1995 Volkswagen GTI Review
Price Estimate: $5,319 - $8,318
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The GTI returns with a vengeance after taking two years off -- based on the current-generation Golf, this pocket rocket has Volkswagen's 2.8-liter VR6 stuffed under its hood. Output is rated at 172 horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque; the company says the GTI VR6 can go from zero to 60 mph in seven seconds flat. As before, the GTI rides on a sport-tuned version of the regular Golf suspension; a standard traction control system prevents its low-profile 205/50R15 Goodyear tires from slipping too much off the line. Standard equipment includes height-adjustable sport seats, a sunroof, a premium eight-speaker sound system and daytime running lights. The GTI meets 1997 side-impact standards, and its front seatbelts are height-adjustable and equipped with pre-tensioners.
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$199/mo for GTI VR6
GTI VR6
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$163/mo
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the real deal by : Jason Himo
3.88 out of 5 starsmrvr6, 12/08/2008
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
Well I must say I only owned this car for a few months and I enjoy it a lot especially that I'm only 20 years old. Its pretty much for Young guys who enjoy whipping it hard shifting gears blasting down the freeway. The engine of the vr6 is not only a strong engine but a engine that sounds like a g35 on those lines, quite unique and impressive for a stock car with no modifications on the … engine.
1995 Volkswagen GTI 2 Dr
4.38 out of 5 starsMetalHead, 08/26/2008
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
My VR6 172 HP 2-door has been a load of fun. The torquey 6 cylinder moves the car at low rpm easily and without the need to rev (Japanese) the motor but still tops-out @ 130 mph. Highway driving is FUN. I have been the original owner of my GTI. Maintenance costs have been about $3000 over the 198,000 miles I've driven the car. Items replaced: (2) wheel bearings $300 ea., (1set) shocks … $200 I replaced, (2) water pumps $350 ea., (2) sets of breaks $150 ea. I replaced (easy job), (1) muffler $375 I replaced, (1) fuel pump $180 I replaced (super easy job), (3) emission devices $275 I replaced, and a variety of other small items $300. Bottom line, I would buy another VW GTI VR6.
A whole lotta little car...
4.63 out of 5 starsMr.VW, 04/20/2002
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
Just an awesome car! Fast, roomy,
reliable, and fuel efficient. I pulled
trailers, waverunners and cars with
mine. Lots of power in the VR6.
Durable too. I put 70k miles on in
just less than 2 years before it was
totalled. I only had to replace the
ignition coil.
Don't Buy a German Car made in Mexico
3.38 out of 5 starsVW owner, 05/07/2002
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
The VR6 has good power and torque.
Clutch is smooth. However, I will not
recommend this car. A lot of stupid
expensive quirky things go wrong with
this car. 1)power window regulators go
bad 2)central locking system freezes up
in the winter, it effects the power
doors, gas filler door, and trunk lid 3)
sunroof freezes up, don't bother fixing
it it will malfunction again … 4)gauge
cluster will eventually malfunction,
i.e. tachometer&lights, replacement
cluster cannot be set to correct
mileage 5)electric system,factory alarm
will come on mysteriously 6)tie rods,
CV joints, axles, and steering
components don't last long.
1995 GTI Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $199/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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