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2012 Volkswagen GLI Base 4dr Sedan Man

2012 Volkswagen GLI
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sdn, Compact
22 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sdn
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
94.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3124
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
33
Engine Type:
Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement:
2.0L/- TBD -
Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
200 @ - TBD -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
207 @ - TBD -
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
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 - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x - TBD -
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
Trunk Volume (ft³):
15.5
Advanced Technical Data
Number of Passenger Doors:
4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
6
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
26
Trans Type:
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.32
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.98
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.98
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1):
4.55
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.68-2.92
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
7.2
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
9.1
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Sport
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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