Volkswagen Golf

Overview of the series

The Volkswagen Golf GTI, as an iconic and popular hatchback, is known for its unique performance and versatile capabilities.

Power System

It is equipped with the familiar 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which has been fine-tuned by engineers to provide an additional 15 horsepower and 20 Nm of torque. The total output now reaches 245 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch DSG transmission. The addition of gears enhances acceleration, with a top speed of 250 kilometres/hour. The manufacturer claims a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.3 seconds, while actual testing shows a time of 6.68 seconds.

Fuel Consumption

In a driving test covering about 100 kilometers, with 60% on highways and 40% in urban commuting, the fuel consumption was approximately 9.1 liters per 100 kilometers, which is higher than the claimed 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

Body Size

The new model is longer, taller but narrower, with a wheelbase only increased by 1 millimetre, and the overall size increase has resulted in the car weighing more than 100 kilograms.

Interior Configuration

The interior space offers more spaciousness, especially in the rear legroom. However, the overall layout has some shortcomings in both functionality and aesthetics, such as the placement and material quality of the central air conditioning vents. Too many features are integrated into the 10-inch Discover Media touchscreen, which can be difficult to operate, and the relevant buttons lack backlighting for nighttime use. On the positive side, it supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Safety Systems

The model, priced over 200,000 Malaysian Ringgit, lacks active safety technologies.