hands-Free Liftgate
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Engine Start
Remote Engine Start
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain Sensing Wipers
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Capacity
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Front Head Room
Front Head Room
998 mm
998 mm
998 mm
998 mm
998 mm
998 mm
998 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
Front Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,389 mm
1,392 mm
1,392 mm
1,389 mm
1,389 mm
1,392 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
Rear Head Room
978 mm
978 mm
978 mm
978 mm
978 mm
978 mm
978 mm
978 mm
Rear Leg Room
Rear Leg Room
897 mm
897 mm
897 mm
897 mm
897 mm
897 mm
897 mm
897 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Rear Shoulder Room
1,387 mm
1,387 mm
1,346 mm
1,346 mm
1,387 mm
1,387 mm
1,346 mm
1,346 mm
Trunk Volume
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
Length, Overall
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
4,209 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
1,760 mm
Height, Overall
Height, Overall
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
1,483 mm
Min Ground Clearance
Min Ground Clearance
142 mm
142 mm
142 mm
142 mm
142 mm
142 mm
142 mm
142 mm
Base Curb Weight
Base Curb Weight
1,406 kg
1,406 kg
1,434 kg
1,434 kg
1,429 kg
1,429 kg
1,457 kg
1,457 kg
Front Tire Size
Front Tire Size
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
P225/40HR18
225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Sun/Moon Roof
Luggage Rack
Luggage Rack
Security System
Security System
Engine Immobilizer
Engine Immobilizer
Wheels-Locks
Wheels-Locks
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
90% Complete
Performance
10
100% Complete
Fuel Economy
9
90% Complete
Interior Design
9
90% Complete
Exterior Styling
9
90% Complete
Reliability
10
100% Complete
Owner Reviews
HUGO2239
great all round car
November 22, 2017
Overall Score
has everything, stylish, peppy, handling, fuel economy, surprisingly spacious, sporty but not pretentious, good value for money, great resale value
Comfort
8
80% Complete
Performance
10
100% Complete
Fuel Economy
8
80% Complete
Interior Design
10
100% Complete
Exterior Styling
10
100% Complete
Reliability
10
100% Complete
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2007-306
Recall date
2007-09-18
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Q8
Units Affected:
52,475
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. 1). The required cap designed to disable the headlamp horizontal aim may not have been installed during vehicle assembly. 2). A cap may have been inadvertently installed to disable the vertical aiming screw. 3). An adjustment mechanism allows aiming of the low beam relative to the high beam. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
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