Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Price $34,795 – $42,395
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 10.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 83%(view ratings)
The Golf GTI is the original hot hatch, the benchmark for all the others. The first generation launched in Canada in 1983 with a mere 90 horsepower. Today, the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine under the hood generates 241 horsepower. It can be mated to a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic, sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. The rear hatch makes it a versatile sporty car, but the lack of physical controls is a problem for drivers.

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Pricing
MSRP CA$34,795
Fees CA$1,950
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$655/month
Powertrain
Engine 2,0 l I-4
Power 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm (180 kW)
Torque 273 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,300 rpm (370 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Hatchback
Category Compact Car, Compact sports car
Assembly Wolfsburg, DE
Generation 8
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 9.9 L/100km
Highway 7.4 L/100km
Combined 8.8 L/100km
Autonomy 568 km
CO₂ emissions 204 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats not available
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats not available
Head-up display not available
Surround-view camera not available
Smart key not available
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control not available
Remote engine start not available
GPS not available
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Rear USB ports not available
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM not available
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Wireless phone charging standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electrical variable assist
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc
Front tires P225/40R18
Rear tires P225/40R18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,287 mm (169″)
Width 1,789 mm (70″)
Height 1,464 mm (58″)
Wheelbase 2,631 mm (104″)
Weight 1,446 kg (3,188 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 564 l and 977 l
Fuel tank 50 l (11 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.4 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 4.3 s (estimated)
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 38 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 5/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10
Average 83%(view ratings)