Compare 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $26,880 | $28,495 | $27,695 |
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Invoice | $25,806 | $26,848 | $26,298 |
Destination | $820 | $795 | $795 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | Optional | Optional |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Fixed |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bucket |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | Glove Box Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Speakers | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Amplifier | N/A | 440W | 196W |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Standard |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | N/A | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Wing |
Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Gray Aluminum | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L H-4 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Optional | Optional |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.24 | 4.11 | 4.10 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 168.0 " | 180.9 " | 166.7 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 70.7 " | 69.9 " |
Exterior Height | 56.8 " | 58.1 " | 50.6 " |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L H-4 |
Horsepower | 220 @ 4,700 Rpm | 268 @ 5,600 Rpm | 200 @ 7,000 Rpm |
Torque | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm | 258 @ 2,000 Rpm | 151 @ 6,400 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Fuel Economy - City | N/A | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | N/A | 28 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 5.7 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 93 Mph | 91 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 62 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
Curb Weight | 3,031 Lbs. | 3,302 Lbs. | 2,778 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,189 Lbs. | N/A | 3,682 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,038 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Wheelbase | 103.6 " | 104.3 " | 101.2 " |
Front Track | 60.6 " | 60.2 " | 59.8 " |
Rear Track | 59.7 " | 60.6 " | 60.6 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.7 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | .34 | .28 |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 43.3 " | 41.9 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 35.4 " | 29.9 " |
Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 37.2 " | 37.1 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.1 " | 35.0 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.1 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 45.3 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.6 " | 54.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 54.2 " | 51.7 " |
Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 52.7 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
Cost To Own Edit | |||
Cost Rating | N/A | Average | Average |
Cost Per Mile | N/A | $0.86 | $0.87 |
Depreciation | N/A | $15,825 | $15,923 |
Fees and Taxes | N/A | $1,982 | $1,944 |
Fuel Cost | N/A | $6,973 | $6,600 |
Insurance | N/A | $6,771 | $6,850 |
Maintenance | N/A | $7,372 | $8,109 |
Repairs | N/A | $1,774 | $1,538 |
Opportunity Costs | N/A | $486 | $486 |
Total Cost | N/A | $43,060 | $43,287 |
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 3 |
Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | good |
Chest | good | good | good |
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | acceptable | good | acceptable |
Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
Overall Evaluation | good | good | acceptable |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | marginal |
Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
Overall Side | good | good | good |
Roof Strength | good | good | good |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
Head/Neck | good | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Overall Front | good | good | good |
Left Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |