2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI

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Vehicle Details

Year
2018
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
GTI
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A7 (Typ BQ/BV) Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Golf GTI Edition 1 (AU) DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
245 hp
Power (kW)
180 kW
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
0–60 mph
5.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.2 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,268 mm (168.0 in)
Width
1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height
1,442 mm (56.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,626 mm (103.4 in)
Curb weight
1,352 kg (2,981 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 - 6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 - 4,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Accessory Belt
60,000 km (37,282 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Material
Leather
Optional

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
150 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,538 mm (60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,516 mm (59.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
999 - 1,018 mm (39.3 - 40.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,469 mm (57.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Weight

Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg (3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
690 kg (1,521 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg (176 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
3
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Dynamic Cornering Lights
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Rear
LED
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Turn Signal
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Compass
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
MP3
App-Connect
Optional
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Yes
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Front
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
  • Touchscreen
  • Buttons
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Bottom of the Doors
Ambient Light
Optional
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Optional
Second Trunk Compartment
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
380 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,270 litres
Depth
839 mm (33.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,558 mm (61.3 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,996 mm (78.6 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Stainless Steel

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Headrests, Centre Seat, Foldable: Type
Manual
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Collapsible › Backrest Release
From Trunk
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Rear Camera Preparation
Yes
Voice Control
  • Media
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Sides
Optional
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Navigation
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
GPS Preparation
Yes
Start & Stop
Yes
Launch Control
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Optional
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
SD-Card
Optional
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Optional
Eco
Optional
Normal
Optional
Sport
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Sign Assist
Optional
Trailer Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional
Traffic Light Recognition
Optional
Emergency Assist
Yes
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Side
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
  • Remote
  • Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive | Timing)
Emergency Call
Optional
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

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