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2009 Volkswagen GLI

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Price
Base price $29,975 (CAD)
Monthly payments $566/month (?)
Engine
Type I-4 2.0 litres
Power 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm (149 kW)
Torque 207 lb·ft @ 1,700 - 5,000 rpm (281 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Power to weight ratio 10.0
Bore 82 mm
Stroke 92 mm
Fuel type Premium
CO₂ emissions 4,080 kg/year
Ohter engines none
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual (base)
  • 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Sedans / Coupes under $50,000
Assembly N/A
Generation N/A
What's new N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 10.0 l/100km
Highway 9.0 l/100km
Autonomy 550 km
Tires / Suspension / Brakes / Safety
Steering rack and pinion with assist
Traction control yes
Stability control yes
Seat belts N/A
Airbags 6
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes disc (ABS)
Rear brakes disc (ABS)
Front tires 225/45R17
Rear tires 225/45R17
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,554 mm (179″)
Width 1,781 mm (70″)
Height 1,459 mm (57″)
Wheelbase 2,578 mm (101″)
Front track 1,540 mm (61″)
Rear track 1,518 mm (60″)
Weight 1,492 kg (3,289 lbs)
Weight distribution front-rear N/A
Capacities
Fuel tank 55 l (15 gal)
Trunk 500 l (18 ft³)
Towing N/A
Box length N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.4 s
80-120 km/h 4.6 s
Top speed N/A
Braking distance 37.2 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years / 80,000 km
Powetrain warranty 5 years / 100,000 km
Insurability rating N/A
Competition
Competitive models N/A
Guide de l'Auto ratings
Driving
8.0/10
Safety
7.0/10
Interior
7.0/10
Reliability
7.0/10
Winter driving
7.0/10
Comfort
8.0/10
Overall 73%
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