Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
Years produced1974-2021 | Years produced1985-1992 |
MSRP$17,995 | MSRP$31,965 |
Average price$15,208 | Average price$24,503 |
Listings408 | Listings559 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 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 | |
Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2901 lbs | Curb Weight3188 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height57.6 in |
Length167.5 in | Length168.8 in |
Width70.5 in | Width81.6 in |
Wheelbase103.8 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload1083 lbs | Maximum Payload904 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 1974-2021 | 1985-1992 |
MSRP | $17,995 | $31,965 |
Average price | $15,208 | $24,503 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2901 lbs | 3188 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 167.5 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 81.6 in |
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1083 lbs | 904 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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