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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695 - $37,745Starting MSRP
Deep Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
27 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The popular Volkswagen Golf is offered in a 4-door hatchback form. The Golf 1.4 T is powered by a 147-horsepower turbocharged 1.4L 4-cylinder. In the Golf hatchback, this is mated to either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
For 2021, the Golf and Golf GTI both carry over with minimal changes.
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Exterior
Deep Black Pearl
Cornflower Blue
Dark Iron Blue Metallic
Tornado Red
Pure White
White Silver Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/121
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 228 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 258 @ 1500
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: V7
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.40
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.75
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.77
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.93
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.70
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.90
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.17
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.64
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 480
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3210
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size: P225/40HR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 103.6
Length, Overall (in): 168
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.8
Height, Overall (in): 57.8
Track Width, Front (in): 60.6
Track Width, Rear (in): 59.7
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 17.4
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 53.7
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 93.5
Front Head Room (in): 38.4
Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Second Head Room (in): 38.1
Second Leg Room (in): 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.9
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Golf GTI
Body Style: Hatchback
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.6
Pricing
This model has 6 different trims.
MSRP
$37,745
Invoice
$36,235
Description
2.0 L/121, 228 @ 4700, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 6 different trims.
City
24 MPG
Hwy
32 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Description
2.0 L/121, 228 @ 4700, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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