Difference between a volkswagen golf and a gti?

i might buy a volkswagen, but there is a golf and a gti? what is the difference between the golf and the gti?|||It really depends on the generation you are looking at. The answer varies from them being very similar, to there being major differences. With the late model mk6 and mk5 generations, the premium 2.0T FSI motor was only available in the GTI, and the Golf/Rabbit came with a 2.5L I-5 or 2.0L TDI diesel motor. Going back to the MK4 generation, you could get the 1.8T motor in the Golf or GTI, although only the 150HP version from the 2001 GTI. The VR6 motor was GTI only, the same as the MK3 generation. MK2 generation the optional 16 valve motor was only available in the GTI, and the transmission had shorter gears for both the 8V and 16V models. MK1 Rabbit GTIs featured a higher output 8V motor than the standard Rabbit.





For all 6 generations, the GTI has come with the sport suspension standard, premium alloy wheels, premium seating surfaces and interior appointments, and other standard features appearing as options on the Golf or Rabbit.





I hope that this answer helps you to understand the differences, obviously these are just the basics.|||Saying Golf or GTI is like saying Malibu or Chevelle SS. Simple as that.