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Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

2009 – 2013 Germany

The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is a car built from 2009 to 2013. All 2 variants use diesel engines, from 170 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.1 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (2008 – 2013), peak power fell from 235 to 170 hp, and minimum weight went up by 119 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (170 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 170 hp 8.1 s 220 6-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 170 hp 8.1 s 222 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 4200 RPM170 HP @ 4200 RPM168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM350 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.1 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
165.8 in (4211 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
59 in (1499 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.3/59.6 in (1,532/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3155 lbs (1431 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4211 lbs (1910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway
51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 4200 RPM170 HP @ 4200 RPM168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM350 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.1 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
165.8 in (4211 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
59 in (1499 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.3/59.6 in (1,532/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.3 cuFT (348 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3106 lbs (1409 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4167 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km
Length4,211 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,499 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb weight1,409 – 1,431 kg
Torque350 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.