2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Specs, Features, 0-60 and Top Speed

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
MSRP$36,945
Specs
- origin countryMexico
- engine2 L
- horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm
- torque258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
- transmission6-Speed Manual
- 0-60 time5.9 sec
- combined fuel economy26 mpg
Trims
performance
zero to 60 mph | 5.9 sec |
top speed | 155 mph |
engines
valvetrain | Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
engine type | Turbo Inline 4 |
compression ratio | 9.60 to 1 |
valves | 16 |
engine displacement | 121 cu.in. |
engine bore x stroke | 3.2 x 3.7 |
engine size | 2 L |
engine horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm |
engine torque | 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm |
engine orientation | transverse |
engine oil cooler | 1 |
valve timing | 1 |
intake manifold | Standard |
cylinder head | Aluminum |
MPGs
fuel economy city | 23 mpg |
fuel economy highway | 30 mpg |
fuel economy combined | 26 mpg |
fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal. |
range in miles | 303.6/396 mi. |
fuel type | Premium Unleaded |
interiors
cargo capacity all seats in place | 17.4 cu.ft. |
front headroom | 38.4 in. |
front hiproom | 59.9 in. |
front legroom | 41.2 in. |
front shoulder room | 55.9 in. |
cargo capacity all seats folded | 53.7 cu.ft. |
maximum cargo capacity | 53.7 cu.ft. |
passenger capacity | 5 |
passenger volume | 93.5 cu.ft. |
2nd row headroom | 38.1 in. |
2nd row hiproom | 59.7 in. |
2nd row legroom | 35.6 in. |
2nd row shoulder room | 53.9 in. |
exterior dimensions
axle ratio | 3.24 |
curb weight | 3133 lbs. |
front tread | 60.6 in. |
gross weight | 4255 lbs. |
ground clearance | 5.1 in. |
height | 57.8 in. |
length | 168 in. |
payload | 915 lbs. |
rear tread | 59.7 in. |
turning radius | 17.9 in. |
wheelbase | 103.6 in. |
width | 70.8 in. |
towing
fixed tow bar | No |
brake
brake assist | Emergency braking assist |
brake drying | No |
electronic brakeforce distribution | No |
abs and driveline traction control | 4-Wheel ABS |
emergency braking preparation | emergency braking preparation |
power regeneration | No |
front brake | Front And Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes |
rear brake | Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes |
rear brake rotor diam x thickness | 12.2 |
front brake rotor diam x thickness | 13.4 |
transmission
drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
front differential | Front Limited Slip Differential |
optional transmission | 7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual |
overdrive | Yes |
rear differential | Mechanical Limited Slip Differential |
standard transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
transmission electronic control | No |
transmission oil cooler | No |
paddle shifters | No |
warranty
basic warranty | 4 yr. / 50000 mi. |
drivetrain warranty | 4 yr. / 50000 mi. |
roadside assistance | Yes |
roadside warranty | 3 yr. / 36000 mi. |
free maintenance | 2 yr. / 20000 mi. |
rust warranty | 7 yr. / 100000 mi. |
corrosion perforation warranty | 7 yr. / 100000 mi. |