Compare 2002 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,910 | $17,085 | $22,080 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,225 | $15,460 | $20,477 |
| Destination | $550 | $485 | $625 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | 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 |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 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 | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 4-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 7 Infinity |
| Amplifier | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Transponder III | Optional | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
| 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 Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/50HR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 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 | Optional | N/A | 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 | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Autostick(R) |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.31 | 3.74 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 170.5 " | 190.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 68.3 " | 70.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 51.4 " | 53.7 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 180 @ 5,500 Rpm | 140 @ 6,400 Rpm | 200 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 173 @ 1,950 Rpm | 125 @ 4,200 Rpm | 205 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 33 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.11/3.60 " | 3.59/2.99 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,932 Lbs. | 2,425 Lbs. | 3,251 Lbs. |
| Payload | 902 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 102.4 " | 103.7 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 58.6 " | 59.4 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 58.2 " | 59.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.1 '' | 21.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .32 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 43.6 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 27.0 " | 34.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 38.4 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 35.0 " | 36.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 51.3 " | 51.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 46.8 " | 49.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 52.6 " | 52.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 50.6 " | 52.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.8 Cu.ft. | 16.9 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 78 Cu.ft. | 86 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 16.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 3 | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
