2008 Volkswagen GTI Base 4dr 6M
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk V black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk V black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Golf V GTI Pirelli Interior by Berlin tommy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Volkswagen GTI Base 4dr 6M is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,230 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,230 ($35,066 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,880 ($36,047 *) |
| Destination Charge | $650 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Volkswagen GTI 2-DR. w/SAB).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 24, 2007 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign 07V442000
67 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI
Owner Complaints
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.