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Volkswagen Golf GTi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GTi
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating50 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1895 ccm (115.63 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.0 litres/100 km (21.38 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1895 ccm (115.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
0-50 miles5.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1497 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4330 litres (1,144 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1336 kg (2,945.4 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions192.0 g/km
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