2005 Volkswagen GTI Review

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The GTI may have introduced the idea of budget performance, but its aging design has been surpassed by a number of cheaper and faster competitors.

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Pros

Fun to drive, reasonably priced, lots of standard equipment, premium cabin materials, utility of hatchback design, available six-speed manual.

Cons

More expensive and slower than many of its peers.

Available GTI Hatchback Models

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2005 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback FQ

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1.8T

1.8L 4-cyl. engine
Manual transmission
Up to 21 cty/29 hwy mpg
Side/Curtain Airbags
Traction Control
Stability Control (Optional)

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2005 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback FQ

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VR6

2.8L V6 engine
Manual transmission
Up to 19 cty/27 hwy mpg
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control

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2005 Volkswagen GTI

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What's New for 2005

With an all-new GTI on the way next year, there are no changes to the current platform for 2005.

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