Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Tesla Model 3

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2025 Tesla Model 3
2025 Tesla Model 3
$29,990MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2025 Tesla Model 3
$29,990MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1985-1992

Years produced

2017-Present

MSRP

$31,965

MSRP

$29,990

Average price

$24,324

Average price

$33,407

Listings

581

Listings

832
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros
  • Great handling
  • Manual transmission available (for now)
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Poor ergonomic design

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

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Engine

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

82 kWh

MPG City

24

MPG City

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

9.4 hours
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Tesla Model 3
2025 Tesla Model 3
$29,990MSRP
Overview
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2025 Tesla Model 3
$29,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
Years produced
1985-1992
2017-Present
MSRP
$31,965
$29,990
Average price
$24,324
$33,407
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.7
Expert reviews

7.8 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
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.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 241 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
82 kWh
MPG City
24
MPG Highway
33
Battery Charge Time (240V)
9.4 hours
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