Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (2008 - 2013): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The Volkswagen GLI ground clearance is between 4.9 to 5.4 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI with the GLI trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.4 inches while the 2013 Volkswagen GLI with the GLI trim has the lowest ground clearance of 4.9 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2013 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance

The 2013 Volkswagen GLI ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2013 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift \| FWD	4.9 in

2013 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift \| FWD	12 cm

2012 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance

The 2012 Volkswagen GLI ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2012 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in

2012 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm

2009 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance

The 2009 Volkswagen GLI ground clearance is 5.4 inches.

2009 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.4 in

2009 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

2008 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance

The 2008 Volkswagen GLI ground clearance is 5.4 inches.

2008 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	5.4 in

2008 Volkswagen GLI Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
GLI Sedan	2.0L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD	14 cm

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