Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI (gen 6)
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI has been produced from April, 2009 to January, 2012. It has petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 210 horsepower on 5300 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 2008 - 2012 version and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres, which means you'll be able to drive up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Golf safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got three stars.
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2009. April ... 2012. January | ||
| Engine: | 1984 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | 170 g/km |
| Power: | 210 HP ON 5300 RPM | Torque: | 280 NM ON 1700 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 240 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km (27.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.21m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | ||
All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2008 - 2012] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 16V | 1.4 Petrol | 80 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 160 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 160 HP | 6 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 GTI Apr 2009 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Petrol | 210 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 GTI Apr 2009 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Petrol | 210 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |