Performance

• 2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine
• 7-speed DSG automatic transmission
• Driving Mode Selection
• Progressive steering
• Red brake calipers with vented front (13.4 in) and rear (12.2 in) brake rotors
• Sport suspension
• VAQ Limited Front Slip Differential Lock

Six stability-enhancing systems

From Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), which helps maintain appropriate stopping power during a hard-braking situation, to Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which can adjust engine throttle and apply corrective forces to the wheels that need them most, your vehicle is equipped with a total of six stability-enhancing systems.

Wireless charging: Keep your devices going for the long haul

Our 45-watt USB port charging and ventilated 15W wireless charging for compatible devices won’t leave you—or your passengers—without a charge. Even if you forgot your charger.

Sound and Audio: Music—and more — to your ears

Want each seat in your Golf GTI to be a good seat at the show? With the available Harman Kardon® premium sound system, you’ll get superior clarity and sophistication for your road tunes.

Car-Net Wi-Fi Hotspot: Internet on the go

Car-Net Wi-Fi Hotspot⁠ makes the ride fun for your passengers, connecting up to four Wi-Fi enabled devices. That’s entertainment, solved.

Safety Cell

Front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy, while a rigid safety cell helps distribute forces away from the driver and passengers.

Rear View Camera System.

Benefit from the view of a wide lens when you want it. It can help you see obstacles when backing up, a feature so helpful you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Park Distance Control

Park Distance Control helps take the guess work out of parking your car, while Maneuver Braking helps apply the brake automatically to help mitigate the chance of a collision with stationary objects while reversing into a spot. With Park Distance Control’s audio beeps and visual support, you’ll know if you’re getting too close to detected obstacles in front of or behind your car. It’ll also share additional information on your display, so you can see what’s behind your car as you reverse within a parking spot.