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Volkswagen Golf GTi 2004-2008 used car review

Volkswagen’s Golf GTi combines excellent performance and handling in a practical five-door body.

Sam Domett Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group Inside and out On the road Safety Reliability Cost of ownership Buyers' guide Details Image gallery

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Overall score , 3.6 out of 5 3.6 / 5

The good

• Quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic transmission
• Good-looking European styling
• Great sporty handling

The not-so-good

• Reliability record a concern
• Poor visibility when reversing

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On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi

Price

$8,700 to $20,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 147kW/280Nm (claimed)

Transmissoin

Six-speed dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

8.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4216mm

Width

1759mm

Height

1469mm

Towing capacity

650kg (unbraked), 1400kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.9m

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