The powerful 2.0 litre Turbo Diesel Injection (TDI) engine provides the best of both worlds - the refinement, performance and cleanliness of a petrol engine with the economy of a diesel. If you wish for economy with added performance, the 2.0 litre TDI linked to either a six speed manual gearbox or the DSG automatic is sure to satisfy. The TDI GT Sport produces 125kW of power at 4200rpm and an impressive 350Nm of torque from as low as 1750rpm. Such efficiency is due to its direct injection 'Pumpe Duse' technology that allows diesel to be injected into the combustion chamber in exact amounts at a unique pressure. This not only means impressive performance but low fuel consumption.

The Golf GT Sport makes a great impression in terms of looks: with its lower-slung sports suspension and striking front end with the V-shaped radiator grille in charcoal. The special 17“ alloy wheels and visible twin tailpipes are further outstanding visual features. It is therefore clear just by looking at the exterior that there is considerable power under the bonnet.

The Golf GT Sport does not only convince by its power but also by its optical cues. The three-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel demonstrates the perfect crossover of sportivity and sensible comfort.

The interior is enhanced by sports seats in a sports cloth design. It also impresses thanks to the boost pressure indicator in the cockpit. Thus, you can always control your car's power reserves.

Volkswagen unveiled its first petrol direct injection engine with turbocharger in the guise of the 2.0 litre FSI® turbo in the Golf GTI. Volkswagen is now heralding in the second stage of its offensive, with TSI technology: the outcome is a high-tech engine delivering plenty of power and torque, yet with low fuel consumption.

The unique feature of TSI technology, which Volkswagen is the first and only manufacturer in the world to offer, is the combination of petrol direct injection and twin chargers. The twincharger, a mechanical supercharger in conjunction with a secondary exhaust turbocharger, boasts one of the best output per litre figures of any production four-cylinder engine, at 90 kW per litre of swept volume.

One of the most effective engine-based measures for cutting fuel consumption is "downsizing" the cylinder capacity in the engine. A reduction in the displacement cuts friction losses and thus achieves a higher level of engine efficiency.

To achieve the best performance on the downsized engine, Volkswagen realised early on, that is was necessary to balance the limited power with the innovative twincharging technology. The result is Volkswagen's groundbreaking TSI engine.