2007 Volkswagen GTI

The Quickest Cars of 2007: $20,000 to $25,000

Base price: $23,805
0-to-60-mph time: 6.0 sec
Quarter-mile time: 14.6 sec @ 95 mph
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 3-door hatchback
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984cc
Power (SAE net): 200 bhp @ 5100 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 207 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.5 in
Length: 165.7 in
Width: 69.3 in
Height: 58.4 in
Curb weight: 3189 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.2 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 28.7 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.6 sec @ 95 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 126 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 166 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.84 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 25/32 mpg