Volkswagen2006 Golf GTI Specs

2006 (Mk5) Volkswagen Golf GTI Specifications & Performance

2006 - 2009 (Mk5)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4 Turbo

146 mph

7.2 seconds

197 BHP

35.3 mpg

3-5 Doors

5 Seats

350-1,305 L
kg
1,403 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
146 mph
0-62 mph
7.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
140 BHP/Tonne
Power
197 BHP
Torque
207 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.3 mpg
Total Range
427 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,984 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
197 BHP @ 5,100 RPM
200 ps @ 5,100 RPM
Peak Torque
207 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM
280 N·m @ 1,800 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
82.5 x 92.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.89:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
99 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
49 BHP
Unitary Capacity
496 cc
BMEP
17.7 Bar
257.2 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
6 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/45R17 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
3-5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
350-1,305 L
Kerb Weight
1,403 kg
Gross Weight
1,860 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
Tow Capacity
1,400 kg
Length
4,204 mm
Width
1,759 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Front Track
1,539 mm
Rear Track
1,528 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★★
Child Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★★☆
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.7

Performance Rating2.6
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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