Volkswagen 2015 Golf GTI Technical Specifications
2015 Golf GTI
Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore
3.25 in
82.5 mm
Stroke
3.65 in
92.8 mm
Displacement
121 cu in
1984 cc
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
210 @ 4500
Horsepower: Performance
220 @ 4700
(162 kW @ 4700)
Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm
258 @ 1500
Maximum torque: Performance
258 @ 1500
Fuel Requirement
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement
Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder block
Cast iron
Crankshaft
Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder head
Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN
Driven wheels
Front-wheel drive
Manual
Automatic
Transmission Gear Ratios:1
1st
3.76
2.92
2nd
2.08
1.79
3rd
1.46
1.14
4th
1.08
0.78
5th
1.09
0.80
6th
0.91
0.64
Reverse 4.55
3.26
Final I
3.24
4.77
Final II
2.62
3.44
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank
13.2 gal
50 L
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock)
2.10
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
35.8 ft
10.9 m
Ratio
Variable
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class
Compact
Seating Capacity
Five
Passenger Volume
93.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume, trunk
22.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume, seats down
52.7 cu ft
Front
Rear
Volume
51.2 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Headroom (in/mm)
38.4/975
38.1/967
Shoulder room 2D/4D (in/mm)
55.9/1420
53.9/1370
Legroom (in/mm)
41.2/1046
35.6/903
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type
Body Material
Steel stampings
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Brakes
Brakes: Performance
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control
Parking Brake
Mechanical
Wheels/Tires
225/40 R18 92H all-season tires
225/40 R18 summer tires (optional)
Drag Coefficient
0.31
Power assisted, dual circuit, 13.4 x 1.2-in
vented front discs and 12.2 x 0.9-in vented
rear discs
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
18-in x 7.5J aluminum-alloy wheels
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic
dampers, 20-mm-diameter anti-roll bar
Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.2-in
vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid
rear discs
Unitary construction, bolt-on front
fenders, two solid mounted subframes
Golf GTI
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
(350 Nm @ 1500)
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven, four valves
per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters,
variable intake and exhaust timing, variable exhaust-
valve lift
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, 24-mm-diameter
anti-roll bar
(155 kW @ 4500)
(350 Nm @ 1500)
Premium unleaded recommended
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
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