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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) Specs & Dimensions
On this page, select the Volkswagen Golf GTI trim that you're looking for below. Each trim has multiple variations and with this info, you can find the full details about the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
- Select a trim level:
- GTI
- Edition 30
- Pirelli
- GTI [Lthr]
GTI specs
| Engine | Power (bhp) |
0-60 mph (secs) |
Miles Per Pound*
What is MPP? |
MPG Pre-2017
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown was phased out from 2017. These figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving than figures obtained under the newer test (called WLTP). You should only ever compare these older figures to other pre-WLTP figures.
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MPG Latest
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown (called WLTP) was introduced in 2017, and generally gives a more realistic indication of a car's mpg then the previous test, which tended to overstate mpg. You should only ever compare these figures to other WLTP figures.
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Insurance Group |
Road Tax (per annum) |
Length (mm) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2.0 Petrol | 197 | 6.7 - 7.0 | N/A | 35 | N/A | 34 | £305 | 4,204 |
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Edition 30 specs
| Engine | Power (bhp) |
0-60 mph (secs) |
Miles Per Pound*
What is MPP? |
MPG Pre-2017
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown was phased out from 2017. These figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving than figures obtained under the newer test (called WLTP). You should only ever compare these older figures to other pre-WLTP figures.
|
MPG Latest
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown (called WLTP) was introduced in 2017, and generally gives a more realistic indication of a car's mpg then the previous test, which tended to overstate mpg. You should only ever compare these figures to other WLTP figures.
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Insurance Group |
Road Tax (per annum) |
Length (mm) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2.0T Petrol | 226 | 6.4 - 6.6 | N/A | 34 - 35 | N/A | 36 | £305 | 4,204 |
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Select a version to view full specs:
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Pirelli specs
| Engine | Power (bhp) |
0-60 mph (secs) |
Miles Per Pound*
What is MPP? |
MPG Pre-2017
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown was phased out from 2017. These figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving than figures obtained under the newer test (called WLTP). You should only ever compare these older figures to other pre-WLTP figures.
|
MPG Latest
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown (called WLTP) was introduced in 2017, and generally gives a more realistic indication of a car's mpg then the previous test, which tended to overstate mpg. You should only ever compare these figures to other WLTP figures.
|
Insurance Group |
Road Tax (per annum) |
Length (mm) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2.0T Petrol | 226 | 6.4 - 6.6 | N/A | 34 - 35 | N/A | 36 | £305 | 4,204 |
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Select a version to view full specs:
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GTI [Lthr] specs
| Engine | Power (bhp) |
0-60 mph (secs) |
Miles Per Pound*
What is MPP? |
MPG Pre-2017
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown was phased out from 2017. These figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving than figures obtained under the newer test (called WLTP). You should only ever compare these older figures to other pre-WLTP figures.
|
MPG Latest
test standard Close(x) The test system that gave the mpg figures shown (called WLTP) was introduced in 2017, and generally gives a more realistic indication of a car's mpg then the previous test, which tended to overstate mpg. You should only ever compare these figures to other WLTP figures.
|
Insurance Group |
Road Tax (per annum) |
Length (mm) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2.0T Petrol | 197 | 6.7 - 7.0 | N/A | 35 | N/A | 34 | £305 | 4,204 |
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Select a version to view full specs:
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* Low Miles Per Pound figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical.
Based on WLTP
combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only, and typical current fuel or electricity costs.
Equipment List
Basic equipment
The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Volkswagen Golf GTI (05-08).
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Equipment by trim level
To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:
| Equipment included on some trim levels |
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Edition 30 equipment
| Edition 30 standard equipment |
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| Edition 30 optional equipment |
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GTI equipment
| GTI standard equipment |
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| GTI optional equipment |
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GTI [Lthr] equipment
| GTI [Lthr] standard equipment |
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| Same as basic equipment |
| GTI [Lthr] optional equipment |
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| None available |
Pirelli equipment
| Pirelli standard equipment |
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| Pirelli optional equipment |
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