Volkswagen / Golf / GTI 3-dr hatch

2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI 3-dr hatch - Action shot

Data

    WARRANTY:

  • Three years/100,000km

    ENGINE:

  • Type: 1.984-litre twin-cam 16-valve turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine
  • Location: Front, transverse
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Bore x stroke: 82.5 x 92.8mm
  • Compression ratio: 9.6:1
  • Power: 155kW @ 5300-6200rpm
  • Torque: 280Nm @ 1700-5200rpm
  • Fuel type: 95 RON Premium ultra unleaded petrol
  • Ave fuel cons: 7.7L/100km
  • Carbon dioxide levels: 180g/km

    TRANSMISSION:

  • Six-speed manual (as tested) or six-speed dual clutch DSG gearbox

    SUSPENSION:

  • Front: Independent, MacPherson struts with lower A-arms, anti-roll bar
  • Rear: Independent, four-link with coil springs, anti-roll bar

    STEERING:

  • Type: Electro-mechanical power assisted rack-and-pinion
  • Turning circle: 10.9 metres

    DIMENSIONS:

  • Length: 4199mm
  • Width: 1785mm
  • Height: 1464mm
  • Wheelbase: 2574mm
  • Track, front: 1533mm
  • Track, rear: 1514mm
  • Kerb weight: 1360kg
  • Towing capacity – with braked trailer: 1300kg (up to a 12% gradient), 640kg without

    STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

  • ABS
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic brake-pressure distribution
  • Traction control
  • Electronic differential lock
  • ESC
  • Driver and front passenger airbags
  • Driver’s knee airbag
  • Driver and front passenger side airbags
  • Curtain airbags, front and rear
  • Fully galvanised body with 12-year anti-corrosion warranty
  • Front body coloured lower front spoiler
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Daytime driving lights
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Front safety optimised head restraints,
  • Automatic locking after takeoff (programmable)
  • Rear seat centre armrest with load through provision
  • Dual-zone automatic (2 modes) climate control
  • Air quality sensor with automatic air recirculation
  • Dust and pollen filter
  • Cruise control
  • Bottle holders in front door pockets
  • Coming/leaving home headlight function
  • Halogen twin headlights with daytime driving lights
  • Internal headlight range adjustment
  • Low light sensor with automatic headlight function
  • AM/FM radio
  • MP3/WMA compatible CD player
  • Audio functions mounted on steering wheel
  • Auxiliary input audio socket
  • 12-volt socket
  • Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
  • Power steering – electro-mechanical, vehicle speed and steering input sensitive
  • Height adjustment for driver’s seat
  • Height adjustment for front passenger’s seat
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Split folding rear seat backrest (60/40)
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Multi-function display with trip computer
  • Rain sensor wipers
  • Rear window wash/wipe and intermittent wipe
  • Front fog lights with static cornering light function
  • Front sports seats with sports cloth trim
  • Low tyre pressure indicator
  • Sports suspension
  • Alloy wheels (Detroit) 18 x 71⁄2”
  • 225/40 R18 tyres
  • Space-saver spare wheel


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