New 2008 Volkswagen GTI Specifications at NewCar.com
Select Vehicle
Bodystyle
• Convertible • Coupe
• Hatchback • Van
• Sedan • SUV
• Truck • Wagon
Build Your Car online and get a Free Price Quote from a local dealer.

2008 Volkswagen GTI Base Hatchback Specs

When you buy a new vehicle, you want to know everything about the car, everything that comes standard with it and what the options are. View all of the specs for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI Base Hatchback such as the 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
2008 Volkswagen GTI
MSRP Range:$23,875 - $24,375  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 21 city / 29 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
Select Trim:
  GTI Base Hatchback Performance Specs  
-
Turbo compressor
-
1,984 cc 2.0 liters in-line 4 front engine with 82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
-
Premium unleaded fuel 91
-
Gasoline direct injection fuel system
-
14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 12.1
-
Power: 149 kW , 200 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 207 ft lb , 281 Nm @ 1,800 rpm
  GTI Base Hatchback Handling Specs  
-
Four-wheel ABS
-
Brake assist system
-
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-
Electronic brake distribution
-
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-
Immobilizer
-
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-
Stability control
-
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  GTI Base Hatchback Exterior Specs  
-
Body side molding
-
Body color front and rear bumpers
-
Day time running lights
-
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights
-
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 165.8, overall width (inches): 69.3, overall height (inches): 58.4, wheelbase (inches): 101.5, front track (inches): 60.4, rear track (inches): 59.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
-
Front fog lights
-
Projector beam lens Xenon bulb headlights
-
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
-
Metallic paint
-
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
-
Roof spoiler
-
Tinted glass on cabin
-
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,162
-
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  GTI Base Hatchback Interior Specs  
-
12v power outlet: cargo, front and 1
-
Air conditioning with rear outlet
-
Diversity antenna
-
Peripheral anti-theft protection
-
Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer CD player reads MP3
-
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
-
Cargo area light
-
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.7
-
Clock
-
Compass
-
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
-
Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
-
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-
Cruise control
-
Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
-
Door ajar warning
-
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-
External temperature
-
Floor mats
-
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-
Sports driver and passenger seat with height adjustment and lumbar adjustment
-
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-
Front seat center armrest
-
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
-
Illuminated entry system
-
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.3, rear headroom (inches): 38.5, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 35.3, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 93.1
-
Low tire pressure indicator
-
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
-
Power steering
-
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
-
Front reading lights
-
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
-
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-
Rear view mirror
-
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
-
Remote fuel filler door release
-
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-
Front and rear side curtain airbag
-
Front seat back storage
-
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
-
Seating: five seats
-
Front side airbag
-
Ten speaker(s) manufacturer's own
-
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
-
Tachometer
-
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-
Ventilation system with micro filter
Other Volkswagen GTI Models
Similar New Cars
2008 MINI Cooper Specifications 2009 MINI Cooper Specifications 2008 Hyundai Tiburon Specifications 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specifications 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specifications
MINI Cooper MINI Cooper Hyundai Tiburon Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Eclipse
$18,050.00 - $25,400.00
$18,550.00 - $30,800.00
$18,370.00 - $22,770.00
$20,999.00 - $29,599.00
$21,099.00 - $24,999.00
 2008 Volkswagen GTI is "Motorist Choice Award" Winner among
2008 Volkswagen GTI is "Motorist Choice Award" Winner among
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. —Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today thatits 2008 GTI was once again... more
 Volkswagen GTI: The Story of An Exhaust Manifold
Volkswagen GTI: The Story of An Exhaust Manifold
Eurotuner Magazine recently undertook a project in which it upgraded a Volkswagen Mk4 GTI 1.6T with... more
 
2006 Volkswagen GTI
While the GTI may look compact on the outside, there's an amazing amount of room inside, some 94.2... more
 
Volkswagen GTI & performance parts
Hey I dont know much about cars but my boyfriend is a machanic and has told me some stuff. I just... more
 
No Reverse! VW GTI
I have a 1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6 and recently I lost my reverse.First gear is in the place where... more
New Car Loans & Quotes CAR LOAN QUOTE
Getting an online finance quote could help you save thousands when... more
New Car Insurance Quotes CAR INSURANCE
Use our agent locator and online quote to get the best insurance rate... more
Find New Car Dealers NEW CAR DEALERS
Let dealers compete for your business! Getting multiple quotes can... more