The 6th-generation GTI Mark VI is technically still based on the Mark V Golf platform. But the U.S. version employs a detuned turbocharged-four engine and regular suspension, forgoing the adaptive chassis of the European version.
Base price : $23,290
Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged DOHC, front engine FWD
Displacement : 1,984 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 6-spd manual. 6-spd DSG
Fuel economy : city – 23-25 mpg
highway – 31-32 mpg
Suspension : F – Independent MacPherson strut
R – Independent multilink
Brakes : F – Vented discs
R – Vented discs
Horsepower : 200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque : 207 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Redline : 6500 rpm
Top speed : 130 mph(electronically limited)
0-60 mph : 6.8 sec.(manual), 6.7 sec.(DSG)
0-ΒΌ mile : 15.1 sec @ 92.1 mph(manual)
60-0 braking distance : 120 ft
200 ft skidpad : 0.84 g
Curb Weight : 2906-2950 lbs
Overall length : 165.8 in.
Wheelbase : 101.5 in.
Overall Width : 69.3 in.
Height : 58.4 in.