Compare 2004 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,250 | $19,070 | $17,570 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,593 | $17,426 | $15,899 |
| Destination | $575 | $515 | $515 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | 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-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | 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 | Manual |
| 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 |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | 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 | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-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 | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Alcantara Simulated Suede/cloth | 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 | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Manual |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | 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 (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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | 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 Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P195/60HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Steel |
| 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 | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | 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 | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | 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 |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.76 | 4.31 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 165.7 " | 170.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 66.7 " | 68.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 56.7 " | 51.4 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 180 @ 5,500 Rpm | 160 @ 6,500 Rpm | 140 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 173 @ 1,950 Rpm | 132 @ 5,000 Rpm | 125 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.7 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 92 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.11/3.60 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,934 Lbs. | 2,782 Lbs. | 2,425 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,325 Lbs. |
| Payload | 902 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 101.2 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 57.8 " | 58.6 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 57.8 " | 58.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.7 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.2 " | 43.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 33.0 " | 27.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 37.8 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 36.7 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 51.2 " | 51.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.4 " | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 53.1 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 50.9 " | 50.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.8 Cu.ft. | 35.7 Cu.ft. | 16.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. | 78 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
