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2002 Volkswagen GTI - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Chassis Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
EPA Mileage

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Type
4-cylinder, in-line
6-cylinder, 15 o V, gasoline
Bore
3.19 in
3.19 in
Stroke
3.40 in
3.56 in
Displacement
108.6 in (cubic)
170.3 in (cubic)
Compression Ratio
9.5 : 1
10.1 : 1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
180 @ 5500 (132 kW @ 5500)
174 @ 5800 (128 kW @ 5800)
Max. Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm
174 @ 1950-5000 (235 Nm @ 1950-5000)
181 @ 3200 (245 Nm @ 3200)
Fuel Requirement
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance
Premium unleaded recommended for maximum performance

Engine Design
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crank Shaft
Forged steel, five main bearings
Forged steel, seven main bearings
Cylinder Head
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train
Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, five valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters
Cooling System
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3-speed radiator fan
Lubrication
Rotary gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Rotary gear pump, oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (ME 7.5), turbocharger
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic), electronic throttle, variable intake manifold
Emission
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
OBD II, LEV, 3-way catalytic converter with two oxygen sensors (up- and downstream), secondary air injection pump, onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)

Electrical System
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Alternator, Volts/Amps
14 / 120
14 / 120
Battery, Volts (Amp Hours)
12 (60)
12 (60)
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 GTI 1.8T
Drive Train
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Automatic
1st
3.30 : 1
3.80 : 1
2nd
1.94 : 1
2.13 : 1
3rd
1.31 : 1
1.36 : 1
4th
1.03 : 1
0.94 : 1
5th
0.84 : 1
0.69 : 1
Reverse
3.06 : 1
2.97 : 1
Final
3.65 : 1
4.44 : 1

Drive Train GTI 2.8L VR6
Drive Train
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Gear Ratios
Manual
Automatic
1st
3.62:1
-
2nd
2.07:1
-
3rd
1.47:1
-
4th
1.04:1
-
5th
0.84:1
-
Reverse
3.38:1
-
Final
3.39:1
-

Capacities
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Engine Oil (with filter)
4.8 qt
6.3 qt
Fuel Tank
14.5 gal
14.5 gal
Coolant System
7.4 qt
9.5 qt
Wiper Fluid
3.2 qt
3.2 qt

Steering
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Type
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Rack and pinion, power assisted
Turns (lock to lock)
3.04
3.04
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
35.8 ft
35.8 ft
Ratio
15.6 : 1
15.6 : 1

Interior Volumes - SAE
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
EPA
Compact
Compact
Passenger Volume
88 ft (cubic)
88 ft (cubic)
Trunk Volume
18 ft (cubic)
18 ft (cubic)
Vol. with Rear Seat Folded
41.8 ft (cubic)
41.8 ft (cubic)
Seating Capacity
5
5
 
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Volume
49.8 ft (cubic)
38.2 ft (cubic)
49.8 ft (cubic)
38.2 ft (cubic)
Head Room
38.6 in
37.4 in
38.6 in
37.4 in
Shoulder Room
53.7 in
52.7 in
53.7 in
52.7 in
Leg Room
41.5 in
33.5 in
41.5 in
33.5 in

Body, Chassis and Suspension
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
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 gas pressurized 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 1/2 J x 16" alloy wheels
7 J x 17" alloy wheels
Tires
P205/55 R 16 H all season tires
P225/45 R 17 H all season tires
Drag Coefficient
0.31
0.31

Exterior Dimensions
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Wheelbase
98.9 in
98.9 in
Front Track
59.6 in
59.6 in
Rear Track
58.8 in
58.8 in
Length
164.9 in
164.9 in
Width
68.3 in
68.3 in
Height
56.7 in
56.7 in
Ground Clearance
4.0 in
4.0 in

Weights
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
Curb Weight  
  Manual transmission
2,932 lb
3,011 lb
  Automatic transmission
3,051 lb
N.A.
Payload  
  Manual transmission
902 lb
893 lb
  Automatic transmission
893 lb
N.A.

Fuel Consumption
GTI 1.8T
GTI 2.8L VR6
City
mpg
mpg
Manual Transmission
24
20
Automatic Transmission
22
N.A.
Highway
mpg
mpg
Manual Transmission
31
28
Automatic Transmission
29
N.A.
Performance 0 - 60 mph
Manual
7.5
8
Automatic
8.6
N.A.