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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2013
Variants6
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power200 – 235 hp
0–100 km/h6.6 – 7.2 s
Top speed235 – 246 km/h
Fuel economy6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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1976 – 1983 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
1984 – 1992 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
1992 – 1997 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2004 – 2008 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2008 – 2013 Golf GTI / GTD / GTEViewing -
2009 – 2013 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2013 – 2017 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2014 – 2017 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2017 – 2020 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2020 – 2024 Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2024 – present Golf GTI / GTD / GTE -
2025 – present Golf GTI / GTD / GTE





