The Mark 5 Golf GTi was a welcome return to what a Golf GTi should be like. This particular one being reviewed here is 16 years old at date of review, so it’s interesting to see how it has stood up to the test of time.
See the review below and let me know what you think!
The Review
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VW Golf GTi (2006) – Vital Statistics
| Power | 147 kW (200 bhp) @ 5100rpm | |
| Torque | 280 Nm (207 lb/ft) @ 1800rpm | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.0 seconds | |
| Maximum speed | 235 km/h (146 mph) | |
| Fuel consumption (average) | 8.0 l/100km (35 mpg) | |
| Fuel type, tank capacity | Petrol, 55 litres | |
| Weight | 1372 kg | |
| **** | **** | |
| Engine | Fuel stratified injection, transversely mounted, turbocharged, intercooler | |
| Displacement | 1984 cc | |
| Cylinders and valves | Inline 4 cyl, 16v | |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front wheel drive |