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Volkswagen - Golf GTI Mk5, Mk6 (2005)
Discover the timeless allure of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 and Mk6 From the early 2000s to the mid‑2010s, the GTI has remained a benchmark for hot‑hatch performance, blending everyday usability with spirited driving dynamics. Whether you’re eyeing a 2005 model or a later Mk6, the annual price conversations—Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5, Mk6 price—revolve around the car’s age, mileage, and condition. For buyers on a budget, the discussion quickly turns to the crucial question: used Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5, Mk6 price and how the vehicle’s value is expected to unfold over time. --- Key Specs at a Glance
- Engine: 1.8‑liter turbocharged inline‑four (Mk5), 2.0‑liter turbocharged inline‑four (Mk6)
- Power output: Mk5 – 200 hp (152 kW); Mk6 – 210 hp (155 kW)
- Torque: Mk5 – 250 Nm; Mk6 – 255 Nm
- Transmission: 6‑spd manual (core model), optional 7‑spd DSG automatic
- Drive layout: Front‑engine, front‑wheel drive
- Fuel type: 92‑octane premium unleaded (petrol)
- Dimensions: Length 4,098 mm; Width 1,791 mm; Height 1,415 mm; Wheelbase 2,590 mm
- Wheels & tires: 18‑inch alloy; 235/45R18 summer; 245/50R18 all‑season
- Weight: Mk5 – 1,425 kg; Mk6 – 1,480 kg (depending on equipment)
- Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) Mk5; 205 km/h (127 mph) Mk6
- 0–100 km/h: ~6.5 s Mk5; ~6.4 s Mk6 (DSG)
- Notable features: Adaptive suspension (Mk6), LED daytime running lights, DSG transmission, dual‑zone climate control, infotainment with navigation.
Understanding how fast the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5, Mk6 depreciation will bite helps both buyers and sellers budget accurately. In general, hot‑hatch vehicles depreciate more rapidly than mainstream sedans due to higher demand for newer models.
- First year: Typically loses 15–20 % of its value.
- Two to three years: Additional 10–12 % hit; cumulative depreciation around 30–35 %.
- After five years: Value usually sits at 50–60 % of the original purchase price, influenced by mileage and maintenance history.
- Long‑term outlook: Nav to compare depreciation against a similar class vehicle—e.g., the Ford Focus RS or the Mini Cooper S—to gauge which offers stronger resale prospects.
When it comes to comparing the GTI with similar hot‑hatches, it’s vital
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| 2 years ago | used | £7,000.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 3 years ago | used | £5,495.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 3 years ago | used | £5,495.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £5,995.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £4,795.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £1,995.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £5,880.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £4,995.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £3,795.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £3,990.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £2,890.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £5,995.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £2,200.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £5,995.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £2,200.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £4,500.00 | Unlock all links | |
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| 5 years ago | used | £11,000.00 | Unlock all links | |
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| 5 years ago | used | £11,000.00 | Unlock all links |