What are the differences between GTI and regular Golf?

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ArabellaAnn
07/30/25 6:16am
Here are the specific differences between GTI and regular Golf: 1. Engine: The Golf GTI is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged/in-line four-cylinder 16-valve electronically controlled dual injection system engine, which delivers stronger power and achieves 0-100km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds; while the regular Golf uses a 1.6L in-line four-cylinder 16-valve electronically controlled fuel injection engine. 2. Transmission: The Golf GTI adopts a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission for faster gear shifting; whereas the regular Golf uses a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. 3. Suspension system: The Golf GTI features reinforced MacPherson independent suspension/reinforced four-link independent suspension, providing more stable handling and a top speed of 240 km/h; while the regular Golf is equipped with front MacPherson independent suspension/rear compound torsion beam semi-independent suspension, with a top speed of 185 km/h.
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