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Volkswagen GLI 2.0T

General information

ModelVolkswagen GLI 2.0T
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 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
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power203.00 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.69 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 207.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1649 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space769 litres (203 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1236 kg (2,724.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1494 kg (3,293.7 pounds)
Towing weight3504 kg (7,725.0 pounds)
Overall length4560 mm (179.5 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD24270
CO2 emissions154.0 g/km
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