Volkswagen Golf was introduced as a compact car with front wheel drive in 1974 and currently 7th generation is available in markets. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been rated 8.4 out of ten because it has more power, upgraded brakes, 7 speed automatic transmission, latest driver’s assistance programs and sporty handling. It is ranked number one among compact cars it is available in two door and four door body style. The four door is further divided into various trim levels including S, Rabbit, SE and Autobahn in which S is the base trim. Two door Coupe GTI is offered in base trim and S trim in which base trim features fifteen inches alloy wheels, power adjustable front seats with heated side mirrors, eight speakers audio system, 5.8 inches display screen and folding rear seat while the S trim is more latest with upgraded radio, 6.5 inches touch screen, audio controls on steering wheel, Apple Car play and Android Auto interface, remote keyless entry and leather upholstery.
Two door Golf GTI production had been ended now with production of four door models only and only base trim was available in the year 2017 and now only four door GTI is present for purchasing. Golf GTI offers some packages to the customers providing variety of features. Lighting package offers Xenon headlights which automatically focus itself whenever light is required. Driver’s assistance package offers parking distance controls with proximity sensors on front and back and forward collision warning system. It is one of the best sports car whose features are appealing with outstanding chassis dynamics and affordable base trim and practically a perfect car for everyone.
Engine and performance of Volkswagen Golf GTI 2 door:
The 2 door Golf GTI is powered by two liters turbocharged engine generating 228hp at 1500 rpm horsepower and 258 pounds feet at1500 rpm of torque which is more than the previous models. The six speed manual transmission is replaced by dual clutch seven speed automatic transmission and the all-new gear box is smoother and softer plus quicker than previous gear box in previous models. It offers an estimated mileage of twenty four miles per hour in city and thirty two miles per hour on highways while the braking system is excellent with its ventilated disc brakes that can stop the car from sixty miles per hour at a distance of 134 feet and handling of the car is very quick and precise because of the autobahn-tuned firm suspension that grips the road more firmly and manages to give a smooth ride.
The tremendous handling quality of the sports car when combined with the brisk acceleration makes the drive very energetic and athletic. It can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in just 6.8 seconds. The steering wheel of the sports car is very quick with variable ratio steering system letting the driving easy on low speeds as well. You are provided with various options of different driving modes and you can control the car as per your requirements. The Limited slip differential system monitors indicators like speed of the car, rotation of wheel and lateral G forces. The clutch pedal is a perfect balance between firm ride and effective with its light weight.
Exterior design and features of Volkswagen Golf GTI 2 door:
It is 168 inches in length, 70.5 inches in width, 56.8 inches in width and have a ground clearance of 5 inches. It retained its traditional coupe design with short sized overhangs and sharper lines all along the body of the car. The front looks very attractive with jewel shaped LED headlights and an aggressive Volkswagen logo in the center while the LED tail lights are present with integrated sweeping turn signals with fully galvanized steel body material. Fog lights are mounted on front to drive easily in all type of weather conditions while windshield rain sensing wipers also assist is driving. Eighteen inches aluminum wheels give exact sporty looks to the car while the day time running lights is standard in all trims available.
The cabin of the Volkswagen Golf GTI 2 door is very stylish with a conservative layout of dashboard being replaced by two digital screens providing infotainment. One screen is available for driver’s assistance providing navigation and instrumental cluster while the other screen is for infotainment compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car play interface while eight speakers provide a perfect stereo system. The seating of the car is very comfortable with premium cloth covering and seating capacity for five passengers while the front driving seat is provided with six way power adjustment with front arm rest and head restraints along with heated system. The front passenger’s seat is also provided with same features while the rear seats are folding seats which can be folded to increase the cargo area at the back. Rear window is features with defogger and the tachometer, water temperature gauge and low fuel warning is standard in all trims. Safety of the car is up to date providing the passenger’s with air bags, Anti-lock braking system, braking assistance, electronic stability control, traction control, cross traffic alert, blind spot detection, automatic headlights, child safety locks and daytime running lights.
Some of the major rivals of Volkswagen Golf GTI include Subaru WRX, Honda Civic, Mini Hardtop and Volkswagen golf Sportwagen.
Price:
The starting price of Volkswagen Golf GTI 2 door 2017 is 24,995 US dollars which is very affordable as compared to other rivals and the two door GTI is not available in zero meter condition assist production has been stopped since 2017.
Country
USA
Body
Hatchback
Engine
Transmission
Manual
Drive
4WD
Exterior Color
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Interior Color
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Overall length (mm)
4267 mm
overall width (mm)
1790 mm
overall height (mm)
1442 mm
wheel base (mm)
2631 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
127 mm
Turning radius (m)
10 m (curb to curb)
Kerb Weight (KG)
1348 Kg
Track Front (mm)
1539 mm
Track Rear (mm)
1516 mm
Cylinder
4 inline
Engine Capacity (cc)
1998 cc
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)
349@1500
Max out (Kw@rpm)
156@4500
Valve Train
DOHC 16 Valves
Horse Power (HP)
210 Hp
Fuel economy
City/Highway: 24/34 MPG
Steering
Electric power assist sensing steering-Rack and pinion
Seating Capacity
5 Person
Suspension Front
strut with coil Spring
Suspension Rear
Multi Link with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Tire type
P225/40/HR18
Wheel size
18 Inch
Wheel Type
alloy-wheels
Seat Cover Material
Cloth seating surfaces
Registered
N/A
Features
Top speed 126 mph and 0 to 60 in 5.9 seconds
Engine: 2.0L TSI I-4 DOHC 16 Valve turbocharged-inc: direct injection
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Front wheel drive
3.24 axle ratio
Engine oil cooler
60-amp/Hr 480 CCA maintenance-free battery with run down protection
140 amp alternator
Gas pressurized shock absorbers
Front and rear anti roll bars
Sport tuned suspension
Quasi dual stainless steel exhaust with polished tailpipe finisher
Brake assist and hill hold control
4 Wheel Anti Lock Braking System
Brake actuated limited slip differential
Wheels with machined with painted accents
Steel spare wheel
Compact spare tire mounted inside under cargo
Clear coat paint
Body colored front bumper
Body colored rear bumper
Black side windows trim and black front windshield trim
Body colored door handles
Body colored power heated side mirrors with manual folding and turn signal indicator
Fixed rear window with fixed interval wiper and defroster
Light tinted glass
Variable intermittent wipers with heated jets
Fully galvanized steel panels
Lip spoiler
Black grille
Lift gate rear cargo access
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power door locks
Aero-composite halogen daytime running headlamps
Front fog lamps
Heated top sport front seats-inc: manually adjustable front seats with adjustable lumbar support and easy entry rear seat access
60-40 folding bench front facing fold forward seat back rear seat
Manual tilt/telescopic steering column
Gauges-inc: speedometer-odometer-engine coolant temp-tachometer-trip odometer and trip computer
Fixed rear windows
VW car-net selective internet access
Sport leather steering wheel
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
Compass
Valet function
Power fuel flap locking type
Remote keyless entry with integrated key transmitter-illuminate entry and panic button
Remote releases-inc: power fuel
Cruise control with steering wheel controls
Manual air conditioning
HVAC-inc: under seat ducts and console ducts
Illuminated locking glove box
Driver foot rest
Interior trim-inc: piano black instrument panel insert-piano black door panel insert-chrome and aluminum interior accents
Full cloth headliner
Cloth door trim insert
Leather/aluminum gear shift knob
Day night rear view mirror
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirror with driver and passenger illumination
Full floor console with covered storage-mini overhead console with storage and 2 12V DC power outlets
Front and rear map lights
Fade to off interior lighting
Full carpet floor covering-inc: carpet front and rear floor mats
Carpet floor trim
Cargo area concealed storage
Rigid cargo cover
Cargo space lights
FOB controls-inc: trunk/hatch/tailgate
Smart device integration
Instrument panel covered bin-refrigerated/cooled box located in the glove box- driver and passenger door bins
Power 1st row windows with driver and passenger 1 touch up down
Delayed accessory power
Power door locks with auto lock feature
System monitor
Redundant digital speedometer
Trip computer
Outside temp gauge
Analog display
Seats with cloth back material
Manual anti-whiplash adjustable front head restraints and manual adjustable rear head restraints
Sliding front center armrest and rear center armrest with pass-Thru with storage
2 seatback storage pockets
Perimeter alarm
Immobilizer III engine immobilizer
2 12V DC power outlets
Ari filtration
Electronic stability control (ESC)
ABS and driveline traction control
Side impact beams
Dual stage driver and passenger seat mounted side airbags
VW car-net emergency S.O.S
Low tire pressure warning
Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
Airbag occupancy sensor
Outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts-inc: rear center 3 point-height adjusters and pretensioners
Back up camera
Radio: composition media with 6.5 touch screen-inc: AM/FM/HD radio and CD player with USB input and aux-in- 8 speakers sound system-Bluetooth connectivity and siriusXM satellite radio (Limited time trial subscription
Radio with seek scan-Mp3 player-clock-speed compensated volume control-steering wheel controls-voice activation and radio data system