2008 Volkswagen GTI Base Hatchback Comparison
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| MSRP |
$23,300.00 |
$22,800.00 |
$21,950.00 |
$18,125.00 |
| Destination |
$650.00 |
$650.00 |
$650.00 |
$675.00 |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| City (mpg) |
21 |
21 |
27 |
20 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
29 |
35 |
27 |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Standard Engine |
2L 200hp I4 |
2L 200hp I4 |
1.6L 115hp I4 |
2L 138hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
200 @ 5100 RPM |
200 @ 5100 RPM |
115 @ 6000 RPM |
138 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
207 @ 1800 RPM |
207 @ 1800 RPM |
111 @ 4500 RPM |
136 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1984 |
1984 |
1598 |
1975 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3 X 3.4 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
10.6:1 |
10.1:1 |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3161.4 |
3099.7 |
N/A |
2971.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
101.5 |
101.5 |
97.1 |
99.6 |
| Length (in.) |
165.8 |
165.8 |
143.1 |
173 |
| Width (in.) |
69.3 |
69.3 |
66.5 |
69.3 |
| Height (in.) |
58.4 |
58.4 |
55.5 |
52.4 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.4 |
60.4 |
57.4 |
59.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
59.7 |
59.7 |
57.7 |
59.1 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.3 |
39.3 |
38.4 |
38 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
38.5 |
38.1 |
34.1 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.2 |
41.2 |
41.3 |
43.1 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
35.3 |
35.3 |
27.5 |
29.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.8 |
54.7 |
50.9 |
53.9 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.1 |
54.6 |
39 |
50.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
51.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
44.7 |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
93.1 |
94.2 |
N/A |
81.9 |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
225/45R17 |
175/65R15 |
205/55R16 |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Radio |
N/A |
N/A |
AM/FM |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
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Volkswagen GTI |
MINI Cooper |
Hyundai Tiburon GS |
Mitsubishi Eclipse SE |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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