Performance Review: Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Volkswagen-VW Golf Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Volkswagen-VW Golf has a 1984cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Golf shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Golf's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1318 kgs (2905 lbs) this makes the Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V in the same weight category as the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan STO 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Volkswagen-VW Golf shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 207 bhp (154 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 207 lb-ft (280.6 Nm) @ 5200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Volkswagen-VW Golf you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1995 Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 (182.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Volkswagen-VW Golf.

The Volkswagen-VW Golf has a Power to weight ratio of 157.0 bhp per ton and 157.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Golf competing with the 1995 Maserati Quattroporte 2.8 V6 (182.0 bhp per ton) or the 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 340 V8 (181.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Volkswagen-VW Golf generating around 157.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (182.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Mercedes E Class 400 W124 (182.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this made the Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V as fast as the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs) the or the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs). This Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V is also faster than the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the and the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Golf and the 1992 Mercedes SL Class 600SL V12 R129

When talking about the performance of the Volkswagen-VW Golf on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.89 secs @ 91.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Mercedes SL Class 600SL V12 R129 (14.83 secs), the 1998 Maserati Quattroporte 2.0i V6 Biturbo Evoluzione (14.83 secs), and the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (14.85 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V has a maximum speed of 148mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Golf equals the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (159 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.0T GTi 16V then how about the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo (159 mph), the 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (159 mph), or the 2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 987 (159 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Golf Rivals List.

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