2008 Volkswagen GTI Unknown

The 2008 GTI is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in two trims, the 2.0T and the 2.0T PZEV. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 200-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2008 GLI is a carryover from 2007. Turbocharged 2.0-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 200@5100, Torque Of 207@1800, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Head. Volkswagen's hot GTI hatch returns for the 2008 model year - and the tuner influence deepens as VW drops the ride height about two-thirds of an inch on the two-door and four-door models. The GTI's 2.0 liter, 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine works through either a standard six-speed manual transmission or a Direct Shift six-speed gearbox, a type of manual where the driver controls gear changes but the clutchwork is handled automatically. All GTIs come equipped with 17-inch wheels and performance tires, high-capacity brakes, sport suspension, metal-trimmed pedals, and monochromatic exterior paint schemes - in addition to air conditioning, cruise control, and a rear defroster. The standard safety equipment package includes anti-whiplash head restraints, a tire pressure monitoring system, front-side and curtain airbags, as well as electronic stability control.