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2013 Volkswagen GLI
$23,945 - $29,525Starting MSRP



Deep Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
27 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
Volkswagen's GLI was reintroduced in 2012, based on the all-new Jetta platform. Underneath the familiar Jetta body, the GLI has been tuned for performance, with a specialized sport suspension system as well as some tech items lifted from the...
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Exterior
Deep Black Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Tornado Red
Frost Silver Metallic
Candy White
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact
Number of Passenger Doors: 4
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement: 2.0L/121
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 207 @ 1700
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/manual shift
Trans Description Cont. Again:
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
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.06-3.14
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 27 (2012)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 24 (2012)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32 (2012)
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.10
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3157
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: - TBD -
Brake ABS System: - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.7 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 225/40R18H
Rear Tire Size: 225/40R18H
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.01
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5
Wheelbase (in): 104.4
Length, Overall (in): 182.2
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
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 94.1
Front Head Room (in): 38.2
Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 37.1
Second Leg Room (in): 38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.6
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen GLI
Body Style: Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: - TBD -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.9 (2012)
Pricing
This model has 24 different trims.
MSRP
$29,525
Invoice
$28,344
Description
2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100, Automatic w/manual shift
Fuel Economy
This model has 24 different trims.
City
24 MPG
Hwy
32 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Description
2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100, Automatic w/manual shift
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