2008 Volkswagen GLI

$24,300 - $25,375Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Transmission

DSG w/OD

Body Type

Sedan

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The Volkswagen Jetta sedan comes in three different models for 2008: S, SE, and SEL. The entire line is powered by a 170-horsepower, 2.5L five-cylinder engine, matched either with a five-speed manual gearbox or with a six-speed automatic...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

For 2008, a new SportWagen line of wagon models joins the Volkswagen Jetta lineup. The 2.0T four-cylinder engine is no longer offered on the Jet...

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Specs

EPA Classification: Compact

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement: 2.0L/121

Fuel System: FSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 207 @ 1800-5000

Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 6

Trans Description Cont.: DSG w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.08

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.09

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.92

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.98

Clutch Size (in):

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.06/3.14

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 29 (Est)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.6

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3334

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

Suspension Type - Front: Independent

Suspension Type - Rear: Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3 x 0.98

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 0.47

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Front Tire Order Code:

Rear Tire Order Code:

Spare Tire Order Code:

Front Tire Size: P225/45WR17

Rear Tire Size: P225/45WR17

Spare Tire Size: Compact

Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7

Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact

Front Wheel Material: Alloy

Rear Wheel Material: Alloy

Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.00

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5

Wheelbase (in): 101.5

Length, Overall (in): 179.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.1

Height, Overall (in): 57.4

Track Width, Front (in): 60.6

Track Width, Rear (in): 59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4

Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

Trunk Volume (ft³): 16.0

Passenger Capacity: 5

Passenger Volume (ft³): 91

Front Head Room (in): 38.5

Front Leg Room (in): 41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8

Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -

Second Head Room (in): 37.2

Second Leg Room (in): 35.4

Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.1

Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -

Vehicle Name: Volkswagen GLI

Body Style: 4 Door Sdn

Pricing

This model has 6 different trims.

MSRP

$25,375

Invoice

$23,732

Description

2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100-6000, DSG w/OD

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Fuel Economy

This model has 6 different trims.

City

22 MPG

Hwy

29 MPG

Combined

undefined MPG

Description

2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100-6000, DSG w/OD

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