2008 Volkswagen GLI Specs

2008 Volkswagen GLI Specs
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Specs

Research 2008 Volkswagen GLI specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.

PZEV 4dr Sedan 6M (avail mid-Feb 08)

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

PZEV 4dr Sedan 6A (avail mid-Feb 08)

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A (ends mid-April 08)

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M (ends mid-April 08)

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A (ends mid-April 08) w/Rear Side Airbags

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M w/Rear Side Airbags

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A w/Rear Side Airbags

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M (ends mid-April 08) w/Rear Side Airbags

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A (ends mid-April 08) w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M (ends mid-April 08) w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A (ends mid-April 08) w/Rear Side Airbags w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M w/Rear Side Airbags w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6A w/Rear Side Airbags w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4289
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3334	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	6.9
Acceleration 0-100	-

Base 4dr Sedan 6M (ends mid-April 08) w/Rear Side Airbags w/Autobahn Package

Drive Train Specs

Drive Type	F
4WD Drive Type	-

Seating

Standard Seating	5
Max Seating	5
Rows	2

Hauling

Max Payload	955	lbs
Towing Capacity	-
Max Towing Capacity	-

Angling

Angle of Approach	-
Angle of Departure	-
Breakover Angle	-

Gas

Tank 1	14.5	gal
Tank 2	-

Vehicle Weight

Weight Rating	4245
Weight Range	4001-5000
Curb Weight	3290	lbs
Combined Weight Rating	-

Suspension

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Brake

Front brake diameter	12.3
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Front brake width	1.0
Rear brake diameter	11.3
Rear brake type	disc
Rear brake width	0.5

Handling

Aerodynamic Drag	0.33
Turning Diameter	35.1	ft
Braking Distance	-
Acceleration	7.2
Acceleration 0-100	-

2008 Volkswagen GLI Specs

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Specs

PZEV 4dr Sedan 6M (avail mid-Feb 08)

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

PZEV 4dr Sedan 6A (avail mid-Feb 08)

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

Base 4dr Sedan 6A (ends mid-April 08)

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

Base 4dr Sedan 6M

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

Base 4dr Sedan 6A

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

Base 4dr Sedan 6M (ends mid-April 08)

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

Base 4dr Sedan 6A (ends mid-April 08) w/Rear Side Airbags

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight

Suspension

Brake

Handling

Base 4dr Sedan 6M w/Rear Side Airbags

Drive Train Specs

Seating

Hauling

Angling

Gas

Vehicle Weight