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Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

1992 – 1997 Germany

Volkswagen built the Golf GTI / GTD / GTE from 1992 to 1997. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 116 to 150 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,064 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1984 – 1992), peak power fell from 160 to 150 hp, and minimum weight went up by 155 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 116 hp 10.4 s 196 5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 150 hp 8.7 s 215 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.6 cuFT (328 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2345.7 lbs (1064 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3549.4 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
133 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM180 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
158.3 in (4021 mm)
Width
66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/56.7 in (1,481/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
97.6 in (2479 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.6 cuFT (328 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight
2444.9 lbs (1109 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3670.7 lbs (1665 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway
36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km
Length4,021 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,479 mm
Curb weight1,064 – 1,109 kg
Torque166 – 180 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.