Volkswagen Golf GTI - Specifications (2006-2009) - EncyCARpedia

VolkswagenGolf (2003-2013)Specs2006 (Mk5) Volkswagen Golf GTI Specifications & Performance

2006 - 2009 (Mk5)

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Tech Specs Summary

2 L Inline 4 Turbo146 mph7.2 seconds197 BHP35.3 mpg3-5 Doors5 Seats350-1,305 Lkg1,403 kgFront - FWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars PredecessorSuccessorOther Mk5 Golf Hatchbacks

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed146 mph0-62 mph7.2 seconds0-60 mph7.0 secondsPower-to-Weight140 BHP/TonnePower197 BHPTorque207 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined35.3 mpgTotal Range427 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement2 Litre1,984 ccConfigurationInline 4AspirationTurboPeak Power197 BHP @ 5,100 RPM200 ps @ 5,100 RPMPeak Torque207 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM280 N·m @ 1,800 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder4 (16v Total)Fuel DeliveryDirect InjectionPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio10.3:1Bore x Stroke82.5 x 92.8 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.89:1Under-SquareSpecific Output99 BHP/LPower/Cylinder49 BHPUnitary Capacity496 ccBMEP17.7 Bar257.2 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsFWDFront-wheel DriveGearbox (MT)6 GearsGearbox (AT)6 GearsTyre Sizes225/45R17 WFront SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionMulti-LinkFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesSolid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors3-5Seats5Cargo Space350-1,305 LKerb Weight1,403 kgGross Weight1,860 kgMaximum Payload457 kgTow Capacity1,400 kgLength4,204 mmWidth1,759 mmHeight1,485 mmWheelbase2,578 mmFront Track1,539 mmRear Track1,528 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant★★★★★Child Occupant★★★★☆Pedestrian★★★☆ ★★★★★★★★★★3.7Performance Rating2.6Environment Rating1.8Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rankings

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