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2008 Volkswagen GTI PZEV
Hatchback · 200 hp · 24–25 mpg combined
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$22,800Factory MSRP, base configuration
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The numbers.
Four 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
125 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- cloth
- sport front seats
- 8-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 2 one-touch power windows
- remote window operation
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- electric speed-proportional power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- remote trunk release
- retained accessory power
- manual rear seat easy entry
- first aid kit
- leather and alloy steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- Performance tires
- 225/45R17 91H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
- self-leveling headlights
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- Emergency interior trunk release
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 10 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input
- satellite radio satellite radio
- speed sensitive volume control
- diversity antenna
2 interiors
- Anthracite
- Anthracite
Leather or cloth.
4 factory paints
- United Gray Metallic
- Black Magic Metallic
- Candy White
- Tornado Red
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2008 GTI.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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