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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2012 - 2017)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Golf GTI
Generation
AU
Production years
2012 - 2017
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
4268 mm
3,686.0
Avg
4,460.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2626 mm
2,300.0
Avg
2,725.0
Higher is better
Width
1799 mm
1,662.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1481 mm
1,435.0
Avg
1,635.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
133 mm
133.0
Avg
163.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
9.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better
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Boot/interior

Boot space
380 l
225.0
Avg
422.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1270 l
870.0
Avg
1,354.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
244 - 265 km/h
155.0
Avg
246.0
Higher is better
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
92.0
Avg
350.0
Higher is better
Power
162 - 228 kW
48.0
Avg
162.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1984 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6 s
5.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
50 l
38.0
Avg
52.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 - 7 l/100km
  • vw LogoVW Golf (This) 6 - 7 l/100km
    6.0
City consumption (NEDC)
7 - 9 l/100km
  • vw LogoVW Golf (This) 7 - 9 l/100km
    7.0
Empty weight (EU)
1351 - 1402 kg
1,055.0
Avg
1,351.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
80 kg
50.0
Avg
90.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
75 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1600 kg
800.0
Avg
1,600.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
670 - 700 kg
500.0
Avg
670.0
Higher is better

Engines (Golf GTI)

Gasoline
MAN FWD
GTI
Engine & Power
Power
162 kW / 220 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
246 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
162 kW / 220 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
244 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GTI Performance
Engine & Power
Power
169 kW / 230 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4700 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI Performance DSG
Engine & Power
Power
169 kW / 230 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
248 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4700 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GTI Clubsport
Engine & Power
Power
195 kW / 265 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5350 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI Clubsport DSG
Engine & Power
Power
195 kW / 265 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5350 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GTI Clubsport S
Engine & Power
Power
228 kW / 310 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
265 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
380 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1850 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5350 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
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Volkswagen Golf GTI generations

Body type
Golf I
1974 - 1978
Length3705 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3705 mm
Body type
Golf I (1. Facelift)
1978 - 1987
Length3815 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3815 mm (+110 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf I (2. Facelift)
1980 - 1993
Length3815 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3815 mm
Body type
Golf Golf II
1983 - 1987
Length3985 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length3985 mm (+170 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf II (1. Facelift)
1987 - 1992
Length3985 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length3985 mm
Body type
Golf Golf III
1991 - 1999
Length4020 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length4020 mm (+35 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf IV
1997 - 2006
Length4149 mm
Height1444 mm
Wheelbase2511 mm
Length4149 mm (+129 mm)
Golf Golf V
2003 - 2009
Length4204 mm
Height1485 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4204 mm (+55 mm)
Golf Golf VI
2008 - 2016
Length4534 mm
Height1504 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4534 mm (+330 mm)
Golf Golf VII
2012 - 2017
Length4338 mm
Height1578 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Length4338 mm (-196 mm)
Golf Golf VII (1. Facelift)
2017 - 2020
Length4258 mm
Height1492 mm
Wheelbase2620 mm
Length4258 mm (-80 mm)
Golf VIII
2019 - 2024
Length4284 mm
Height1491 mm
Wheelbase2619 mm
Length4284 mm (+26 mm)
Golf Golf VIII (1. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4282 mm
Height1483 mm
Wheelbase2620 mm
Length4282 mm (-2 mm)
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1974
1974
I was introduced.
1978
1978
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
1980
1980
Golf I (2. Facelift) was introduced.
1983
1983
Golf II was introduced.
1987
1987
Golf II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf II.
1991
1991
Golf III was introduced.
1992
1992
Golf III was introduced.
1993
1993
Golf III was introduced.
1997
1997
Golf IV was introduced.
1999
1999
Golf IV was introduced.
2003
2003
Golf V was introduced.
2006
2006
Golf V was introduced.
2008
2008
Golf VI was introduced.
2009
2009
Golf VI was introduced.
2012
2012
Golf VII was introduced.
2016
2016
Golf VII was introduced.
2017
2017
Golf VII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf VII.
2019
2019
VIII was introduced.
2020
2020
VIII was introduced.
2024
2024
Golf VIII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced VIII.
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1. Overall rating 85%
2. Child passenger safety 89%
3. Adult passenger safety 94%
4. Pedestrian protection 65%
5. Safety assistance systems 71%
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