2014 Volkswagen GTI 4-Door
The Hatch is Back. A quick, efficient and well-priced hatchback.
- Likes
- sporty; transmission; quality build
- Dislikes
- dull dashboard
Volkswagen’s classic hot hatch continues to set the standard in its segment with its winning combination of efficient performance, smart amenities and value-oriented price. The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is quick and lively out of the gates and around turns thanks to a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4, and earns a driver-pleasing 33 mpg highway. Assembled in Wolfsburg, Germany of a majority German parts, our Tornado Red tester came equipped with a power sunroof, Interlagos cloth interior and touch screen navigation, as well as standard satellite radio and a multi-function trip computer.
Warranty/Service: 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty; 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty; 12-year/unlimited-mile corrosion warranty; 3-year/36,000-mile roadside assistance; 3-year/36,000-mile Carefree Maintenance
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Specs
Base Price: $29,895
As Tested: $29,895
- 24 / 33 mpg
- EPA
- 6.8 sec
- 0-60
- 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm
- Horsepower
- 130 mph
- Top Speed
- Vehicle : Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive, 5-Passenger, 5-Door Hatchback
- Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with direct injection
- Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm
- Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed DSG automatic with gear shifters
- Curb Weight: 3,113 lbs
- Wheelbase: 101.5 in
- Length: 165.9 in
- Width: 70 in
- Height: 57.8 in
- Turning circle: 35.8 ft
- Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Suspension: MacPherson strut front; multi-link rear
- Traction: electronic stability control with traction control
- 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
- 60-0 mph: 113 ft.
- Top Speed: 130 mph
- EPA City: 24 mpg
- EPA Highway: 33 mpg
- Combined MPG: 27 mpg
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Safety: driver and front passenger front airbags; front side airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags
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