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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T SE 4DR Hatchback

2.0T SE 4dr Hatchback

$32,665 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.9 sec

0-60 mph

14.3 sec

@ 100 mph

Horsepower • Torque
228 hp

Power

258 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,133 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2021

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Golf GTI

Trim:

2.0T SE 4DR Hatchback

Style:

2.0T SE 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$32,665

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,133 lbs

Length:

168 in.

Width:

70.8 in.

Height:

57.8 in.

Wheelbase:

103.6 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

23 city / 30 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 356 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

235 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

228 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

258 ft-lbs @ 1,500 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.60 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.81 sec

0-60 mph:

6.15 sec

0-100 mph:

14.38 sec

60-130 mph:

21.72 sec

100-150 mph:

48.33 sec

Top Speed:

153 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.37 sec @ 80.3 mph

¼ mile:

14.27 sec @ 100.1 mph

½ mile:

22.29 sec @ 121.5 mph

1 mile:

35.97 sec @ 138.9 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P225/40HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

7-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

1

Gear Ratios

1: 14.178

2: 8.61

3: 5.54

4: 3.836

5: 2.919

6: 2.348

7: 1.972

R: 2.9

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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