
2008 Volkswagen GTI Base
- Used
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Gray
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Odometer
- 143,220 miles
- Body/Seating
- Hatchback/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 22/29 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.0L I4 DOHC Turbocharged
- VIN
- WVWFV71K28W183852
- Stock Number
- 288101G
The highlights
- High intensity discharge headlights
- Split folding rear seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Security system
- Alloy wheels
- Heated door mirrors
- Spoiler
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- Sport suspension
- Tires: performance
- AM/FM radio: SIRIUS
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Radio data system
- Speakers: 10
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual driver lumbar support
- Manual passenger lumbar support
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Sport steering wheel
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.5gal.
- Horsepower: 200hp @ 5,100RPM
- Manual-shift auto: Tiptronic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic with auto-shift
- Variable valve control
- Bodyside moldings
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 10.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,429kg (3,151lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.8mm (3.25" x 3.65")
- Engine displacement: 2.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 200hp @ 5,100RPM
- Engine torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,760mm (69.3")
- Exterior height: 1,483mm (58.4")
- Exterior length: 4,211mm (165.8")
- Front headroom: 998mm (39.3")
- Front legroom: 1,046mm (41.2")
- Front shoulder room: 1,389mm (54.7")
- Interior cargo volume: 428 L (15 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,303 L (46 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,667L (94.2 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 436kg (961lbs)
- Rear headroom: 978mm (38.5")
- Rear legroom: 897mm (35.3")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,387mm (54.6")
- Turning radius: 5.5m (17.9')
- Wheelbase: 2,578mm (101.5")
- Compass
- Display: analog
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- High intensity discharge headlights: Xenon
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
Recent Arrival! 22/29 City/Highway MPG
Awards:
* 2008 KBB.com Best Resale Value Awards
Reviews:
* A powerful, flexible engine combined with flat, responsive handling, a lot of grip in the corners and front-wheel-drive predictability make the 2008 Volkswagen GTI a joy to drive enthusiastically wherever appropriate. Source: KBB.com
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Peace of mind
Optional add-on protection
- GAP Protection
- Lifetime Powertrain
- Tires and Wheels
- Paint Protection
A name you can trust
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Awesome little car with kick
by Joseph King on 4/18/2023 12:34:01 PM
When I first got this little hatchback I expected it to be slow and and all that. But after driving around the highway, I see it is pretty darn fast. DSG is pretty quick to shift and i like it. - 4.0
Fahrenheit is Tight!
by Tennessee Tom on 9/6/2022 9:29:10 PM
As a Vol fan, I'm a sucker for anything orange, and, when I saw this car in a dealer's lot, I did a U-turn to check it out, then bought it. Was driving a white 2008 VW GTi already! It has aged, but still handles superbly, accelerates and brakes well, and is comfortable enough for me (good leg room). Was considering a Mazda 3 or this, bought this, and glad I did! The DSG transmission is very good, and forgiving, but be careful when downshifting! The recommended gas is premium, though I use midgrade. Performance would be better with premium. Had it chipped at APR, but have it set for regular driving, not the high-performance, which requires super-premium gas. Mileage has suffered as it has aged, get around 23 to 25 mpg overall. Love the hatchback, as I can put a 55-gallon drum in the back! Headlights don't light up the road as well as I'd like, but are adequate. Headliner coming loose in several places. Leather driver's seat cracked, so I bought seat covers. Radio works great, but the LCD screen has faded so much I can't tell what station I'm listening to, unless I'm using my presets. A/C is good; so is heat. Controls are easy to use, once I learned where everything was. I plan to keep this car for as long as it runs. - 5.0
Great car, Ive enjoyed 8 years with it
by St.Louis_GTI_Owner on 9/14/2018 3:59:04 AM
Bought it used in 2011, and have enjoyed it immensely the last 8 years. Other than the usual coil pack failures, the only issue I had was a turbocharger that needed replacing at 90K. It has never stranded me though, and Id strongly consider buying another. The car feels very refined and high quality, the factory stereo is very good, and its well equipped. I love the fact that there is room to throw my road bike in the back with no disassembly, and yet its fast, and handles extremely well.
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