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Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

2004 – 2008 Germany

Volkswagen built the Golf GTI / GTD / GTE from 2004 to 2008. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 200 to 230 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1992 – 1997), peak power rose from 150 to 230 hp, and minimum weight went up by 239 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L TFSI 6MT (200 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 200 hp 7.2 s 235 6-Speed manual
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (200 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 200 hp 7.2 s 235 6-Speed manual
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (230 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 230 hp 6.8 s 245 Manual, 6 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5100 RPM200 HP @ 5100 RPM197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
2952 lbs (1339 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5100 RPM200 HP @ 5100 RPM197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.5 in (114 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
2872.6 lbs (1303 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
169 KW @ 5500 RPM230 HP @ 5500 RPM227 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM300 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
152.2 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 6 Speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R18

Dimensions

Length
166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.5 in (114 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
2936.6 lbs (1332 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km
Length4,219 mm
Width1,760 mm
Height1,471 mm
Wheelbase2,581 mm
Curb weight1,303 – 1,339 kg
Torque280 – 300 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.