2007 Volkswagen GTI Road Test
4-7-2006
by
Justin Couture
, Canadian Auto Press
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Specifications (GTI):
- Price Range (GTI MSRP): $29,375 - $33,355
- Price as Tested (MSRP): $31,995
- Body Type: 3-door hatchback
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 200-hp, 207 lb-ft of torque, 2.0L, 16-valve DOHC I-4 direct injection turbo
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (opt. 6-spd DSG twin-clutch)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, BA, EBD
- Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,210 / 1,759 / 1,479 / 2,578 mm (165.7 / 69.3 / 58.2 / 101.5 in)
- Curb Weight: 1,500 kg (3,306 lbs)
- Tires: 225/45R17
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 428 L (15.1 cu-ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 10.0 / 6.9 L/100 km
- Observed Fuel Economy: 8.8 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive; 60/100,000 powertrain
- Competitors: Acura RSX Type-S/TSX, Audi A3 2.0T, BMW 3-Series Coupe, Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged, Dodge Caliber R/T, Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Coupe Si, Hyundai Tiburon Tuscani, Mazda3 Sport, Mazda RX-8, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, MINI Cooper S, Pontiac G6 Coupe GTP, Saturn ION Redline, Subaru Impreza WRX, Volvo S40 T5
- Website: www.vw.ca
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