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Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08)
Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Manual
Petrol
3dr
Power (bhp)226 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph6.6 secs
Miles per tank411 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 36
Road tax£385 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4204mm X Width 2010mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new Golf GTI 2005 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
34 mpg
Insurance group36
Annual road tax£385
Price when new£22,635
Used price range£2,865 - £4,670
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of Golf GTI 2005 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity55 litres
Weight1357kg
Length4204mm
Width2010mm
Height1485mm
Wheelbase2578mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of Golf GTI 2005?

Power226 bhp
Top Speed152 mph
0-60 mph6.6 secs
Torque300 Nm, 221 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions194 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
4

Emissions data can vary over the lifespan of a version, typically due to manufacturer engine improvements.

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Miles Per Tank411 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

Pirelli Basic equipment
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Pirelli Standard Equipment
  • Heated seats
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
Pirelli Optional Equipment
  • Rear electric windows
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Volkswagen Golf GTI 2005?

Engine Size1984cc
Cylinders4
Valves16
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Gearbox6 Speed
DrivetrainFront wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Volkswagen Golf GTI 2005 and its boot size?

Doors3
Seats5
Luggage Capacity350 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight710kg
Braked Towing Weight1400kg
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Safety ratings

The Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

  • Adult Occupant - 5 stars
  • Child Occupant - 4 stars
  • Vulnerable road users - 3 stars

Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.

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