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Volkswagen GTI

General information

ModelVolkswagen GTI
Year2009
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque207.00 Nm (21.1 kgf-m or 152.7 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke79.9 x 77.4 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-60 miles7.5 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2667 litres (705 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD23010
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