2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance specifications

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2631 mm 103.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1539 mm 60.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1516 mm 59.7 inches
Length 4267 mm 168 inches
Width 1791 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1443 mm 56.8 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1376 kg 3034 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1984 cc
(121.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 92.8 mm
3.25 × 3.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
223 PS (220 bhp) (164 kW)
at 4700 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 1500 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
82.7 kW/litre
112.4 ps/litre
110.9 bhp/litre
1.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
176.41 Nm/litre
2.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminum alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.6:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2216.8 kPa (321.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
162.11 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
119.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
159.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.39 kg/kW
14.01 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 24/34/28 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km9.8/6.9/8.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre10.2/14.5/11.9 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG28.8/40.8/33.6 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG24.0/34.0/28.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.100
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 18
Wheel size rear 7½J x 18
Tyres front 225/40 R 18 92H
Tyres rear 225/40 R 18 92H
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 287 mm
Rear brake diameter 272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.91
Final drive ratio 2.62
general
Carfolio.com ID506341
Production total
Model code
Model family Golf 7
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance added 2016-12-28.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Volkswagen Golf - Golf 7 models

5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1421 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1456 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1445 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1477 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1389 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1419 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1376 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1398 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1418 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1396 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1398 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1418 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1396 kg
5 door hatchback FF 1 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1533 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1348 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1375 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1400 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1373 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1489 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1515 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 162.0 CO2 1574 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1451 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1472 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTE -
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1395 cm3/85.1cuin 204.0 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 35.0 CO2 1599 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1515 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 122.0 CO2 1449 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 119.0 CO2 1410 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 109.0 CO2 1377 kg
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3 door sedan/​saloon FR 8A 1499 cm3/91.5cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 130.0 CO2 1475 kg
5 door hatchback FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 130.0 CO2 1475 kg
3 door hatchback FR 8A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 130.0 CO2 1475 kg
3 door hatchback FR 6M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 154.0 CO2 1425 kg
BMW 125i -
5 door hatchback FR 6M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 154.0 CO2 1430 kg
5 door hatchback FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 148.0 CO2 1450 kg
3 door hatchback FR 8A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 148.0 CO2 1445 kg
Infiniti Q30 2.0t DCT AWD Sport -
5 door hatchback FA 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 156.0 CO2 1545 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 141.0 CO2 1455 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 151.0 CO2 1395 kg
5 door hatchback FA 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 148.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door hatchback FA 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 152.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 211 PS 208 bhp 155 kW 136.0 CO2 1435 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 158.0 CO2 1415 kg
5 door hatchback FA 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 154.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 143.0 CO2 1455 kg