Model Year 2001 VW US Prices - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price*
GTI GLS 1.8T (5-speed manual)
$ 19,425
GTI GLX 2.8L VR6 (5-speed manual)
$ 23,050
*Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when the vehicle is built. Prices exclude taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by state.
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (upstream- and downstream), secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
Electrical System
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14 / 90
14 / 90
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (63)
Ignition
Digital electronic with knock sensor
Digital electronic with dual knock sensors
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-5-3-6-2-4
Drive Train GLS 1.8T
Drive Train
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
5-Speed Manual
4-Speed Automatic
1st
3.30 : 1
2.71 : 1
2nd
1.94 : 1
1.44 : 1
3rd
1.31 : 1
1.00 : 1
4th
1.03 : 1
0.74 : 1
5th
0.84 : 1
N.A
Reverse
3.06 : 1
2.88 : 1
Final
3.94 : 1
4.43 : 1
Drive Train GLX 2.8L VR6
Transmission Gear Ratios
5-Speed Manual
1st
3.62:1
2nd
2.07:1
3rd
1.47:1
4th
1.04:1
5th
0.84:1
Reverse
3.17:1
Final
3.39:1
Capacities
GTI GLS 1.8T
GTI GLX 2.8L VR6
Engine Oil (with filter), qt
4.8
5.8
Fuel Tank, gal
14.5
14.5
Coolant System, qt
6.7
11.1
Wiper Fluid, qt
2.1
3.2
Steering
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)
3.20
3.20
Turning Circle (curb to curb), ft
32.8
35.1
Ratio
17.8 : 1
15.8 : 1
Interior Volumes - SAE
EPA
Compact
Compact
Passenger Volume, ft3
86
86
Trunk Volume, ft3
18
18
Seating Capacity
Five
Five
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Volume, ft3
48.2
37.3
48.2
37.3
Head Room, in3
37.4
36.5
37.4
36.5
Shoulder Room, in3
53.7
52.7
53.7
52.7
Leg Room, in3
41.5
33.5
41.5
33.5
Body, Chassis and Suspension
Type
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, integrated stabilizer bar (sport suspension)
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 21mm stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, integrated stabilizer bar (sport suspension)
Independent torsion beam axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, 18mm stabilizer bar
Service Brake
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 280 x 22 mm front discs and 232 x 9 mm solid rear discs
Power assisted, dual diagonal circuits, 288 x 25 mm vented front discs and 232 x 9mm solid rear discs
Anti–Lock Braking System
Standard, all four wheels
Standard, all four wheels, 3-channel with electronic break pressure distribution
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels
6 J x 15" alloy wheels
6 1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels
Tires
P195/65 R 15 H all weather tires, H all season tires
P205/55 R 16 H all weather tires
Drag Coefficient
.31
.31
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase, in
98.9
98.9
Front Track, in3
59.6
59.6
Rear Track, in3
58.8
58.8
Length, in
164.9
164.9
Width, in
68.3
68.3
Height, in
56.9
56.9
Ground Clearance, in
4.0
4.0
Weights
Curb Weight
Manual Transmission
2,860 lb
2,999 lb
Automatic Transmission
2,913 lb
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Payload
Manual Transmission
900 lb
893 lb
Automatic Transmission
891 lb
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Fuel Consumption
City
mpg*
mpg*
Manual Transmission
24
20
Automatic Transmission
31
--
Highway
mpg*
mpg*
Manual Transmission
31
28
Automatic Transmission
28
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Performance 0 - 60 mph
Manual Transmission
8
7.7
Automatic Transmission
8.2
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*EPA fuel mileage estimates. Your mileage may vary.
Center high mounted stop lamp in top of rear window
S
S
Bumpers
Body color bumpers with black lower section
S
S
Doors
Body color door handles
S
S
2 doors (3, including hatch)
S
S
Energy absorbing side impact door padding
S
S
Anti-intrusion side door beams
S
S
Fuel Tank
Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge
S
S
Glass
Tinted glass, green
S
S
Gray shade band on upper windshield
S
S
Grille
Body color grille with center logo
S
S
Horn
Dual tone horns
S
S
Lighting
New side blinker lights (clear lens optic)
S
S
Lights, Front/Rear
Halogen headlamps, with clear, light-weight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
S
S
Darkened tail lamp lenses
S
S
Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed
S
S
European side blinker lights clear lens optic on front fender
S
S
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights are engaged with reduced power; instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power the light switch must be turned into on position.
S
S
Clear lens halogen front fog lamps
S
S
Mirrors
Body color mirror housings
S
S
Driver and passenger side power mirrors, heatable
S
S
Moldings/Panels
Body color side moldings
S
S
Paint
Non-metallic paint
S
S
Metallic paint (no charge option)
O
O
Roof
Power glass sunroof, tilt and slide, tinted glass, with sunshade, pinch protection, and power lock operated convenience closing feature
S
S
Tires
Full size steel spare wheel/tire
S
S
Wheels/Covers
6 J x 15" alloy wheels - 5-spoke, with VW logo hub cap (Avus)
S
--
7J x 17 alloy wheels - 5 spoke, with VW logo hub cap (Monte Carlo)
O
O
New 6 1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels (Montreal II)
--
S
Anti-theft wheel locks
S
S
Wipers/Washers
Two speed windshield wipers with 4-speed, intermittent wipe feature (intermittent feature is vehicle speed sensitive - the faster the vehicle speed, the shorter the pause interval)
S
S
Rear wiper/washer system with intermittent wipe feature
S
S
Rain sensor, automatic wiper speed control, windshield wiper speed control is vehicle speed sensitive
--
S
Heated windshield washer nozzles (front)
P
S
Interior Features
GLS 1.8T
GLX VR6
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning, CFC-free
S
--
Electronic climate control (Climatronic), CFC-free
--
S
Alarm/Anti-theft
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio, and starter, with warning LED in driver's door top sill and audible/visual de/activation verification
S
S
Immobilizer theft deterrent system
S
S
Armrest
Front center armrest, adjustable/folding with storage compartment
S
S
Ashtray/Lighter
Ashtray and lighter (dealer installed)
O
O
Non-smoker package (power outlet with plug, ashtray receptacle with red insert)
S
S
Rear ashtray receptacle with red insert at rear end of center console
S
S
Assist Handles
Silicone dampened-return assist handles, 2 front and 2 rear
S
S
Cruise Control
Cruise control
S
S
Cup Holders
New front cupholder
S
S
Defroster
Electric rear window defroster
S
S
Electric side mirror defroster/defogger
S
S
Doors
Open door warning/courtesy lights, in front doors
S
S
Doors/Side Panels
Molded door trim with cloth inserts
S
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Integrated armrests in rear side panels
S
S
Integrated armrests in front door panels
S
S
Molded door trim with smooth leatherette inserts
P
S
Floor Mats
Front and rear carpeted floor mats
S
S
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, gear indicator (if equipped with optional automatic transmission), warning lights, digital clock
S
S
Illumination of controls, gauges, instruments - blue, with red indicators
S
S
Multi function trip computer: Featuring trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, outside temperature, engine oil temperature. Dot matrix font.
--
S
Brake wear indicator
S
S
Keys
Valet key
S
S
Lighting
Interior front center dome light with time delay with 2 reading lights
S
S
2 rear reading lights
S
S
Luggage compartment light
S
S
Glove box light
S
S
Locks
Driver and passenger door mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking system
S
S
Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 mph). Dealer can disable feature or program to unlock when ignition key is removed. Doors unlock automatically upon airbag deployment.
S
S
Remote central power locking system with selective unlocking and key operated convenience close feature
S
S
Mirrors, Interior
Driver and front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors with sliding covers, with illumination light in headliner
S
S
Sliding cover on visor vanity mirror
S
S
Interior rear view mirror, self-dimming with switch
--
S
Mirror control pad with joystick control
S
S
Ornamentation
Genuine wood décor
--
S
Chrome interior door handles and ring on shift knob
S
S
Chrome shift lever base plate (automatic transmission only)
S
S
Chrome button for park brake
S
S
Chrome lock cylinders for glovebox and remote trunk release
S
S
Power Outlets
1 SAE size outlet in center console
S
S
Power outlet (SAE size) in trunk
S
S
Radio/Audio
CD changer preparation with CD changer wiring harness and mounting shelf in left hand side pocket of trunk
S
S
Premium V, 8-speaker AM/FM cassette stereo sound system with control capability for (optional) CD changer, and single CD, theft-deterrent warning light and coding system.
S
--
Monsoon Sound System 8 speaker with amplifier, Premium V radio with AM/FM cassette, control capability for (optional) CD changer, and single CD theft deterrent warning light and coding system.
Safety belt pre-tensioners with load limitors, front seats only
S
S
Rear 3-point safety belts, all three seating positions color coordinated
S
S
Driver and front passenger front air bag supplemental restraint system*
S
S
Driver and front passenger side air bag supplemental restraint system*
S
S
Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts, color coordinated
S
S
Interlock feature - center rear safety belts cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position
S
S
Automatic locking retractors for front and rear passenger safety belts, to secure child seat in place
S
S
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. Formerly known as ISOFIX)--child seat lower attachment points and top tether , rear outboard seating positions
S
S
Seating, Front
Lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
P
S
"Easy entry system" allows front seat to move forward for easy access to rear seating area.
S
S
Front sport seats, fully reclining, height adjustable, with height adjustable head restraints
S
S
Heatable front seats
P
S
Front seats, fully reclining, height adjustable, with adjustable (height and angle) lockable head restraints
S
S
Seating, Rear
60/40 split folding rear seat
S
S
Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions
10 year/100,000 (whichever comes first) mile Limited Powertrain Warranty. 10 year/100,000 mile coverage for first retail owner and immediate family members only. Subsequent owners receive 5 year/50,000 (whichever comes first) mile coverage.
