BMW 3 Series vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1985-1992

Years produced

1975-Present

MSRP

$31,965

MSRP

$43,800

Average price

$24,503

Average price

$26,212

Listings

559

Listings

1095
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Manual transmission available (for now)
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Poor ergonomic design
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews Summary

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year.

Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality.

Reviews Summary

BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

34
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1985-1992
1975-Present
MSRP
$31,965
$43,800
Average price
$24,503
$26,212
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.5
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

8.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Great handling
  • Manual transmission available (for now)
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Poor ergonomic design
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap
Summary

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year.

Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality.

BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 241 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
24
25
MPG Highway
33
34
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