Four-door hatchback · 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual
USA 2015 GTI Autobahn: 210 hp, four-door hatchback, 6-speed manual. Factory sales code AU18M2. Baldwin filter application remains qualified by VIN character 5: T (210 hp) or 4 (220 hp); no additional engine-code mapping is inferred.

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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- GTI Autobahn
- Body style
- Four-door hatchback
- Engine
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current carVolkswagen GTI Autobahn Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed manual | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI Autobahn Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed DSG automatic | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI S Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed manual | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI SE Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed manual | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI S with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed manual | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI SE with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed manual | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI Autobahn with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed manual | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed manual | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI S Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed DSG automatic | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI SE Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed DSG automatic | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI S with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed DSG automatic | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI SE with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed DSG automatic | Four-door hatchback |
| Volkswagen GTI Autobahn with Performance Package Four-door hatchback 6-speed DSG automatic | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GTI | 6-speed DSG automatic | Four-door hatchback |
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What this car needs & when
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- Service topics
- 6
- Scheduled topics
- 5
- Applicability stated
- 6
- Exact references
- 1
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Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Sourced interval available
GTI engine oil/filter
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first; first calendar deadline is from in-service date, thereafter one year after the last service. General USA combustion-engine calendar paired with the exact TDI/GTI/R mileage schedule; not an electric-engine task.
Source: Volkswagen AG — Maintenance Intervals Edition 07.2014, MY 2015 USA, PDF 5–6 / printed 1–2 · PDF 5–6 / printed 1–2 — MY 2015 USA sections 1.1.1–1.1.3, paired with exact engine mileage card · checked
Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air filter
Sourced interval available
GTI air element and snow screen
Replace air-filter element and clean applicable snow screen/housing every 60,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first.
Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 GTI 2.0TFSI maintenance (revised October 2020) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — 60K/120K and six-year note · checked
Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
GTI dust/pollen filter
Replace every 20,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first.
Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 GTI 2.0TFSI maintenance (revised October 2020) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — cabin row and calendar note · checked
Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Brake fluid
Sourced interval available
GTI initial brake-fluid change
First replacement at three years, irrespective of mileage. Includes the clutch unit where applicable.
Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 GTI 2.0TFSI maintenance (revised October 2020) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — brake-fluid calendar note · checked
GTI subsequent brake-fluid changes
After the initial replacement, every two years irrespective of mileage. Includes the clutch unit where applicable.
Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 GTI 2.0TFSI maintenance (revised October 2020) · PDF pp. 1, 3 — brake-fluid calendar note · checked
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
GTI spark plugs
Replace every 60,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first.
Source: Volkswagen of America — USA 2015 GTI 2.0TFSI maintenance (revised October 2020) · PDF pp. 2–3 — 60K/120K and six-year note · checked
Oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Oil filter
Exact reference available
GTI VIN 4,T Baldwin application
Manufacturer application only; not a VW genuine-part claim or new service interval.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications, printed 561 / PDF 563 · PDF 563 / printed 561 — 2015 GTI 1984 cc VIN 4,T or separate Golf R 1984 cc row · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin P40010
· catalog-listed
VIN character 5: T=210 hp or 4=220 hp PZEV, per Volkswagen MY2015 VIN filing revision4 January8,2015 PDF10 (https://vpic.nhtsa.gov/mid/home/displayfile/675dbbd4-f277-4021-9a9d-721c3cc7c5e0). Manufacturer aftermarket application, not Volkswagen OE.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications, printed 561 / PDF 563 · PDF 563 / printed 561 · checked
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