So It Is An Improvement Nonetheless
It has been almost 7 years since I bought the little Scooby and right now it is acting its age. It had a whole lot of stuff done to it. Some maintenance (a top overhaul and a radiator change) and some modifications (shocks, pulleys, wheels, exhaust etc.). Whatever it is the car has performed admirably although it is currently in need of some new spark plug cables - it is misfiring currently and not surprisingly the official importer does not keep stock of the part. Singapore is the closest source and I therefore would be driving around with a stuttering car. Anyway, some of you may ask how fast is a 1.6liter normally aspirated Subaru with 5 speed manual All-Wheel drive? 0-100km/h in about 8 seconds and about 200km/h. Most normal 1.6TS would do it in 12.5seconds and max out at about 175km/h. So it is an improvement nonetheless. NOT 0-100km/h in 5seconds like a WRX STI but note the standard car weighs 1,250kg (1,390kg STI) and mine has a lightened flywheel, crank pulley and it is 70kg lighter too. So it is a decent B-road blaster in my not so humble opinion. Anyway, I recently drove a Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI recently and I am not really impressed. UNLESS your intention is buying an affordable German hatchback and not a GTI.
What is the curb weight of the 2014 VW GTI? The curb weight of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 3113 lbs.. How long is the 2014 VW GTI? The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 13 ft. 9.9 in. (165.9 in.) long. How tall is the 2014 VW GTI? The height of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 4 ft. 9.8 in. (57.8 in.). What is the city and highway range of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI in miles? The EPA range estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 304.5 mi. 449.5 mi. on the highway. What is the EPA city and highway mileage estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI? The EPA mileage estimate for the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 21 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway. What is the drivetrain warranty on the 2014 VW GTI? The drivetrain warranty of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 5 yr./ 60000 mi.. What is the wheel base of the 2014 VW GTI?
The 2014 Volkswagen GTI has a 8 ft. 5.5 in. (101.5 in.) wheel base. Does the 2014 VW GTI include free maintenance? The 2014 Volkswagen GTI has free maintenance for 2 yr./ 24000 mi.. How many horsepower does the engine in the 2014 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2014 Volkswagen GTI's engine produces 200 hp @ 5100 rpm. How much torque does the engine in the 2014 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2014 Volkswagen GTI's engine produces 207 ft-lbs. What is the turning circle of the 2014 VW GTI? The 2014 Volkswagen GTI's turning circle is 35.8 ft.. How wide is the 2014 VW GTI? The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 5 ft. 10 in. (70 in.)12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s) wide. How many valves does the 2010 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2010 Volkswagen GTI has 16 valves. How many valves does the 2004 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2004 Volkswagen GTI has 20 valves. How many valves does the 2007 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2007 Volkswagen GTI has 16 valves. How many valves does the 2006 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2006 Volkswagen GTI has 20 valves. How many valves does the 2003 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2003 Volkswagen GTI has 20 valves. How many valves does the 2002 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2002 Volkswagen GTI has 20 valves. What size engine does the 2010 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2010 Volkswagen GTI has an inline 4 engine. Is the 2009 Volkswagen GTI electric or gas? The 2009 Volkswagen GTI is a gas-powered vehicle. What kind of transmission does the 2009 Volkswagen GTI have? The 2009 Volkswagen GTI has a 6-speed manual.
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