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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Powertrain Performance Pros and Cons
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member5046 The engine and DSG are both amazing! |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member4250 The 2.0-liter turbo is very easily tunable with a software flash and the DSG transmission is a great compromise between automatic and manual--I can shift either with the lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4954 The Turbo Inline 4 in the GTI is an incredibly smooth and responsive engine with a lot of torque all the way across the power band, always leaving the driver with that added punch and acceleration when needed. A blast to drive! Excellent 6 speed manual. |
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2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4845 Excellent transmission. Quick, precise, smooth shifts. Quick (but not spectacular) acceleration. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4265 The GTI has great performance and handling for its class. It may not be the fastest but it is the best overall package in its class. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Virginia, United States A peppy and happy motor, willing to work with you. With next to zero turbo lag and torque all over the powerband this engine can be your best friend when driving to the store and when zipping along a winding road. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4383 The 2.0T (TSI on this model year) has a wide powerband and excellent low-end performance making daily driving a pleasure. |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Wisconsin, United States Linear power delivery. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4273 Even the base 2.5L engine has more than enough power at 170 hp, very good engine torque. Put the auto trans into S mode and the car flies. |
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Nebraska, United States Very sporty, especially for being practically a German econo-box. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member4234 Peppy, smooth |
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3339 Ever since I own the car, the gear shift was never smooth. I ask dealer to take a look, then they want to charge me $195 to begin with, while Hyundai will take a look at your car for free. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3328 Great 2.0l turbo engine, very torquey, no turbo lag at all, nice engine sound. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4069 very good acceleration. I like the easy to use automated manual with paddle shifters. Enought power to push me into the seat bolsters when accelerating and cornering. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3907 The 2.0L turbo is a peppy thing in the GTI. The torque curve peaks out early and the lack of really noticeable turbo lag makes for a fairly fun motor, even if it does seem underpowered compared to other hot hatches in the segment. In VW's quest for cabin comfort,... |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3580 Acceleration |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member4023 Very peppy and smooth engine + transmission combo. It loves to rev but is also content cruising along. Great throttle response and turbo surge. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Rhode Island, United States The engine performance is very exploitable but not overwhelming. The DSG transmission exploits all of the engine’s strengths of a wide torque band and quick response. |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3381 Seamless power with the DSG gearbox. Turbo is spooled instantly with no turbo lag at all. |
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3436 Torque, torque , torque. |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3674 |
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in California, United States Somewhat jerky power curve, huge delay in throttle if stock. Decent power off the line but missing a fun factor. |
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