The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the original "hot hatch," with a high-performance turbocharged engine that gives it the power to deliver immense driving thrills for any of your excursions. If you're attracted the versatility, stylishness and refinement of the Volkswagen Golf, but are looking for some serious kick, then the Golf GTI is the perfect car for you. Take a look at this 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2016 Honda Fit comparison to see how the new Golf GTI blows away the competition.
The biggest advantage of 2016 Golf GTI is without a doubt its incredible performance. It features a robust 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged and direct-injection engine, producing 210 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine in the 2016 Fit only manages a measly 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. Also, the Golf GTI gives its owners the ability adjust the driving experience according to performance and efficiency needs, with the Driving Mode Selection feature, with its "Normal," "Sport" and "Individual" modes.
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI | VS | 2016 Honda Fit |
2.0-liter TSI Turbo four-cylinder | Engine | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder |
210 | Horsepower | 130 |
258 | Torque | 114 |
22.8/52.7 cu-ft | Cargo Volume - Seats Up/Seats Down | 16.6/52.7 cu-ft |
Another advantage of the 2016 Golf GTI is its roomy, refined and versatile interior. It offer 93.5 cu-ft of passenger space and its premium performance personality is further accentuated by the red ambient lighting and illuminated door sills, black headliner and trim inserts, buttons and switches that are backlit in white and the use of premium materials and soft-touch plastics throughout. While both hatchbacks offer an identical cargo volume of 52.7 cu-ft with the seats folded down, the Golf GTI has the advantage with the seats up: 22.8 cu-ft, compared to only 16.6 cu-ft for the Fit.
With all of the advanced technology in the 2016 Golf GTI, you and your passengers will be well connected and entertained. One of the most impressive tech features in the new Golf GTI is the innovative new MIB II infotainment system, which supports all three available connected car systems: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. With USB and VW-Car Net App-Connect, it allows owners with these systems to access select apps from their smartphones directly through the vehicle’s head unit. If you'd like to experience the turbocharged performance, comfort, versatility and advanced technology of the 2016 Golf GTI, then don't hesitate to contact us at Capistrano Volkswagen.