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2013 Volkswagen GLI Base 4dr Sedan DSG

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Sedan, Compact
24 (2012) mpg city / 32 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

94.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3157

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

24 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

32 (2012)

Engine Type:

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/121

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

207 @ 1700-5000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/manual shift

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-link

Front Tire Size:

225/45R17H

Rear Tire Size:

225/45R17H

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.7 x 0.4

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

14.5

Wheelbase (in):

104.4

Length, Overall (in):

182.2

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

27 (2012)

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.05

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.30

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.90

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.91

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.76

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.99

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.06-3.14

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

6.9 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

9.1

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.3 x 1.0

Front Head Room (in):

38.2

Front Leg Room (in):

41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.2

Second Head Room (in):

37.1

Second Leg Room (in):

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.0

Height, Overall (in):

57.2

Track Width, Front (in):

60.1

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.9

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