2016

Golf GTI
 When we engineered the 2016 Golf GTI,
we pulled out all the stops. With its
sporty performance and tight handling,
you’ll be hard pressed to find a hatchback
that’s this much fun. Excitement called.
And we answered.

Unforgettable rush. Technology Performance Design & interior

When it comes to having the technology
you need in the Golf GTI, it’s not hit or
miss, it’s hit or hit. We’ve added what’s
important to make your unforgettable
drive an unforgettable experience.
Unbridled fun. It’s where this hot hatch Why choose substance over style, when
shines. With a suite of performance you can have substance and style. The
features that make every drive a thrill, it’s a Golf GTI has a smartly refined design that’s
road-savvy car for a road-savvy driver. suited to you, for you.
 Technology is our driving force.

As a passionate driver, you already connect with the road, so in a 2016 Golf GTI,
you’ll just connect. Period. It’s our most technologically advanced hot hatch to
date, which means you won’t need to log in to log on.

App-Connect (Android Auto™, Apple Available Discover Pro* Fender® Premium Audio System
CarPlay™, MirrorLink™)*
Your technological hub. This 8" infotainment The 8-speaker system will have you feeling like you’ve
Connect to the things that matter most. The intuitive touchscreen with proximity sensors puts satellite got the best seat in the house. Or in this case, the best
interface and voice command actions let you easily navigation and music playback all at your fingertips. seat on the road.
search online for songs, directions or even your
favourite restaurant. So you’ll keep your eyes on the
road, and not on your screen.

*Do not drive distracted.

 The standard engine is
Sport suspension
City Highway
Fuel Consumption* Engine L/100 km L/100 km
Improved stability, control, and performance. Three

anything but standard. more reasons to get behind the wheel of a GTI. Manual 2.0 TSI® 9.4 6.9

Automatic DSG® 2.0 TSI® 9.5 7.2

We’ve engineered the 2.0 TSI® engine to inject fuel precisely

*Fuel consumption figures are estimates based on Natural Resources Canada’s
for maximum efficiency. The result is maximum performance. approved criteria and testing methods. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Get noticed at a
Available panoramic sunroof

It’s a big world out there. See a whole lot

moment’s notice.
more of it with a panoramic sunroof that
spans nearly the entire length of the cabin.

It doesn’t take much effort to look good in the Golf GTI. With an
aesthetic that says “sporty” without saying “flashy,” it’s all the
form and substance you want without the showiness you don’t.

Available Bi-Xenon headlights

They’re brighter. They last longer. They consume less Red painted brake calipers
energy. And they’re smarter. In fact, the Bi-Xenon lights
have an Adaptive Front-light System that turns up to Our red painted brake calipers make you

13 degrees around corners before you do. Smart indeed. look fast even when you’re standing still.
The irony isn’t lost on us.
Live life in the
faster lane.
Good things may come to those who wait, but sporty
performance only comes to those who drive. And drive you
will. With sporty suspension, sporty shifting, sporty handling,
and, well, you get the idea – it’s a ride with an exciting kick.

Available Dynamic Chassis
Control with Driving
Mode Selection
You don’t have to settle for a middle-of-the-
road ride when you can opt for a dynamic
one. Whether it’s sport, normal, or comfort,
the suspension of your GTI allows you to
enjoy better steering responsiveness to
handle any driving situation.
Available DSG® paddle shifters
Enjoy the convenience of an automatic with
the thrill of a manual. Our DSG® paddle
shifters allow faster shifting and unbroken
acceleration for – you guessed it –
unbridled fun.
Cross Differential System
(XDS)
Turn the corner on cornering with our
standard wheel lock/stabilizer system. If a
wheel spins after turning a corner, XDS will
apply that wheel’s brake while directing a
better grip to it. Sporty never felt so safe.
Refinement from the inside out. Leather-wrapped multifunction sport
steering wheel
Interior ambient lighting

There’s nothing worse than bad lighting. So we made sure to have

The feeling of an unforgettable urban thrill ride starts the moment you sit down. Once Never take your hands off the wheel again. And not just because good lighting.

you’ve wrapped your head around its upscale interior and refined design, you’ll just have it’s wrapped in leather. The music, navigation and settings are all
close at hand.
to wrap your hands around the steering wheel to let the excitement wash over you.
 Safety at the edge of
your seat.
Safety at the edge of your seat.
It doesn’t matter if it’s tight city streets or wide-open freeways.
The Golf GTI wasn’t just designed to help get you there quickly
– it was designed to help get you there safely too.
Available Front Assist with
Autonomous Braking*
Stop accidents before they happen. A built-in
traffic monitor detects situations where the
distance to the vehicle in front of you is too
Dramatization.*
close and helps reduce the vehicle’s stopping
distance when required. At low speeds (up to
30 km/h) the system can automatically brake.
Automatic post-collision
braking system
It doesn’t matter if it’s tight city streets or wide-open freeways. Protection for you and your car. The
The Golf GTI wasn’t just designed to help get you there quickly automatic post-collision braking system
is designed to help minimize damage in
– it was designed to help get you there safely too.
the event of an accident. Upon sensing
an impact, the brakes are applied to help
prevent another collision, preventing
further damage from occurring.
*Not all airbags will deploy, and if multiple airbags do deploy, they will be in various stages of inflating/deflating. *Driver assistance feature. Drivers must continue to perform manual checks before proceeding and pay full attention to the road.
Available Park Assist*
Welcome to your very own personal parking
attendant. Automatic Park Assist steers the
car in and out of parallel parking spots.
Available Lane Assist*
Sensors send a vibration to your steering
wheel when you drift outside of your
lane, making sure that when you hit the
road, you always stay the course.
Available Park Distance
Control*
Go ahead, try and fit in that spot.
Sensors in the front and rear of the car
will indicate if you’re getting too close
to surrounding vehicles.
Available Adaptive
Cruise Control*
Adaptive Cruise Control is genius (if we may
say so). It uses sensors to detect the vehicle
ahead, and then automatically adjusts your
speed to help keep you at a safe distance
without ever needing to adjust the gas or
brakes – even in stop-and-go traffic.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
Our technology helps keep your vehicle
stable, so you can come to grips with
low-grip conditions.
Standard Wheels
Accessories

17" Brooklyn alloy wheel 18" Austin alloy wheel

3D 3A/3PF/5A/5PF

Exterior & Interior Colours

Titan Black
Clark cloth Vienna leather

Pure White 3D/3A/3PF/5A/5PF 3A/3PF/5A/5PF

Tornado Red 3D/3A/3PF/5A/5PF 3A/3PF/5A/5PF Base carrier bars and

17" Tronic alloy wheel Monster Mats®
snowboard/ski attachment

Carbon Steel Metallic 3D/3A/3PF/5A/5PF 3A/3PF/5A/5PF

Night Blue Metallic 3D/3A/3PF/5A/5PF 3A/3PF/5A/5PF

Reflex Silver Metallic 3D/3A/3PF/5A/5PF 3A/3PF/5A/5PF

Deep Black Pearl 3D/3A/3PF/5A/5PF 3A/3PF/5A/5PF

Chrome rear accent strip Side window deflectors USB to Apple® Lightning connector

Select accessories shown on 2015 Golf but are available for and compatible with the 2016 Golf GTI.
Features
3-door Autobahn includes 3-door plus: Optional equipment:
• 18" Austin alloy wheels with all-season tires 5-door Autobahn (5A) Leather Package
• Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home function Engines:
• 12-way power adjustable driver seat
• Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror • 2.0 TSI® 210 HP, 6-speed manual transmission
• Top sport seats in Vienna leather with red accents
• Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS) • 2.0 TSI® 210 HP, 6-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic®
3-door (3D) • Maximum torque: 258 lb-ft at 1,600–4,200 rpm Technology Package
Engines: including red accent strip • Adaptive Cruise Control
• 2.0 TSI® 210 HP, 6-speed manual transmission • Blind Spot Detection • Discover Pro – 8.0" touchscreen infotainment system with
• Discover Media – 6.5" touchscreen infotainment system with 5-door Autobahn includes:
• 2.0 TSI® 210 HP, 6-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic® • 18" Austin alloy wheels with all-season tires proximity sensor, CD player, satellite navigation, and 2 SD card slots
• Maximum torque: 258 lb-ft at 1,600–4,200 rpm proximity sensor, CD player, satellite navigation, and 2 SD card slots • Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Fender ® Premium Audio System – 8 speakers plus subwoofer • 6 0/40 split folding rear seats with centre armrest
and pass-through • Lane Assist
3-door includes: • Front LED fog lights • Park Assist
• KESSY – keyless access with push-start button • 8-way adjustable top sport seats with power recline
• 17" Brooklyn alloy wheels with all-season tires • Ambient interior lighting • Park Distance Control (PDC)
• 60/40 split folding rear seats with centre armrest and pass-through • LED signature daytime running lights
• Light Assist (automatic high beam control) •A  pp-Connect smartphone integration (Android Auto™, Apple
• 8 -way manually adjustable top sport seats with lumbar support CarPlay™, MirrorLink™)
and Easy Entry • Panoramic power sunroof 5-door Performance (5PF)
• Rain-sensing wipers • Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
• Ambient interior lighting • Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home function Engines:
• A pp-Connect smartphone integration (Android Auto™, Apple • Automatic post-collision braking system • 2.0 TSI® 220 HP, 6-speed manual transmission
CarPlay™, MirrorLink™) Optional equipment: • 2.0 TSI® 220 HP, 6-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic®
• Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
• Automatic post-collision braking system Leather Package • Maximum torque: 258 lb-ft at 1,600–4,200 rpm
including red accent strip
• Auxiliary input • Top sport seats in Vienna leather with red accents
• Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity
• Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity Technology Package • Climatronic® dual-zone electronic climate control Includes 5-door Autobahn plus:
• Climatronic® dual-zone electronic climate control • Adaptive Cruise Control • Colour multifunction trip computer and indicator • + 10 HP for a total of 220 HP
• Colour multifunction trip computer and indicator • Discover Pro – 8.0" touchscreen infotainment system with • Cross Differential System (XDS) • Adaptive Cruise Control
• Composition Media – 6.5" touchscreen infotainment system with proximity sensor, CD player, satellite navigation, and 2 SD card slots • Cruise control • Discover Pro – 8.0" touchscreen infotainment system with
proximity sensor, CD player, 8 speakers, and 2 SD card slots • Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking • Direct steering proximity sensor, CD player, satellite navigation, and 2 SD card slots
• Cross Differential System (XDS) • Lane Assist • Discover Media – 6.5" touchscreen infotainment system • Dynamic Chassis Control
• Cruise control • Park Assist with proximity sensor, CD player, satellite navigation, • Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Direct steering • Park Distance Control (PDC) and 2 SD card slots • Lane Assist
• Diversity antenna • Diversity antenna • Locking front differential
• Driver & front passenger front & side airbags and front & rear • Driver & front passenger front & side airbags and front & • Park Assist
Side Curtain Protection® 3-door Performance (3PF) rear Side Curtain Protection® • Park Distance Control (PDC)
• Driver profile selection Engines: • Driver profile selection • Red brake calipers with “GTI” logo
• DSG® paddle shifters (with automatic transmission) • 2.0 TSI® 220 HP, 6-speed manual transmission • DSG® paddle shifters (with automatic transmission) • Summer performance tires
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Sport Mode • 2.0 TSI® 220 HP, 6-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic® • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Sport Mode
• Heatable front seats and washer nozzles • Maximum torque: 258 lb-ft at 1,600–4,200 rpm • Fender ® Premium Audio System – 8 speakers plus subwoofer Optional equipment:
• Hill Hold Assist • Front LED fog lights • All-season tires
• Illuminated “GTI” scuff plates 3-door Performance includes 3-door Autobahn plus: • Heatable front seats and washer nozzles Leather Package
• Leather-wrapped multifunction “GTI” sport steering wheel • + 10 HP for a total of 220 HP • Hill Hold Assist • 12-way power adjustable driver seat
• Power adjustable and heatable exterior mirrors with LED turn signals • Adaptive Cruise Control • Illuminated “GTI” scuff plates • Top sport seats in Vienna leather with red accents
• Rear spoiler • Discover Pro – 8.0" touchscreen infotainment system with • KESSY – keyless access with push-start button
• Rearview camera proximity sensor, CD player, satellite navigation, and 2 SD card slots • Leather-wrapped multifunction “GTI” sport steering wheel
• Red brake calipers • Dynamic Chassis Control • LED signature daytime running lights
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio • Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking • Light Assist (automatic high beam control)
• Sport suspension • Lane Assist • Panoramic power sunroof
• USB audio input • Locking front differential • Power adjustable and heatable exterior mirrors with
• Variable cargo load floor • Park Assist LED turn signals
• Park Distance Control (PDC) • Rain-sensing wipers
• Red brake calipers with “GTI” logo • Rear spoiler
3-door Autobahn (3A) • Summer performance tires • Rearview camera
Engines: • Red brake calipers
• 2.0 TSI® 210 HP, 6-speed manual transmission Optional equipment: • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• 2.0 TSI® 210 HP, 6-speed automatic DSG® with Tiptronic® • All-season tires • Sport suspension
• Maximum torque: 258 lb-ft at 1,600–4,200 rpm Leather Package • USB audio input
• Top sport seats in Vienna leather with red accents • Variable cargo load floor
© 2015 Volkswagen Canada. Items, specifications, availability, standard features, options, fabrics and colours are subject to change without notice. Volkswagen
Canada is not responsible for errors in typography or photography. Some features may be unavailable when your vehicle is built or available at extra cost.
Although we endeavour to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is accurate, as errors may occur from time to time, customers should contact
their local Volkswagen dealer for details. Tires are supplied and warranted by their manufacturer. The vehicle is sold equipped with four all-season tires.
However, please remember that the use of winter tires may be mandatory in your province or territory. Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not
deploy under all accident scenarios. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear seats, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
The navigation system depends upon signals from the GPS network and is designed to provide you with suggested routes only. Changes in street names,
construction zones, traffic flow, points of interest or other road system changes are beyond the control of Volkswagen Canada. Discrepancies may occur
between the mapping and the actual location. Please rely on your individual judgment in determining whether or not to follow a suggested navigation route.
Fuel consumption ratings are estimates based on Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) fuel consumption criteria and testing methods for 2016 model year
vehicles and are provided for comparison purposes only. Please note that comparisons to seemingly similar vehicles pre-2015 model year will show
discrepancies due to the difference in NRCan approved calculation methods for 2014 model year and older vehicles. Please refer to NRCan’s Fuel Consumption
Guide 2016 for estimated fuel consumption figures. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving conditions, driver habits and the vehicle’s condition,
weight carried and additional equipment. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Golf”, “GTI”, “TSI”, “Climatronic” and “DSG” are registered
trademarks of Volkswagen AG. “Monster Mats” and “Side Curtain Protection” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the
SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. “Tiptronic” is a registered trademark of Dr. Ing. h.c.
F. Porsche AG. “Fender” is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. “Android Auto” and “Google” are trademarks of Google Inc. “CarPlay” and “Apple” are trademarks of Apple Inc. “MirrorLink” is a trademark
of Car Connectivity Consortium LLC. For further information regarding any Volkswagen model, please call 1-800 DRIVE VW or just look us up at vw.ca. Before
we sign off, drive responsibly and obey the rules of the road. Version date: December 18, 2015.