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2020 Volkswagen GTI
MSRP $30,845 - $38,145
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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
MSRP $29,495 - $40,095
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
228 hp @ 4500 rpm
210 hp @ 4500 rpm 220 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: start/stop system w/regenerative braking 6-Speed Manual
6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), sport mode and DSG paddle shifters 6-Speed Manual -inc: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and sport mode
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.7 - 9.8 L/100 km
9.6 - 9.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 7.5 L/100 km
7.0 - 7.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 9.8 L/100 km
7.0 - 9.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
975 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,420 mm
Rear Head Room
968 mm
968 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 mm
904 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,369 mm
1,369 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
493 L
646 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1521 L
1492 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,631 mm
2,631 mm
Length, Overall
4,267 mm
4,267 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,798 mm
1,791 - 1,798 mm
Height, Overall
1,468 mm
1,443 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 mm
127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,389 - 1,419 kg
1,348 - 1,400 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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