Compare 2009 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,230 | $23,230 | $26,435 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,656 | $21,656 | $24,470 |
| Destination | $700 | $700 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Manual Vented | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bucket | |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Optional | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (front Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.3L Rotary | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | N/A | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Optional | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 4.78 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 175.6 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.3 " | 69.7 " | |
| Exterior Height | 58.4 " | 52.8 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.3L Rotary | |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 232 @ 8,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 16 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 22 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.8 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 96 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.15/9.45 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,100 Lbs. | 3,064 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,818 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 968 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 106.4 " | |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 59.1 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 59.3 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.4 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.7 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 32.2 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 38.2 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 36.8 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.3 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.1 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.8 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 54.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 7.6 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 7.6 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
