Five-door hatchback · 2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn Manual


Volkswagen documented this 2021 Autobahn-trim GTI with the manual transmission.

2021 Volkswagen Golf — exterior view
Exact 2021 Golf reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
GTI Autobahn
Body style
Five-door hatchback
Engine
2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder
Transmission
6-speed manual

United States configuration.

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2021 Volkswagen Golf: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Golf TSI Manual1.4L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder6-speed manualFive-door hatchback
Golf TSI Automatic1.4L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder8-speed automatic with TiptronicFive-door hatchback
Golf GTI S Manual2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder6-speed manualFive-door hatchback
Golf GTI S DSG2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder7-speed DSG automatic with TiptronicFive-door hatchback
Golf GTI SE Manual2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder6-speed manualFive-door hatchback
Golf GTI SE DSG2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder7-speed DSG automatic with TiptronicFive-door hatchback
Current carGolf GTI Autobahn Manual2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder6-speed manualFive-door hatchback
Golf GTI Autobahn DSG2.0L turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder7-speed DSG automatic with TiptronicFive-door hatchback

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Service topics
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Scheduled topics
3
Applicability stated
3
Exact references
1

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  • Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-filter element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi / 72 months · Whichever comes first; clean the snow screen and housing.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — 2021 maintenance schedule · PDF page 2 — Additional Maintenance Items · checked

  • Dust and pollen filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Dust and pollen filter

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    Published interval: 40,000 mi / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — 2021 maintenance schedule · PDF page 2 — Additional Maintenance Items · checked

    Golf-family cataloged cabin-filter fitment

    WIX lists WP10159 for the applicable Golf, GTI, and Golf R rows; this establishes replacement-filter fitment, not a service interval.

    Applies to: 2021 · United States · WIX publishes WP10159 for the Golf, GTI, and/or Golf R application rows sold for this model year. Confirm the VIN and installed cabin-filter dimensions before ordering.

    Source: WIX Filters — WP10159 application catalog · Volkswagen Golf 2019–2021 1.4L and GTI 2015–2021 2.0L application rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

    • Validated equivalentWIX WP10159

      Qty. 1 · Passenger-compartment air-filter panel · catalog-listed

      Cataloged for the applicable 2021 U.S. Golf-family model; confirm VIN and installed filter before ordering.

      Catalog: WIX Filters — WP10159 application catalog · Volkswagen Golf 2019–2021 1.4L and GTI 2015–2021 2.0L application rows · checked

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  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    After the initial change, replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.

    Applies to: 2021 · United States

    Published interval: 36 months · Initial replacement after registration.

    Source: Volkswagen of America — 2021 maintenance schedule · PDF page 2 — Additional Maintenance Items · checked

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Sources

  1. Volkswagen of America — 2021 Golf GTI release

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