2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a compact hothatch that is currently in its 7th generation - the 8th is on the way! It is also known as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada (Mk1 and Mk5), and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1).

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

Length: 168.0 inches /4268 mm

Height: 56.8 inches / 1442 mm

Width: 70.8 inches / 1799 mm

Wheelbase: 2,807 mm;

Weight: 3027 lb / 1373 kg

Trunk volume: 380 L w/ rear seats up / NA L w/ rear seats down

Ground clearance: 5.0 inches /128 mm

Approach/Departure angle: NA

Powertrain

Engine / Layout: 24-valve twin-turbo 3.0L V6/ front engine / all-wheel drive

Compression ratio: 9.8 : 1

Max. Power: 162 kW / 220 PS / 217 bhp @ 6,000 rpm

Max. Torque: 350 Nm @ 2,000 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed DSG (dual-clutch tranmission)

Performance - Acceleration & Braking

0 to 100 km/h: 6.5 seconds

0 160 km/h: NA

0 to 200 km/h: NA

Quarter mile: NA

Standing kilometre: NA

Top speed: 244 km/h

100 to 0 km/h: NA

Fuel Efficiency & Emissions

City in l/100km: NA

Highway in l/100km: NA

Mixed in l/100km: NA

CO2 emissions in g/km: 148