Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007) Specifications

By Derek Fung on 07/08/2008

More Volkswagen reviews , RRP: AU$34990.00

The good:

  • The engine — small, sporty and smart
  • A hoot to drive, when you're keen
  • Relaxed, when you're not
  • Handsome styling

The bad:

  • Quality of the interior is inferior to previous model
  • Not exactly cheap
  • Leather and MP3 player connectivity are optional
  • GTI, at AU$5k more, is tempting

The bottomline:

The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.

Editors' rating:

8.5/10

Tags:

golf | gt sport | tsi | twincharger | volkswagen | vw

Basic

  • Body style
  • 5-door hatch
  • Height
  • 1479 mm
  • Width
  • 1759 mm
  • Length
  • 4204 mm
  • Wheelbase
  • 2578 mm
  • Weight
  • 1340 kg

Climate and convenience

  • Air-conditioning
  • standard
  • Climate control
  • standard
  • Multi-zone climate control
  • standard
  • Heated/cooled seats
  • optional
  • Integrated interface (eg. iDrive, MMI)
  • n/a
  • Keyless entry
  • standard
  • Keyless start
  • n/a
  • 12V power outlet
  • standard
  • Bluetooth hands-free
  • optional

Drivetrain

  • Driven wheels
  • front-wheel drive
  • Transmission
  • 6-speed manual, 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual

Engine

  • Displacement
  • 1.4 litres
  • Configuration
  • in-line four cylinder
  • Fuel type
  • petrol
  • Aspiration
  • supercharged, turbocharged
  • Power (kW @ rpm)
  • 125
  • Torque (Nm @ rpm)
  • 240

Entertainment

  • Speakers
  • 8
  • Connection for portable MP3 player
  • optional
  • CD playback
  • standard
  • MP3 on CD/DVD
  • standard

Navigation

  • Trip computer
  • standard
  • Hard-disk GPS navigation
  • optional

Safety

  • Anti-lock brakes
  • standard
  • Traction control
  • standard
  • Stability control
  • standard
  • Xenon headlights
  • optional
  • Fog lights
  • standard
  • Cruise control
  • standard
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • n/a
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • standard
  • Head-up display
  • n/a

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