Compare 2008 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,300 | $22,440 | $22,770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,721 | $20,991 | $21,313 |
| Destination | $650 | $650 | $675 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| 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 | Power | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/piano Black | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 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 | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| 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 Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| 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 | Black | Body-colored | N/A |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 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 | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 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 | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 3.94 | 4.04 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 176.8 " | 173.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.3 " | 69.5 " | 69.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.4 " | 57.7 " | 52.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 263 @ 5,500 Rpm | 172 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 280 @ 3,000 Rpm | 181 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.7 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 96 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.44/3.70 " | 3.41/2.95 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,162 Lbs. | 3,153 Lbs. | 3,010 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,828 Lbs. |
| Payload | 992 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 103.9 " | 99.6 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 60.4 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 60.0 " | 59.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 4.8 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .32 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.1 " | 43.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 36.3 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.1 " | 36.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.4 " | 34.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.8 " | 51.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 52.5 " | 44.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.9 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 54.0 " | 50.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 16.5 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 43.4 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
