Compare 2009 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,230 | $24,149 | $22,520 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,656 | $22,837 | $20,758 |
| Destination | $700 | $745 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Leather | Leatherette | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 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 | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS(R) AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | 8 Performance |
| Amplifier | Optional | 650W | 480W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | 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 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 | High Intensity Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/45VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined 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 | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | 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 | Sportronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 3.78 | 3.31 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 180.4 " | 187.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.3 " | 72.2 " | 73.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.4 " | 53.8 " | 55.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 265 @ 5,750 Rpm | 210 @ 5,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 262 @ 4,500 Rpm | 240 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 6.1 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.8 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 96 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.74/3.54 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,100 Lbs. | 3,479 Lbs. | 3,336 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,332 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 968 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 101.4 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 61.8 " | 62.4 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 61.8 " | 63.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 20.0 '' | 16.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .34 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.8 " | 42.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 29.2 " | 30.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 38.5 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 34.6 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 44.4 " | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.2 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 51.2 " | 53.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 17.7 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 |
