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The short answer to your question is: Turbo. The GTI has a 1.8L turbocharger (for Mk4 and below) or a 2.0L for the Mk5 Golf. The turbocharger makes the engine significantly more powerful, but without more fuel consumption. So the GTI is more powerful than the other Golfs of same make (except the R32, which is a special model with a massive 3.2L engine).
There are other differences between the standard Golf and the GTI, stuff like the GTI has stiffer suspension, lowered ride height, larger wheels, aerodynamic trim and spoilers, etc. All these are because the GTI is meant to be a performance Golf. My favourite feature is the retro red lining around the front grille of the Mk5 GTI.
Note also that what we are calling the 'standard' Golf is in reality the rest of the Golf range, and we are comparing the rest of the range to the GTI. These vary from 1.4 to several diesel models up to the special-edition R32, which will definitely outdo the GTI in terms of performance.
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What is the difference between a Golf GTi and a GTi with the i in red?
I believe there is no mechanical difference, it is just a stylistic feature.
How much hp does 1996 golf gti have?
96 gti 2l 8v=115bhp standard 96 gti 16v standard 150 bhp
What is the difference on a golf and a golf gti?
the performance and some exterior mods, also the engine will be different
Where can you free download a manual for Golf GTI Mk1?
golf gti
Whats the difference between a golf tdi and golf gti?
There are a number of important differences arguably the most important being that TDI is a diesel engine and GTI is essentially a faster sportier version of the regular gasoline golf/rabbit. Goyette. There are a number of important differences arguably the most important being that TDI is a diesel engine and GTI is essentially a faster sportier version of the regular gasoline golf/rabbit. Goyette.
Where is a golf gti engine number?
where is vw golf gti engine number
EPC light golf 5 gti?
why my epc lights turned on my car GOLF 5 GTI? why my epc lights turned on my car GOLF 5 GTI?
Does a 2003 VW Golf gti mk4 come with cruse control as standard?
im pretty sure they do. mine does
What type of alarm comes standard on golf gti MK2?
My keyfob says Quantum. I believe its a rebadged scorpion
Is a VW GTI the same as a VW Golf GTI?
Yes, it is a Golf but VW stopped calling it the "VW Golf... GTI". Just as VW didn't call the R32 a Golf (although it is based on the VW Golf and has the same shape and many common components).
Is a MK5 faster than GTI?
Doesn't make sense. You can get an MK5 GTI golf. MK5 is the 5th generation of VK Golf. GTI is simply one of the models.
Mk3 golf gti 8v head bolt torque settings?
torque setting for golf gti 2.0 8v
