Compare 2001 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,900 | $23,600 | $21,455 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,829 | $21,081 | $19,308 |
| Destination | $550 | $440 | $485 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatronic Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Genuine Wood | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 Monsoon | 6 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto On |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/50VR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55VR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 2.2L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | SportShift | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.27 | 4.53 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 178.0 " | 170.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 69.0 " | 68.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 51.8 " | 51.4 " |
| Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 2.2L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 174 @ 5,800 Rpm | 200 @ 7,000 Rpm | 180 @ 7,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 181 @ 3,200 Rpm | 156 @ 5,250 Rpm | 133 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.56 " | 3.43/3.57 " | 3.23/3.35 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,999 Lbs. | 2,954 Lbs. | 2,500 Lbs. |
| Payload | 893 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 101.8 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 60.0 " | 58.6 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 59.6 " | 58.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.5 '' | 18.1 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 43.0 " | 44.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 28.1 " | 27.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.9 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 35.3 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 52.1 " | 51.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 41.0 " | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 53.8 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 50.0 " | 50.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 8.7 Cu.ft. | 16.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 8.7 Cu.ft. | 16.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 86 Cu.ft. | 78 Cu.ft. | 78 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
