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What engine was in the 2002 GTI?
Used 2002 Volkswagen GTI Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
Is the VR6 a V-6?
VR6 engines are V6 piston engines with a narrow angle between the cylinder banks and a single cylinder head covering both banks of cylinders. Volkswagen Group introduced the first VR6 engine in 1991 and VR6 engines currently remain in production.
What Golfs have VR6?
The first 2.8-liter VR6 engine appeared in the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado and contemporary Passat, Drifted reports. It later made its way to cars like the Jetta, the Mk4 Golf GTI, the Phaeton, and even the Touareg and Atlas. But arguably the most iconic version is in the 2004 and 2008 Golf R32.
Does a 2002 Volkswagen GTI have a turbo?
Both GTI engines benefited from a power boost partway into the 2002 model year. The 1.8-liter turbocharged engine now boasts 180 horsepower, while the VR6 V6 jumps to 200 horsepower. Available in very limited quantities is a high-performance GTI 337 Edition.
What kind of engine does a 2002 Volkswagen Golf have?
Almost 20 years later, they’re still at it, offering up a pair of potent alternatives to the more pedestrian Golf, which is available for 2002 with either a service-able 2-liter gas engine or an abstemious turbodiesel. Neither the turbodiesel’s 90 hp nor the 2-liter’s 115 is likely to stir the soul.
Should I buy a V-6 or a turbo GTI?
Much as I admire the V-6, I would now opt for the turbo. For one thing, the base price on the turbo GTI with five-speed manual is $18,910, $1,385 less than one propelled by the VR6, which itself has been “decontented” to make the price more appealing. (A 200+ hp version of the six is coming later this year – that could call for a re-examination.)
Is the Volkswagen GTI a good small car?
The Volkswagen GTI, it can be argued, is the one that showed America that small cars can be fun. Back in the early ’80s, Volkswagen produced it as a sporty variant on the Rabbit theme.
How many liters does a 2001 Volkswagen GTI have?
The GTI, a funky two-door hatchback, however, offers two ways of getting the blood pumping, and as of this year, the choice is tougher than ever. As in 2001, you can choose between a sweet 2.8-liter V-6 and a turbo four displacing a mere 1.8 liters.