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2009 Volkswagen GTI User Reviews

2009 Volkswagen GTI Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 20 reviews

  • Performance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Appearance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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"power" 12 reviews
"ride" 10 reviews
"handling" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"interior" 4 reviews
"transmission" 3 reviews
"speed" 3 reviews
"gear box" 2 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews

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James writes:
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T 2Dr Review
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Fun but Practical

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Bad things happen...

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Great Car Overall... Beats All In Its Price-range... — In regards to price, quality, driving enjoyment, and practicality I compared the GTI with a 350z, C30, Cooper S, Altima Coupe, Accord Coupe, and tC. All in all, the GTI wins. The 350 is fast and fun but not practical for commuting; a great toy. The C30 was too expensive for a car of the same quality of the GTI. The Cooper S is the most over-designed and disgusting interior I have ever seen. The Altima and the Accord were overpriced and bad on gas. And the tC was low-quality... The GTI won on almost all of these points and if it didnt win it was a close second...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Huffer writes:
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T 2Dr Review
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Handling, value, build quality, gas mileage, amazing engine, DSG gearbox

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Doesn't corner like a Ferarri Enzo ;-)

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I Wish I Would Have Discovered This Car Years Ago. — The perfect pinnacle of price, performance, and practicality. I also own a 2006 Pontiac GTO with a supercharged (aftermarket) 6.0L V-8 pumping out 540 hp and 520 lb-ft, and this little GTI is as much fun to drive as my muscle car, and maybe even more so with respect to all around handling. When I have to decide which car to drive, it's always a tough choice, but I'm never surpised when the GTI wins out (and usually more often).

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Bristol writes:
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transmission

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cup holder size

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Frickin Sweet — I love the size and accelaration and transmission. Handling around the turns is very managable and terrific. Its grey with red trim, and looks extremely attractive. It is very fun to drive and faster out of the hole than many other cars have come across.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chad writes:
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T 2Dr Review
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The performance is perfect for this car fun to drive when you want it but also  practical

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I did not find one with the nav system so i dont have a touch screen

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Wont Be The Last Vw Or Gti I Will Buy In My Life Time — My first new car has good acceleration since it has a turbo. Has a good warranty I dont have to pay for any maintenance for the first 3 years at all. It is a blast to drive it is the worlds first Hot Hatch.

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Mohamed writes:
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fun to drive

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back bumper

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Hot Hatchback — Acceleration and brakes are quite perfect, if you once drive it on sport mode you will never drive it normally you need to spend on it if you drive it violently it looks nice with german best interior quality its cost is affordable compared to other german cars, it dose not consume too much gas. fun to drive

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Bogdanelius writes:
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good handling, hatch, original design, hundred of mods for chiptuning

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if you have enough money to buy an r32

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My Mk5 Gti — acceleration = good if you wok on engine, braking = average, handling = very good, Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance .. hmmm middle prices for them Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive? INDEED Alot of fun with this huge bug with big eyes!!!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Andy writes:
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T 2Dr PZEV Review
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If you like M3

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.... — * Performance: 250HP 400NM after APR stage1 * Build Quality: Some electronic issues * Appearance: Need to change the rims... getting bored. * Cost of Ownership: Soso... first 30K maintenance are free * Fun Factor: It's a GTI... Do i need to say more? :) Further tunings pending!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jinuk writes:
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0T 2Dr Review
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FAST

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Electrics

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My Fast Gti — Very stable and the perfect hot hatch. Very well rounded. Fast and comfortable at the same time. Excellent traction did even need snow tires in the winter and I live in Michigan. Only bad thing would be the electronics. VW is not known for having quality electric systems in their cars

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Vaughan writes:
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driveability and performance

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The colour in Summer

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German Engineering At Its Best — Performance - for what the engine is and its economy the performance is excellent Build Quality - This is as good as it gets for a German car! Appearance - The car looks great in Black, just hard to keep clean Cost of ownership - Excellent gas mileage, maintenance is a little costly but distance from service to service is great (15 000km) Fun Factor - Car is great, makes a nice exhaust note and fun to play around with but then can also be driven well.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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John writes:
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Looks and Performance

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Great — Amazing car great handeling, and performance is very good. I would recomend any one to buy the GTI... The looks attract alot of people... Its not one of the best sports cars but it is def great car for its price..

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Gas Mileage (highway) 31 30 30
Horsepower 200 170 170
Crash Test Rating 8 8 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.1 15.0 16.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.2 41.5 41.2

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Fabulous By Luis

The ability to upgrade to APR and not lose the warranty is great! I really enjoy riding this car with the DSG. It lets me go to higher revs. The acceleration on this thing is just great! I love this C... Read More

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2012 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Great Car By Finn

As most of reviews i have read on this car have stated this is an overall great well rounded car. It is extremely reliable, it is very fuel efficient, and fun to drive. for a performance car in the ... Read More

One Of The Best Compact Car With Great Price/quality/fun Ratio By Cedric

Performance - Lots of torque for a lightweight car, loads of fun! Build Quality - it's German, DUHHH! Appearance - Looks simple and beautiful without all the bells & whistles Cost of Ownership - great... Read More

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2011 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Smiles Per Gallon By Davrod12

Shopping for a new hot hatch to buy, I narrowed my search to the 2011 GTI, WRX, and MazdaSpeed3. The GTI was the winner...here is why: Drivability: As a driving enthusiast and avid kart racer, I lo... Read More

Very Practical And Excellent To Drive By Juan

very german, fantastic to drive, fuel efficient and handsome looking, feels very high quality, has fantastic seats, it feels very solid and very confident every time I get in it, it is very spacious... Read More

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2010 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Would Love To Take It On The Track By mahill510

I understand that there is an after market chip that you can purchase to add speed and other neat go-fast options to the GTI. I would love to have those mods done and take it on a track for a few laps... Read More

Great Value & Daily Driver. Solid German Hatchback By Nick

Great daily driver! Great handling, slight turbo lag but consistent torque & power. Have wanted one for years & it finally happened! Highway mpg up to 34mpg, life mpg at 27. Had a 08 rabbit before t... Read More

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2008 Volkswagen GTI Reviews

Never Would Have Thought By CSestp

Never in my life would I thought I would own a hatchback let alone a VW. I have always owned trucks and older american power cars. Everytime I drive the car I have a smile on my face. The inside is... Read More

This Is The Best Car I Have Ever Driven Or Owned. Drive One And You Will Never Go Back. By A Jaron

Performance is unmatched, price is good and saves gas. I would recommend this to a single person looking for a fun car with plenty of power and curb appeal. I wouldn't recommend it for a family. I wou... Read More

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