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2005 Volkswagen GTI (base trim)

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2005 Volkswagen GTI
Resale Value:$14,621  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.0L L4; 1.8L L4
Transmissions: 6 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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2005 Volkswagen GTI Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 18,000$12,910$12,010N/A$16,325$15,375$14,100N/A
18,001 - 25,000$12,810$11,910N/A$16,225$15,275$14,000N/A
25,001 - 30,000$12,710$11,810N/A$16,125$15,175$13,900N/A
30,001 - 40,000$12,610$11,710N/A$15,925$15,075$13,800N/A
40,001 - 50,000$12,410$11,610N/A$15,425$14,875$13,700N/A
50,001 - 60,000$11,835$11,410N/A$14,850$14,300$13,500N/A
60,001 - 70,000$11,160$10,735$9,260$14,175$13,625$12,825$11,912
70,001 - 85,000$10,660$10,110$8,610$13,750$13,125$12,200$11,262
85,001 - 100,000$10,260$9,685$7,935N/A$12,725$11,775$10,588
100,001 - 115,000$9,585$9,235$7,535N/A$12,050$11,325$10,188
115,001 - 130,000N/A$8,560$7,060N/AN/A$10,650$9,712
130,001 - 999,999N/A$8,110$6,435N/AN/A$10,200$9,088

2005 Volkswagen GTI Specs (base trim)

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Performance & Efficiency Hide
Turbo compressor
1,781 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and five valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 31 and EPA city (mpg): 24
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 134 kW , 180 HP SAE @ 5,500 rpm; 173 ft lb , 235 Nm @ 1,950 rpm

2005 Volkswagen GTI Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Not Tested Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Not Tested Rear Occupant Not Tested