The 2001 Volkswagen GTI is available as a 2-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $19,275, the 2001 Volkswagen GTI GLS (M5) is powered by a 1.8L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 25-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2001VolkswagenGTIGLX (M5) , priced at $ 22,900 , is powered by a 2.8L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway.