The Volkswagen Golf GTI from the Germany based company, is a fun to drive compact hatchback. The car comes packed with all modern features and and has an updated interior. The seven speed automatic or a six-speed manual comes with a turbocharged, 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder making a roaring 250 HP. This GTI can be to generate over 300 HP. The hatchback is one of the performing city cars from the German brand. The 2022 Golf GTI brings in new styling and modern features challenging the cars like Honda Civic Type R to Hyundai Ioniq.
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What’s New
The only thing new for 2023 is the addition of a 40th Anniversary Edition to the lineup to celebrate 40 years since the Golf GTI made its way to the U.S. The limited production edition joins the S, SE, and Autobahn trims, slotting in above the S. There are many changes in the interior of the car mainly the Infotainment and the ventilated seats.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder powers the Golf GTI which makes a clean 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The four cylinder is paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The performance of the car has been improved and now makes 13 horses and 15 pound-feet than the previous model. The hatchback is now faster and can reach the 60 mph mark in a little over 5 seconds which is 0.7 seconds less than its predecessor.
Fuel Economy and Mileage
| 2023 Golf GTI Mileage | City | Highway |
| Automatic | 25 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Manual | 24 mpg | 33 mpg |
The hatchback with the Automatic transmission gives a nice 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The manual GTI performed great with 1 mpg less than the automatic transmission. The 13.4-in vented front disc and 12.2-in rear disc can help the car halt from 70 mph in just 151 feet.
Dimensions, Space & Airbags
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI | |
| Length | 168.8 inches |
| Width | 70.4 inches |
| Height | 58.2 inches |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 inches |
| Cargo volume | 12 cubic feet |
| Curb weight | 3154 lb. |
| Airbags | 6 |
The Hatchback provides you with decent comfort for city rides and long journey. The interior has been designed to make the commuters feel airy and comfortable. The smooth suspension will provide you with comfort even on rough terrain and grained roads.
Specifications: Acceleration & Top speed
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Specs | |
| Engine | turbocharged and intercooled inline-4 |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel-drive |
| Horsepower | 241 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 5.1 seconds |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
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