Compare 2009 Volkswagen GTI - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $23,230 | $22,740 | $22,520 |
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Invoice | $21,656 | $21,286 | $20,758 |
Destination | $700 | $750 | $795 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Manual |
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 | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
Compass | Standard | Optional | Optional |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum | Aluminum |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
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 | N/A |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | N/A |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/piano Black | Leather/metal-look |
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 Power |
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 | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
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 | 2 - Fixed |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Speakers | 10 | 6 | 8 Performance |
Amplifier | Optional | N/A | 480W |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | 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 | ABS And Driveline |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | SecuriLock(R) |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
Grille Trim | Black | Body-colored | Black |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 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 | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass |
Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/45YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Machined 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 | 4.0L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
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 | Rear-wheel |
Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
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 | N/A |
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 | N/A |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 3.94 | 3.31 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 176.8 " | 187.6 " |
Exterior Body Width | 69.3 " | 69.5 " | 73.9 " |
Exterior Height | 58.4 " | 57.7 " | 55.4 " |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 |
Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 263 @ 5,500 Rpm | 210 @ 5,300 Rpm |
Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 280 @ 3,000 Rpm | 240 @ 3,500 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.8 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 96 Mph | 94 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | 59 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.44/3.70 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
Curb Weight | 3,100 Lbs. | 3,153 Lbs. | 3,336 Lbs. |
Payload | 968 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 103.9 " | 107.1 " |
Front Track | 60.4 " | 60.4 " | 62.4 " |
Rear Track | 59.7 " | 60.0 " | 63.0 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.1 '' | 16.7 '' |
Ground Clearance | N/A | 4.8 " | N/A |
Drag Coefficient | .32 | .32 | N/A |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.1 " | 42.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 36.3 " | 30.3 " |
Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.1 " | 38.6 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.4 " | 34.7 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.8 " | 53.6 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 52.5 " | 46.8 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.9 " | 55.4 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 54.0 " | 53.4 " |
Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 16.5 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 43.4 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | poor |
Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
Overall Front | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | marginal |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
Restraints | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | poor |