| 24 version of the engine | 12345 | | Typ | GTI | GTI | GTI 230 | R32 | 2.0 SDI |
| Engine | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy | diesel |
| Type of injection | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | pośredni MPI | pompowtryskiwacze |
| Engine Code | AXX, BWA, BWE, BPY | CAWB, CBFA, CCTA | BYD | BDB, BMJ, BUB, CBRA | BDK |
| Years of mounting | 2004-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2006-2008 | 2005-2008 | 2004-2008 |
| Cylinders/valves | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 | V6/24 | R4/8 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 1984 | 1984 | 1984 | 3189 | 1968 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 147/200/5100 | 147/200/5100 | 169/230/5500 | 184/250/6300 | 55/75/4200 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 280/1700-5000 | 280/1800-5000 | 300/2200-5200 | 320/2500-3000 | 140/2200-2400 |
| Timing gear | pasek | łańcuch | pasek | łańcuch | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | manualna 5b |
| Drivetrain | przedni | przedni | przedni | 4x4 (Haldex) | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./tarcz. |
| Front suspension | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1336/1356 | 1336/1356 | 1336/1356 | 1541/1565 | 1252 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4216/1760/1469 | 4216/1760/1469 | 4216/1760/1469 | 4246/1760/1465 | 4204/1760/1479 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 350/1305 | 350/1305 | 350/1305 | 275/1320 | 350/1305 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 7,2/6,9 | 7,2/6,9 | 6,8/6,6 | 6,5/6,2 | 16,7 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 235/233 | 235/233 | 245/243 | 250/248 | 163 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 11,0/6,2/8,0 | 11,0/6,2/8,0 | 11,3/6,3/8,2 | 14,9/8,3/10,7 | 6,7/4,6/5,3 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 6.68/6.78 | 6.68/6.78 | 5.81/5.9 | 6.16/6.26 | 16.69 |