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| Price | $18,521 | $17,969 | $17,974 | $18,016 |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Full Answer
What is the Volkswagen GTI?
The GTI is a middle child of VW’s larger Golf lineup, which ranges from the sub-$20,000 Golf to the highest-performance Golf R (compare them here ). We cover the others separately in Cars.com’s Research section. The GTI comes in two- and four-door versions, with three trim levels and manual or dual-clutch automatic transmissions.
What kind of transmission does the Volkswagen Golf GTI have?
The GTI comes in two- and four-door versions, with three trim levels and manual or dual-clutch automatic transmissions. Go here to stack them up or here to compare the 2015 and 2016 Golf GTI.
Is there turbo lag in a GTI?
Rated at 210 horsepower and a robust 258 pounds-feet of torque, the GTI’s turbocharged four-cylinder exhibits some noticeable turbo lag off the line, but it dissipates soon enough for smooth, powerful revving all the way up to the car’s 6,000-rpm redline.
Additional Packages
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Crosstraffic Alert, Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking, Front & Rear Park Distance Control (Park Pilot), park assist, Lane Assist (Lane Departure Warning System), Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Sold Orders Only.
Driver Assistance Package
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Crosstraffic Alert, Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking, Front & Rear Park Distance Control (Park Pilot), park assist, Lane Assist (Lane Departure Warning System), Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Sold Orders Only.
What is the GTI performance package?
Optional on SE and Autobahn models equipped with the Performance package is Dynamic Chassis Control, which provides driver-adjustable adaptive shock absorbers and a larger rear stabilizer bar.
What are the safety features of a 2016 VW Golf GTI?
Standard safety features for the 2016 VW Golf GTI include antilock disc brakes, automatic hill-hold, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. A post-crash braking system is also standard and automatically applies the brakes after an impact to reduce the likelihood of a secondary crash.
How fast is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
During Edmunds testing, a four-door Golf GTI with the DSG transmission and Performance package went from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds.
How fast is a GTI?
A two-door GTI with the manual transmission (and no Performance package) reached 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. The EPA's estimates for fuel economy are 28 mpg combined (25 city/34 highway) for the manual transmission and 28 mpg combined ...
Is the 2016 Golf GTI a good car?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the best choices if you're looking for a fun and practical car that won't break the bank. Last year's full redesign produced a noticeably more entertaining Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Is the 2016 GTI a hatchback?
This all-in-one, hot-but-humble hatchback formula elevated the original GTI to icon status, and it carries through to the 2016 Golf GTI.
Is DSG a smooth car?
Especially compared to traditional automatics, the DSG is quick and smooth, and its downshifts are perfectly rev-matched. However, we've found that DSG can be frustratingly slow to respond to gas pedal inputs when you want to accelerate quickly from a stop or when you're trundling along in heavy traffic.
How much is the GTI Autobahn?
For $33,995, the mid-level GTI Autobahn is the best bang for the buck in the range.
What was the GTI in the 70s?
The GTI loves to slingshot around town thanks to its abundance of torque. In the mid-1970s, Volkswagen introduced the original “hot hatch” with the Mark 1 Golf GTI . With the combination of light weight, sharp handling, and an attractive price, car enthusiasts all over the world embraced the original GTI as one of the most iconic vehicles ever made. ...
Is the GTI tuned?
This enhanced traction and reduced the tendency to understeer out of corners. All things considered, the GTI is tuned more on the comfortable side. Its Subaru and Ford competitors do offer more ultimate grip performance, but do so at the expense of road manners.
Can you select comfort mode on a GTI?
Drivers can select comfort or performance modes as they see fit, altering suspension stiffness, steering firmness, as well as engine and throttle response. Each option makes an appreciable difference in the behaviour of the GTI, and every driver will have their own preference on whether they’re Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde.
Is the MQB lighter than the GTI?
The chassis makes the GTI feel even lighter on its feet, and brings an air of confidence while ripping up corners on your favourite backroad.
