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2012 Volkswagen GLI
4dr Sdn Man
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1MSRP does not include destination and handling
2Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Vehicle
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Number of Passenger Doors | 4 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.77 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.09 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.32 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.98 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.98 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.68-2.92 |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3124 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
Tires
| Front Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Rear Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Spare Tire Order Code | - TBD - |
| Front Tire Size | 225/45R17H |
Steering
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.4 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 38.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
Exterior Dimensions
| Length, Overall (in) | 182.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.0 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 60.1 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 60.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.9 |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.6 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
Emissions
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 6 |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | 7.2 |
Engine
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5100-6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 207 @ 1700-5000 |
Mileage
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | 26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 22 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 33 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 9.1 |
Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | - TBD - |
Brakes
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.3 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.7 x 0.4 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | - TBD - |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name | Volkswagen GLI |
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