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 2012. It has four-cylinder 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 automatic gearbox with 7 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 238 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 GTI fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 9 litres per 100 km, which is 22% 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 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2009. April ... 2012. January | ||
Engine: | 1984 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 173 g/km |
Power: | 210 HP ON 5300 RPM | Torque: | 280 NM ON 1700 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 238 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9 l/100km (26.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.20m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1305 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1890 kg |
All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2008 - 2012] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 16V
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.4 Petrol | 80 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 160 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.4 TSI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 160 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 102 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 GTI
Apr 2009 — Jan 2012 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 210 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 GTI
Apr 2009 — Jan 2012 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 210 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 | 2.0 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |