Volkswagen Golf GTI - Specifications (2020-) - EncyCARpedia

VolkswagenGolf (2020-present)Specs2020 (Mk8) Volkswagen Golf GTI Specifications & Performance

2020 - 2024 (Mk8)

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Tech Specs Summary

2 L Inline 4 Turbo155 mph6.2 seconds242 BHP38.2 mpg5 Doors5 Seats381-1,237 Lkg1,463 kgFront - FWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars PredecessorSuccessorOther Mk8 Golf Hatchbacks

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed155 mph0-62 mph6.2 seconds0-60 mph6.0 secondsPower-to-Weight165 BHP/TonnePower242 BHPTorque273 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined38.2 mpgWLTP Low25 mpgWLTP Medium38.2 mpgWLTP High45.6 mpgWLTP Extra-High40.9 mpgTotal Range420 MilesCO2 Emissions167 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement2 Litre1,984 ccConfigurationInline 4AspirationTurboPeak Power242 BHP @ 5,000 RPM245 ps @ 5,000 RPMPeak Torque273 lb·ft @ 1,600 RPM370 N·m @ 1,600 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder4 (16v Total)Fuel DeliveryDirect InjectionPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity50 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsBore x Stroke82.5 x 92.8 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.89:1Under-SquareSpecific Output122 BHP/LPower/Cylinder61 BHPUnitary Capacity496 ccBMEP23.4 Bar339.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsFWDFront-wheel DriveGearbox (AT)7 GearsTyre Sizes225/45R17Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionMulti-LinkFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesVented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors5Seats5Cargo Space381-1,237 LTurning Circle10.9 mKerb Weight1,463 kgGross Weight1,950 kgMaximum Payload487 kgTow Capacity730-1,600 kgLength4,287 mmWidth1,789 mmHeight1,478 mmWheelbase2,627 mmFront Track1,535 mmRear Track1,513 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating★★★★★Adult Occupant88%Child Occupant87%Pedestrian74%Safety Assist82%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard£195+£620For Years 2-6 If List Price (inc. options) is over £40k ★★★★★★★★★★3.8Performance Rating2.9Environment Rating1.9Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rankings

Fastest Volkswagens #6 / 1.5KFastest Hatchbacks #27 / 4.9KTop BHP/L Volkswagens #36 / 1.5KTop Power/Weight Volkswagens #43 / 1.5KBest 0-62 mph Volkswagens #60 / 1.5KFastest Accelerating FWD #77 / 11.8KTop BHP Volkswagens #103 / 1.5KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #168 / 4.9KTop lb·ft Volkswagens #170 / 1.5KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #205 / 4.9KBest MPG Volkswagens #930 / 1.5KFastest #1,710 / 22.4KBest MPG Hatchbacks #3,545 / 4.9KQuickest 0-62 mph #3,832 / 22.4KBest MPG Petrol #4,303 / 14.1KMost Powerful #5,043 / 22.4KBest MPG #11,210 / 22.4K Last updated 19 July 2024 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced