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Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

2008 – 2013 Germany

The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE was in production from 2008 to 2013. Its petrol engines range from 200 to 235 hp across 6 variants. Against its predecessor (2004 – 2008), peak power rose from 230 to 235 hp.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L T-FSI 6AT FWD (200 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 200 hp 7.2 s 235 6-speed automatic DSG
2.0L T-FSI 6MT FWD (200 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 200 hp 7.2 s 235 6-speed manual
2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (210 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 211 hp 6.9 s 238 6-speed automatic DSG
2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (210 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 211 hp 6.9 s 240 6 speed manual
Edition 35 - 2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (235 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 235 hp 6.9 s 246 6 speed automatic DSG
Edition 35 - 2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (235 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 235 hp 6.6 s 246 6 speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5100 RPM200 HP @ 5100 RPM197 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM281 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

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 automatic DSG

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width
69.2 in (1758 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Wheelbase
101.4 in (2576 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Turning circle
35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25.7 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway
45.6 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined
35.8 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
189 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 RPM281 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

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
165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width
69.2 in (1758 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Wheelbase
101.4 in (2576 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Turning circle
35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25.7 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway
45.6 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined
35.8 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
155 KW @ 5300-6200 RPM211 HP @ 5300-6200 RPM208 BHP @ 5300-6200 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1700-5200 RPM281 Nm @ 1700-5200 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
148 mph (238 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.6 in (1,534/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Turning circle
35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3117 lbs (1414 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4167 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
155 KW @ 5300-6200 RPM211 HP @ 5300-6200 RPM208 BHP @ 5300-6200 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1700-5200 RPM281 Nm @ 1700-5200 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 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
165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.6 in (1,534/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Turning circle
35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3071 lbs (1393 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
173 KW @ 5500 RPM235 HP @ 5500 RPM232 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM300 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6 speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length
165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.6 in (1,534/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Turning circle
35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2965 lbs (1345 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4211 lbs (1910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
173 KW @ 5500 RPM235 HP @ 5500 RPM232 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM300 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6 speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length
165.9 in (4214 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.6 in (1,534/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Turning circle
35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3071 lbs (1393 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km
Length4,214 mm
Width1,758 – 1,786 mm
Height1,468 mm
Wheelbase2,576 – 2,578 mm
Curb weight1,290 – 1,414 kg
Torque281 – 300 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.