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Volkswagen Golf GTI Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2008–2016) — Sixth Generation

This sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI is the sporting Golf of its era, offered as Cabrio, Hatchback 3-door and Hatchback 5-door. You will find a 2.0-liter gasoline, front-drive formula aimed at everyday driving with extra response.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

The Volkswagen Golf GTI engine in this generation is a 2.0-liter gasoline unit sending power to the front wheels. Cabrio examples include 2.0 MT with a manual gearbox and 2.0 DSG with robotic shifting; the Hatchback 5-door sample also uses 2.0 MT.

Cabrio — Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp155 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³210 hp155 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³200 hp147 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³200 hp147 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp155 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³210 hp155 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³235 hp173 kW300 N⋅mRoboticFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1984 cm³210 hp155 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 DSGGasoline1984 cm³210 hp155 kW280 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Cabrio — Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Cabrio Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2.0 MT4246 mm1782 mm1423 mm2578 mm1458 kg
2.0 DSG4246 mm1782 mm1423 mm2578 mm1480 kg

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 DSG4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1314 kg1820 kg120 mm
2.0 MT4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1290 kg1820 kg120 mm
2.0 MT4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1318 kg1870 kg140 mm
2.0 DSG4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1339 kg1890 kg140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 DSG4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1420 kg1910 kg140 mm
2.0 MT4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1318 kg1870 kg140 mm
2.0 DSG4213 mm1786 mm1501 mm2578 mm1339 kg1890 kg140 mm

Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Cabrio — Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Cabrio Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 MT250 l
2.0 DSG250 l

Hatchback 3-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.0 DSG350 l1305 l
2.0 MT350 l1305 l
2.0 MT350 l1305 l
2.0 DSG350 l1305 l

Hatchback 5-door — Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Volkswagen Golf GTI Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.0 DSG350 l1305 l
2.0 MT350 l1305 l
2.0 DSG350 l1305 l

Volkswagen Golf GTI Trims and Equipment

You will see Volkswagen Golf GTI trim levels as equipment packs sitting on a named technical version. The 2.0 MT Hatchback 5-door, for example, uses configurations named GTI, so cabin and exterior follow that pack while the manual, gasoline, front-drive layout stays the same.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
2.0 MTHatchback 3-doorGTI
2.0 MTHatchback 3-doorGTI Adidas
2.0 MTHatchback 3-doorGTI
2.0 DSGHatchback 3-doorGTI
2.0 MTHatchback 5-doorGTI
2.0 DSGHatchback 5-doorGTI