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2008 Volkswagen GTI
2008 Volkswagen GTI Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$22,800 - $24,375
Original MSRP:
$21,258 - $22,794
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Volkswagen GTI Review
The 2008 Volkswagen GTI is comes in two trims - a 2.0T Coupe or a 2.0T Sedan. The Volkswagen GTI is a 2- or 4-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, or sports sedan. Both of the Volkswagen GTI trims are equipped with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 200-hp, turbo engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive. An optional 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is also available. The 2008 Volkswagen GTI has a 50,000mi/48 month basic warranty.
Standard features that make the 2008 Volkswagen GTI attractive, comfortable and convenient are: pre-wiring, oil cooler, front and rear power outlets, multiple safety airbags, remote fuel door release, ABS brakes, traction and stability control, stereo with CD player and changer, radio and vehicle anti-theft devices, keyless entry with remote, remote releases and controls, wheel locks, power accessories, intermittent wipers, signaling/heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted glass, rear defroster, rear spoiler, air-conditioning, air filter, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, compass, tilt steering, front bucket seats, multiple storage compartments, fog lights, and daytime running lights.
Optional premium upgrades for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI include a navigational aid, power sunroof, heated washer system, sunshade, front power lumbar support, heated front seats, and leather interior.
The 2008 Volkswagen GTI is rated highly for comfort and safety. The GTI has a starting price of $22,730.
Standard features that make the 2008 Volkswagen GTI attractive, comfortable and convenient are: pre-wiring, oil cooler, front and rear power outlets, multiple safety airbags, remote fuel door release, ABS brakes, traction and stability control, stereo with CD player and changer, radio and vehicle anti-theft devices, keyless entry with remote, remote releases and controls, wheel locks, power accessories, intermittent wipers, signaling/heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted glass, rear defroster, rear spoiler, air-conditioning, air filter, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, compass, tilt steering, front bucket seats, multiple storage compartments, fog lights, and daytime running lights.
Optional premium upgrades for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI include a navigational aid, power sunroof, heated washer system, sunshade, front power lumbar support, heated front seats, and leather interior.
The 2008 Volkswagen GTI is rated highly for comfort and safety. The GTI has a starting price of $22,730.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 07V442000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | SEP 17, 2007 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Number of Units Affected | 340000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW. |
| Consequence | INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
2008 Volkswagen GTI Models & Prices
2008 Volkswagen GTI BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr HB Man | $22,800 | $21,258 | $347 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB Man *Late Avail* | $22,800 | $21,258 | $347 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB Man PZEV | $22,800 | $21,258 | $347 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Man | $23,300 | $21,721 | $354 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Man *Late Avail* | $23,300 | $21,721 | $354 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Man PZEV | $23,300 | $21,721 | $354 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB DSG | $23,875 | $22,331 | $364 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB DSG *Late Avail* | $23,875 | $22,331 | $364 / Month* | |
| 2dr HB DSG PZEV | $23,875 | $22,331 | $364 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB DSG | $24,375 | $22,794 | $372 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB DSG *Late Avail* | $24,375 | $22,794 | $372 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB DSG PZEV | $24,375 | $22,794 | $372 / Month* | |
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2008 Volkswagen GTI Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Body-color bumpers | • |
| Body-color door handles | • |
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | • |
| Body-color rear spoiler located above rear hatch | • |
| Daytime running lights | • |
| Front halogen projector lens foglights | • |
| HID xenon headlights | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls | • |
| 60/40 split/folding rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, center armrest w/(2) cup holders, pass-through | • |
| 8-way manual front cloth sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar support | • |
| 8-way manual front leather sport bucket seats w/4-way pwr lumbar | • |
| Air conditioning w/pollen filter | • |
| Alloy pedals | • |
| Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system | • |
| Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front cup holders | • |
| Compass | • |
| Cruise control | • |
| Front center armrest w/storage compartment | • |
| Front/rear floor mats | • |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | • |
| Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps | • |
| Leather shift knob | • |
| Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions | • |
| Outside temp gauge | • |
| Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature | • |
| Rear heating/air conditioning ducts | • |
| Rear window defroster | • |
| Remote hatch/fuel door releases | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • |
| Sirius satellite radio | • |
| Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors | • |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| 17" "Denver" alloy wheels | • |
| 2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • |
| 6-speed direct shift gearbox w/OD, Tiptronic, sport mode, launch control | • |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | • |
| Clutch starter interlock | • |
| Dual exhaust tips | • |
| Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering | • |
| Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD) | • |
| Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) | • |
| Front wheel drive | • |
| Front/rear sport suspension w/stabilizer bars | • |
| Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) | • |
| Independent 4-link rear suspension | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • |
| P225/45HR17 summer performance tires | • |
| Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers | • |
| Temporary use spare tire | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters | • |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | • |
| Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | • |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags | • |
| Front/rear side curtain protection | • |
| LATCH child restraint system | • |
2008 Volkswagen GTI Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| 17" "DENVER" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P225/45HR17 all-season performance tires | • |
| 18" "HUFEISEN" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P225/40HR18 all-season performance tires | • |
| 18" "HUFEISEN" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P225/40YR18 summer performance tires | • |
| AUTOBAHN PKG -inc: top sport bucket seats w/heated leather seating surfaces, heated washer nozzles, pwr sunroof, audio system amplifier | • |
| COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated seats, heated washer nozzles | • |
| DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: 6-disc CD changer in center console (REQ: P03 Autobahn Pkg) *Incompatible w/MP3 format* | • |
| DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: iPod adapter (REQ: P03 Autobahn Pkg) *Incompatible w/MP3 format & deletes standard 6-disc CD changer* | • |
| IPOD ADAPTER (N/A w/PNV DVD Navigation System) *Replaces auxiliary input adapter* | • |
| PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM | • |
| PWR SUNROOF | • |
| REAR SIDE AIRBAGS | • |
NOTE Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, PA, RI, VT, AZ, DE, OH, OR, MD, NH, NJ, NV, WV ** | • |
| ** THIS VEHICLE MAY NOT YET BE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER DELIVERY-SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS ** | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| BASE | |
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| (4) RUBBER MATS & TRUNK LINER (PIO) | • |
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • |
| 18" "VISION V" ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P225/40R18 all-season tires (PIO) | • |
| GROUND EFFECTS KIT -inc: front spoiler, side sill extensions, rear valence (PIO) | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| INTERLAGOS CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • |
| PARTIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: P03 Autobahn Pkg) | • |
2008 Volkswagen GTI Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.28 x 0.98 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.26 x 0.47 |
Engine
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Gas Turbocharged I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5100-6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 207 @ 1800-5000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 165.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 101.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.3 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 |
Steering
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.01 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.8 |
Suspension
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 4-link |
Tires
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | 225/40R18 |
Transmission
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 |
Vehicle
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 94.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.3 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.6 |
Weight Information
| BASE | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3100 |
2008 Volkswagen GTI Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags |
| Front/rear side curtain protection |
| Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression |
| 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters |
| LATCH child restraint system |
| Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) |
| Clutch starter interlock |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams |
| Daytime running lights |
| Child safety rear door locks |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
