Volkswagen GTI specs by year
The 2026 Volkswagen GTI takes a Group 48 AGM battery, 0W-20 oil (6 qt with a filter change) and 26 in and 18 in and 11 in wipers. Earlier years are in the table below.
| Years | Battery | Engine oil | Wipers (driver / passenger / rear) | Coolant | Low beam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Group 48 AGM | 0W-20, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | - | - |
| 2022-2025 | Group 48 AGM | 0W-20, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | 10.6 qt | - |
| 2021 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-40, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | 10.6 qt | - |
| 2019-2020 | Group 48 AGM | 0W-20, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | 10.6 qt | H7 |
| 2018 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-40, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | 10.6 qt | H7 |
| 2016-2017 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-30, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | 8.5 qt | H7 |
| 2015 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-30, 6 qt | 26" / 18" / 11" | 10.6 qt | H7 |
| 2014 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-30, 4.9 qt | 24" / 19" / 11" | 8.5 qt | H7 |
| 2012-2013 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-30, 4.9 qt | 24" / 19" / 11" | - | H7 |
| 2010-2011 | Group 48 AGM | 5W-30, 4.9 qt | 24" / 19" / 11" | 8.5 qt | H7 |
Where the engines differ, the oil and coolant columns show the range across them; open the year for each engine. Every part page cites its own sources. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex.