2008 Volkswagen GTI [ 2009 , 2007 ]

#1

in Upscale Small Cars

Based on analysis of 65 GTI reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $22,800 - $24,375
Invoice: $21,258 - $22,794
MPG: 21 City / 29 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.7
Exterior:7.3
Interior:8.4
Safety:8.8
Reliability:5.0

2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr HB Man: 4dr HB Man [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

4dr Car

Engine

  • Gas Turbocharged I4 2.0L/121
  • 6-Speed M/T (Standard)
  • 21 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr HB Man Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard
Side - Body Front Standard
Side - Body Rear Optional

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Trunk Emergency Release Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Child Locks Rear Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr HB Man Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 2.0L/121
Engine Type 4 Cylinder Engine (Standard) , Turbocharged (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Front Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type M/T (Standard) , 6-Speed M/T (Standard)

2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr HB Man Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 5
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Changer Standard
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Optional
Heated Passenger Optional
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Navigation System Optional
Trip Computer Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Vanity - Passenger Illuminated Standard
Vanity - Driver Illuminated Standard

2008 Volkswagen GTI 4dr HB Man Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3162
Length, Overall (in) 165.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Spoiler - Rear Standard

Roof

Generic Sun/Moon Optional

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard
Integrated Turn Signals Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front Performance (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear Performance (Standard) , Compact Spare Tire (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)