The GTI is the hot-rod of the vw line and comes only in the two-door body style. It's comes with the gti 1.8t or VR6 engine and is available with the manual transmission or Tiptronic automatic. It's also available with the 200-hp  engine and 6-speed manual gearbox.  Standard 16-inch alloy wheels, while 17-inch alloy wheels are an option on the gti 1.8t .

The gti 1.8t and the vr6 include the Cold Weather Package; the Leather Package ,which includes leather upholstery and items in the Cold Weather Package; and the Luxury Package , consisting of a power sunroof and the Monsoon sound system.

With the gti turbocharged engine, there is little torque available below 2000 rpm. It starts to build at 2500 rpm and comes on quickly after that, but it isn't the explosion of power that big turbochargers deliver. It's more like the progressive acceleration of a smaller turbo, more fluid and linear

The gti 's recent power boost is the result of a switch from two-valve to four-valve heads. Strong torque would make this a great engine for the automatic, but Volkswagen doesn't offer that combination.

Two people can sit comfortably in the back seats.The hatchback design means you can fold the seats down and cram in an impressive amount of stuff. the 1.8t is a favorite with tuners.the gti 1.8t sprints from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and scurried through the quarter mile in 16.0 seconds.the 1.8t delivers a solid 150 horses at a slightly higher 5700 rpm. The 1.8t makes use of a new cylinder head that incorporates a five-valve-per-cylinder twin-cam design. On the road, the gti 1.8t delivers the smooth and predictable driving for which the gti is known, but its added power makes driving the 1.8t much more fun.  

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