Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

2013 – 2017 Germany

The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is a car built from 2013 to 2017. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 184 to 230 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.2 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (2009 – 2013), peak power rose from 170 to 230 hp, and minimum weight went down by 58 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2013 – 2017

Variants6

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power184 – 230 hp

0–100 km/h6.4 – 7.5 s

Top speed229 – 249 km/h

Fuel economy4.2 – 6.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (184 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	184 hp	7.5 s	229	6-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (184 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	184 hp	7.5 s	230	6-speed manual
2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.5 s	245	6-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (220 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	220 hp	6.5 s	246	6-speed manual
2.0L TSI 6AT FWD (230 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	230 hp	6.4 s	248	6-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (230 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	230 hp	6.4 s	249	6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 135 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM184 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM181 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1750-3250 RPM380 Nm @ 1750-3250 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55R16

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3075 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4145 lbs (1880 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 135 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM184 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM181 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1750-3250 RPM380 Nm @ 1750-3250 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55R16

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3036 lbs (1377 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 109 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 162 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM220 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM217 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4057 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 148 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 162 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM220 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM217 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4400 RPM350 Nm @ 1500-4400 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2978 lbs (1351 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 139 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 169 KW @ 4700-6200 RPM230 HP @ 4700-6200 RPM227 BHP @ 4700-6200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4600 RPM350 Nm @ 1500-4600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 154 mph (248 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3091 lbs (1402 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 169 KW @ 4700-6200 RPM230 HP @ 4700-6200 RPM227 BHP @ 4700-6200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4600 RPM350 Nm @ 1500-4600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3047 lbs (1382 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 139 g/km

Length4,267 mm

Width1,791 mm

Height1,443 mm

Wheelbase2,631 mm

Curb weight1,351 – 1,402 kg

Torque350 – 380 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.