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2008 Volkswagen GTI Base

Hatchback · 200 hp · 24–25 mpg combined

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$22,800Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which GTI is right for you?

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$22,800This trimBase200 hp $22,800PZEV200 hp

The numbers.

Eight configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual.

200hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo

207lb-ftTorque

24–25mpgCombined · 20–22 city · 29 highway

FWD6-speed manual / 6-speed automated manual

5Seats

14.7–15.1 cu ftCargo volume

3,100–3,213 lbsCurb weight

4,112–4,199 lbsGVWR

2,000 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

Anthracite
Anthracite

Leather or cloth.

5 factory paints

Tornado Red
United Gray Metallic
Black Magic Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Candy White

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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