1999 Volkswagen GTI Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 2 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation.

  • Length163.3 in
  • Width68.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,762 lb – 2,890 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length163.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase98.9 in
  • Curb weight2,762 lb – 2,890 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 1999 Volkswagen GTI

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 163.3 in · 68.3 in · 56.7 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x100, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS, P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS, 195/65R15, 205/55R16. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length163.3 in
Width68.3 in
Height56.7 in
Wheelbase98.9 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom37.1 in
Rear headroom36.5 in
Front legroom41.3 in
Rear legroom33.3 in
Front shoulder room53.7 in
Rear shoulder room52.7 in
Passenger volume85.0 cu ft
Luggage volume18.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight2,762 lb – 2,890 lb
Fuel tank14.5 gal – 14.6 gal
Max towing capacity1,000 lb – 2,000 lb

Engine

Torque122 – 181 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
  • P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
  • 195/65R15
  • 205/55R16
  • 225/45R17
  • 235/35R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver21"
  • Passenger19"
  • Rear13"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 47H5
  • H5-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.4 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (2 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
GLS 2dr Hatchback163.368.356.798.92762
GLX 2dr Hatchback163.368.356.798.92890

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Fourth generation): years 19992005. View model overview

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