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Volkswagen GTI VR 6

General information

ModelVolkswagen GTI VR 6
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2784 ccm (169.88 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Displacement2784 ccm (169.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power203.00 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque264.42 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 90.0 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1474 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2492 litres (658 gallons)
Cargo space510 litres (135 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1377 kg (3,035.8 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD22380
Service interval30,000 km
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