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Volkswagen GTI 1.8 T

General information

ModelVolkswagen GTI 1.8 T
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1779 ccm (108.55 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Displacement1779 ccm (108.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power183.00 PS (135 kW or 180 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque234.59 Nm (23.9 kgf-m or 173.0 ft.lbs)
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.0 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1352 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 detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1354 kg (2,985.1 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)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD19300
Service interval30,000 km
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