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2010 Volkswagen GTI Base 2dr HB Man

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door HB, Compact
21 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door HB

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

93.5

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3034

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas Turbocharged I4

Displacement:

2.0L/121

Fuel System:

FSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

207 @ 1800-5000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

225/45HR17

Rear Tire Size:

225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.26 x 0.47

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

14.5

Wheelbase (in):

101.5

Length, Overall (in):

165.8

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

7 (2009)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

25 (2009)

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.36

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.09

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.10

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.11

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.93

Reverse Ratio (:1):

1.64

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.94/3.09

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

480

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

7.5

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

120

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.4

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

4-link

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.01

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.8

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.28 x 0.98

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.7

Second Head Room (in):

38.5

Second Leg Room (in):

35.5

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.0

Height, Overall (in):

57.8

Track Width, Front (in):

60.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.7

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.0

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):

15.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):

46.0

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