Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Rabbit

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
$15,890MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
$15,890MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1985-1992

Years produced

1975-1984

MSRP

$31,965

MSRP

$15,890

Average price

$24,503

Average price

Listings

559

Listings

12
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

2.5L 170 hp I5

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

30
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
$15,890MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
$15,890MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1985-1992
1975-1984
MSRP
$31,965
$15,890
Average price
$24,503
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.6
4.3
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
2.5L 170 hp I5
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
170 hp @ 5700 rpm
MPG City
24
21
MPG Highway
33
30
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