2009 Volkswagen GTI Base FWD Manual

• 17 Denver alloy wheels
• Body-color bumpers
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals
• Body-color rear spoiler located above hatch
• Front halogen projector lens foglights
• HID xenon headlights
• P225/45HR17 all-season high performance tires
• Temporary use spare tire
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles

• 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls
• 60/40 split/folding rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, center armrest w/(2) cup holders, pass-through
• 8-way manual heated front sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar support
• Air conditioning w/pollen filter
• Alloy pedals
• Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system
• Center console -inc: aux pwr outlet, (2) front cup holders
• Cloth seat trim
• Cruise control
• Front center armrest w/storage compartment
• Front/rear floor mats
• Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
• Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps
• Leather shift knob & hand brake
• Multi-function trip computer -inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions, compass
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player -inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack
• Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
• Rear & cargo area aux pwr outlets
• Rear heating/air conditioning ducts
• Rear window defroster
• Remote hatch/fuel door releases
• Remote keyless entry
• SIRIUS satellite radio
• Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors

• 2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine
• 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
• Dual exhaust tips
• Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering
• Electronic differential lock (EDL)
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear sport suspension w/stabilizer bars
• Independent 4-link rear suspension
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers

• 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
• Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression
• Child safety rear door locks
• Clutch starter interlock
• Collapsible steering column
• Daytime running lights
• Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
• Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
• Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)
• Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)
• Front/rear side curtain protection
• Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
• LATCH child restraint system
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Model Highlights

Volkswagen's entry-level Rabbit hatch and its performance-oriented variant, the GTI, share a platform and most body components and as a result, are both available in 2- or 4-door bodystyles. The Rabbit is powered by a 170-horsepower, 2.5L 5-cylinder engine; in 2-door models it is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which has a Sport mode, while the 4-door Rabbit is available only with the automatic. The GTI may share a lot of DNA with the Rabbit, but it features a turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 200 horsepower as well as improved efficiency over the unit found in the Rabbit. The GTI's engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an available Direct Shift 6-speed automated manual dual-clutch transmission. The manual-transmission-equipped GTI is rated at 32 mpg on the highway. The Rabbit comes with a wide range of standard equipment for a low-priced small car, including air conditioning, power heated mirrors, cruise control, power windows, locks, and mirrors and an 8-speaker CD stereo system. An electric power steering system helps bring crisp handling and easy maneuverability in parking lots. Volkswagen's electronic stabilization program (ESP) is now standard on all Rabbits and GTIs. The GTI comes with plenty of additional performance and convenience equipment, including 17-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust tips, vented front disc brakes, a sport suspension, special appearance cues, alloy pedals and sport seats. Xenon headlamps, keyless entry and a 6-CD/10-speaker stereo system are among the included extras. Both the Rabbit and the GTI offer generous standard safety features. Front side and full-length curtain air bags and anti-lock brakes are standard on both, as well as Volkswagen's electronic stability program.