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Info & specs
Volkswagen GTI



Pros and cons of the Volkswagen GTI
- Manual transmission standard, automatic optional
- Three trims available
- Practical hatchback design
- Safety tech does not come standard
- Upper trim levels can be costly
- Tight interior space
Safety ratings of the Volkswagen GTI
Overall safety rating

Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Frontal crash rating
- Side crash rating
- Rollover rating
- Number of airbags6
Specifications of the Volkswagen GTI
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors3 - 5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionManual or Automatic
- City consumption9.4 - 9.8 L/100km
- Highway consumption6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
- Width1790 - 1799 mm
- Length4268 mm
- Trunk space578 - 580 L
- Cargo space1340 L
Trims available with the Volkswagen GTI
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This variant of the Volkswagen GTI 2015 - 2020 is available in 4 trims:Basic trim features and specs
Available with the Basic trim:
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch
- Sport seats in the front
Available with the Basic trim:
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Fog lights (optional)
- LED daytime running lights (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Basic trim:
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror (optional)
- Dusk sensor (optional)
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Basic trim:
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Front sensors (optional)
- Keyless entry (optional)
- Start stop system (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
3 engines are available with the Basic trim:
2 L - Gas - 210 hp
City consumption:9.4 - 9.7 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.9 - 7.2 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:587 - 605 km
2 L - Gas - 220 hp
City consumption:9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:581 - 589 km
2 L - Gas - 228 hp
City consumption:9.6 - 9.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Transmission:Manual or Automatic
Range:575 - 581 km
Rabbit trim features and specs
Available with the Rabbit trim:
- Electrically adjustable front seats
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch
- Sport seats in the front
Available with the Rabbit trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Cornering lights
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Rabbit trim:
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
- Overtaking sensors
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Rabbit trim:
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Front sensors (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Start stop system (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the Rabbit trim:
2 L - Gas - 228 hp
City consumption:9.6 - 9.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:575 - 581 km
Performance trim features and specs
Available with the Performance trim:
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch
- Sport seats in the front
Available with the Performance trim:
- Adaptive bending lights
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Performance trim:
- Collision warning system with automatic braking
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Performance trim:
- Automatic parking
- Front sensors
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
1 engine is available with the Performance trim:
2 L - Gas - 220 hp
City consumption:9.4 - 9.7 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.9 - 7.2 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:587 - 605 km
Autobahn trim features and specs
Available with the Autobahn trim:
- Electrically adjustable front seats (optional)
- Front seats have lumbar support (optional)
Available across all trims:
- 2 climate zones
- Air conditioning (automatic)
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Driver seat has lumbar support
- Electric windows
- Emergency wheel
- Heated front seats
- ISOFIX installation points
- Leather steering wheel
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Paddle shifters (optional)
- Passenger seat has lumbar support
- Power steering
- Rear seat ski hatch
- Sport seats in the front
Available with the Autobahn trim:
- Adaptive bending lights (optional)
- Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)
- Cornering lights (optional)
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Alloy wheels
- Daytime running lights
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- High-beam assist (optional)
- Short wheel base
Available with the Autobahn trim:
- Collision warning system with automatic braking (optional)
- Dimming interior mirror
- Dusk sensor
- Overtaking sensors (optional)
- Rain sensor
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Disc brakes
- Electronic traction control
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Autobahn trim:
- Automatic parking (optional)
- Front sensors (optional)
- Keyless entry
- Navigation system (optional)
- Start stop system (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Adaptive cruise control (optional)
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Computer
- Cruise control
- Hill start assist
- MP3-CD player
- Power door locks
- Radio
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
3 engines are available with the Autobahn trim:
2 L - Gas - 210 hp
City consumption:9.4 - 9.7 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.9 - 7.2 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:587 - 605 km
2 L - Gas - 220 hp
City consumption:9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Transmission:Manual
Range:581 - 589 km
2 L - Gas - 228 hp
City consumption:9.6 - 9.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:7.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Transmission:Manual or Automatic
Range:575 - 581 km