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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

GermanyGasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2023
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
GTI
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A8 (Type CD/CG)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
GTI Clubsport DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
300 hp
Power (kW)
221 kW
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.6 seconds

Dimensions

Length
4,295 mm (169.1 in)
Width
1,789 mm (70.4 in)
Height
1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,628 mm (103.5 in)
Curb weight
1,461 kg (3,221 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 - 5,200 rpm
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
Displacement
1,984 cc
82.5 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm (3.7 in)
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
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gear Selector
Joystick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Brake Caliper Colour
Red
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d -TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Emission Class
C
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Evaporative Control System

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,073 mm (81.6 in)
Track, Front
1,539 - 1,541 mm (60.6 - 60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,513 - 1,515 mm (59.6 - 59.6 in)
Approach Angle
11.6 °
Breakover Angle
11.1
Departure Angle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
  • Plastic
  • Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
  • Climate Control
  • Media
  • Navigation
  • Phone

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Volkswagen emblem
Diameter
312 - 328 mm (12.3 - 12.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
272 - 300 mm (10.7 - 11.8 in)
Cooling
Solid
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
  • WLTP Consumption
    Low (l/100km) (WLTP)
    11.1 litres / 100 km
    Medium (l/100km)
    7.2 litres / 100 km
    High (l/100km)
    6.2 litres / 100 km
    Extra High (l/100km)
    7 litres / 100 km
    Combined (l/100km)
    7.3 - 7.4 litres / 100 km
    Fuel Consumption NEDC
    City
    8.4 litres / 100 km
    Highway
    5.6 litres / 100 km
    Combined
    6.6 litres / 100 km
    Emission WLTP
    CO₂, Combined
    166 - 167 g/km
    Emission NEDC
    CO₂, Combined
    151 g/km
    13.9 °
    Turning Circle
    12 m
    Ground Clearance
    120 - 150 mm (4.7 - 5.9 in)

    Interior

    Head Room, Front
    996 - 1,018 mm (39.2 - 40.1 in)
    Head Room, Rear
    968 - 971 mm (38.1 - 38.2 in)
    Leg Room, Front
    1,047 mm (41.2 in)
    Leg Room, Rear
    889 mm (35.0 in)
    Hip Room, Front
    1,356 mm (53.4 in)
    Hip Room, Rear
    1,176 mm (46.3 in)
    Shoulder Room, Front

    Weight

    Gross Weight
    1,930 kg (4,255 lb)
    Cargo Capacity
    469 kg (1,034 lb)
    Max Roof Load
    75 kg (165 lb)
    Permitted Axle Load, front
    1,080 kg (2,381 lb)
    Permitted Axle Load, rear
    900 kg (1,984 lb)
    Front Doors
    Conventional
    Rear Doors
    Conventional
    Door Handles
    Pull-out
    Platform
    Volkswagen Group
    MQB Evo

    Equipment

    Side Mirrors
    Mirror Type
    Conventional
    Adjustments
    Electrical
    User Memory
    Yes
    Heated
    Yes
    Automatic Tilt Down
    Yes
    Ground Light
    Optional
    Turning Signal
    Yes
    Mirror Shape, Driver side

    Lights

    Main Beam
    LED
    Low Beam
    LED
    Rear Lights
    LED
    Daytime Running Light
    LED
    Fog Lights
    Yes
    Special Features
    • Automatic Headlight Activation
    • Come Home/Leaving Lights
    Fog Lights
    Front

    Colour

    Door Handles
    Same as Car

    Rims & Tires

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    Indirect
    Number of Bolts
    5 pcs
    Bolt Distance
    112
    Nut/Bolt Dimensions
    M14x1.5
    Central Bore (CB), front
    57.1
    Central Bore (CB), rear
    57.1
    Fastening Type
    Lug Bolts
    Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
    Yes
    Odometer Limit
    1,000,000 km/miles
    Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
    Display
    Yes
    Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
    Type
    Colour
    Shape
    Cockpit
    Climate Control
    Climate Control
    Automatic
    Number of Climate Zones
    • 2
    • 3
    Air Condition
    Yes
    Micro Filter
    Yes
    Pollen Filter
    Yes
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    Yes
    Controls
    Touchscreen
    Back Seat Controls
    Yes
    Climate Control › Air Condition
    Refrigerant
    • R1234yf
    • R134A
    Refrigerant, Capacity
    460 g
    Connectivity
    Radio
    • FM
    • DAB+
    • RDS
    Media Format
    MP3
    App-Connect
    • Android Auto
    • Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
    • MirrorLink
    Bluetooth
    • Phone
    • Audio
    Connectivity › Media Inputs
    USB
    USB-C
    Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
    Placement
    • Front
    • Rear
    Displays
    Center Display
    Yes
    Center Display Controls
    • Touchscreen
    • Gesture Control
    Displays › Center Display
    Type
    Colour
    Features
    Dynamic Volume
    Optional
    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
    • Footwell (Front)
    • Door Handles (Exterior)
    • Bottom of the Doors
    Ambient Light
    Yes
    Selectable Light Colour
    Yes
    Lights › Guide Light
    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
    • Driver
    • Passenger
    Other Equipment › Clock
    Digital
    • Center Display
    • Instrument Cluster
    Other Equipment › Carpets
    Colour
    Black
    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

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk
    Yes
    Cover
    Yes
    Barrier Net/Grid
    Optional
    Cargo Hooks
    Yes
    Carpet
    Optional
    Flat Surface
    Yes
    Hatch Through Rear Seats
    Yes
    Light
    Yes
    Hatch Opening Type

    Design

    Interior Decor Colour
    Black
    Transmission Knob Material
    Leather
    Pedals
    Stainless Steel

    Seats

    Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
    Seat Depth
    Yes
    Seat Height
    Yes
    Backrest Angle
    Yes
    Lumbar Support
    Yes
    Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
    Seat Depth
    Yes
    Seat Height
    Yes
    Backrest Angle
    Wireless Phone Charger
    Front
    Cameras
    Front
    Optional
    Cameras › Front
    Sides
    Optional
    Rear
    Optional

    Other Features

    GPS
    Navigation
    Start & Stop
    Yes
    Driving Mode Selection
    • Comfort
    • Individual
    • Sport
    Multifunction Camera
    Optional
    Horn
    Dual Note
    GPS
    Map-update
    Internet

    Accessories

    Tool Kit and Jack
    Optional
    Tire Repair Kit
    Yes
    Compressor
    Yes
    Fire Extinguisher
    Optional
    Warning Triangle
    Yes
    First Aid Kit
    Yes
    Trunk Modules
    Optional
    Bicycle Holder
    Optional
    Yes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Belt Pretensioner
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Belt Load Limiter
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    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
    Dynamic Steering Response (DSR)
    Yes
    Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
    Optional
    Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    Optional
    Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
    Yes
    Lane Assist System
    Yes
    Speed Assist
    Yes
    Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    Yes

    Brake Systems

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

    Sensors

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

    Other Features

    Immobiliser
    Yes
    Anti-theft Alarm
    Optional
    Central Locking
    Remote
    Child Safety Locks
    Manual
    Emergency Call
    Yes
    Speed Sensitive
    Yes
    Immobiliser
    Electronic
    Yes

    Safety Testing

    General
    Test Year
    2022
    Adult Occupant
    88 %
    Child Occupant
    87 %
    Vulnerable Road Users
    74 %
    Safety Assist
    82 %
    Overall
    5/5 stars
    Adult Occupant
    Total Points

    Airbags

    Feature
    Driver
    Passenger
    Rear
    Frontal Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Side Chest Airbag
    Driver

    Child Protection

    Isofix
    • Passenger: Yes
    • Rear: Yes
    Yes
    Pillar
    B-Pillar, Left
    Trunk
    Inside Sill
    On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
    OBD-II
    On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
    Steering Wheel, Lower Left

    Car Classification

    American Classification
    Compact Car
    British Classification
    Small Family Car
    Australian Classification
    Small Car
    European Segment
    C-Segment
    Car.info Classification
    Medium Family Car

    ACRISS

    Type
    4-5 Doors (D)
    Golf
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    1,471 mm (57.9 in)
    Shoulder Room, Rear
    1,440 mm (56.7 in)
    Aspheric
    Mirror Shape, Passenger side
    Aspheric
    Windscreen Wipers
    Heated Washer Nozzles
    Optional
    Speed Sensing Intermittent
    Yes
    Intermittent Control
    Yes
    Heated Water Tank
    Optional
    Rear Wiper
    Yes
    Rear Washer System
    Yes
    Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
    Slim Push Button
    Windows
    Window Lifts, Front
    Powered
    Window Lifts, Rear
    Powered (Safety Lock)
    Heated Windows
    Rear
    Heat-Insulating Windows
    • Front
    • First Row
    • Second Row
    • Rear
    Noise Reducing Windows
    Front
    Tinted Windows
    Optional
    Safety Glass
    Yes
    Windows › Window Lifts, Features
    Pinch Protection
    • Driver
    • Passenger
    • Rear
    One-touch up/down
    • Driver
    • Passenger
    • Rear
    Windows › Heated Windows
    Front
    Optional
    Windows › Tinted Windows
    Second Row
    Optional
    Rear Window
    Optional
    Windows › Safety Glass
    Front
    Laminated
    Other Equipment
    Sunroof
    Optional
    Tow Hook
    • Front
    • Rear
    Normal Roof
    Yes
    Antenna
    Shark Fin
    Mud Flaps
    Optional
    Other Equipment › Sunroof
    Sun Blind
    Optional
    Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
    Tinted Glass
    Optional
    Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
    Front
    Optional
    Rear
    Optional
    Yes
    Fog Lights › Front
    Cornering Lights
    Yes
    Special Features
    Main Beam Assist
    Optional
    Dynamic Turn Signal
    Optional
    Dynamic Cornering Lights
    Optional
    Headlight Range Adjustment
    Automatic (Dynamic)
    Tightening Torque
    140 Nm
    Rim Material
    Alloy
    Number of Spokes
    5
    Rim Type
    Disc Wheel
    Spare Wheel
    Optional
    Spare Wheel
    Full-size
    Optional
    Temporary
    Optional
    Spare Wheel › Full-size
    Alloy
    Optional
    Steel
    Optional
    Rear
    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
    Channels
    Yes
    Volume
    Buttons
    From Roof
    Rear Trunk
    Volume
    374 litres
    Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
    1,230 litres
    Depth
    787 mm (31.0 in)
    Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
    1,545 mm (60.8 in)
    Width
    1,272 mm (50.1 in)
    Width, Between Wheel Arches
    1,003 mm (39.5 in)
    Trunk Door Opening Height
    2,001 mm (78.8 in)
    Carpet
    Rubber
    Optional
    Yes
    Lumbar Support
    Yes
    Front Seats
    Power Seat, Driver
    Optional
    Power Seat, Passenger
    Optional
    Heated Seats
    Yes
    Armrest
    Middle
    Ventilated Seats
    Optional
    Type of Seat
    Sport Seats
    Front Seats › Heated Seats
    Areas
    • Cushion
    • Backrest
    Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
    Driver
    Optional
    Passenger
    Optional
    Second Seat Row
    Armrest
    Yes
    Collapsible
    Manual
    Number of Seats
    3
    Type of Seat
    Adult
    Second Seat Row › Collapsible
    Backrest Release
    From Trunk
    Split Fold Ratio
    60/40
    Second Seat Row › Headrests
    Outer Seats
    Height Adjustment
    Centre Seat
    Yes
    Coat Hanger
    Optional
    Parking Assist
    Optional
    Sign Assist
    Yes
    Trailer Assist
    Optional
    Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
    Optional
    Emergency Assist
    Optional
    Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
    Yes
    Lane Assist System
    Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    Yes
    Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
    Yes
    Differential Lock
    Electronic
    Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
    Car-to-car
    Yes
    Pedestrian
    Yes
    Cyclist
    Yes
    33.7 /38
    Frontal Impact
    12.7 /16
    Lateral Impact
    15.3 /16
    Rear Impact
    3.6 /4
    Rescue and Extrication
    2 /2
    Child Occupant
    Total Points
    42.9 /49
    Crash Test Performance
    • 15.2
    • 7.7 /16
    Safety Features
    8 /13
    CRS Installation Check
    12 /12
    Vulnerable Road Users
    Total Points
    40 /49
    Pedestrian
    • 17
    • 6
    • 6
    AEB Vulnerable Road Users
    11 /18
    AEB Pedestrian
    5.5 /9
    AEB Pedestrian (assesment)
    Adequate
    AEB Cyclist
    5.5 /9
    AEB Cyclist (assesment)
    Adequate
    Safety Assist
    Speed Assistance (points)
    1.3 /3
    Speed Assistance (assesment)
    Marginal
    Occupant Status Monitoring (points)
    3 /3
    Occupant Status Monitoring (assesment)
    Good
    Seat Belt Reminder (points)
    2 /2
    Seat Belt Reminder (assesment)
    Good
    Driver Monitoring (points)
    1
    Driver Monitoring (assesment)
    Good
    Lane Support (points)
    IIHS
    Test Year
    2020
    Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
    Good
    Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
    Acceptable
    Moderate Overlap Front
    Good
    Side
    Good
    Roof Strength
    Good
    Head Restraints & Seats
    Good
    Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
    Superior
    Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian
    Yes
    PassengerYes
    RearOptional
    Side Head Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Knee Airbag
    DriverOptional
    Passenger-
    Rear-
    Curtain Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    RearYes
    Center Airbag
    DriverYes
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Airbag cut-off Switch
    Driver-
    PassengerYes
    Rear-
    Hatchback
    Variant
    Golf GTI Hatchback Generations21 of 22
    Year
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    300 hp
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    3.5 /4
    Lane Support (assesment)
    Good
    Emergency Lane Keeping (assesment)
    Good
    Lane Keep Assist (assesment)
    Good
    Human Machine Interface (assesment)
    Good
    AEB Car-to-Car (points)
    5.4 /6
    AEB Car-to-Car (assesment)
    Good
    Advanced
    Headlight
    Poor
    Latch Ease of Use
    Acceptable