Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $30,135 | $25,645 | $29,510 |
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Invoice | $28,930 | $24,490 | $28,034 |
Destination | $820 | $900 | $795 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Fixed |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
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 | N/A |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/aluminum | Leather/metal-look |
Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | Full Bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Speakers | 9 Fender | 6 | 8 |
Amplifier | Standard | N/A | 300W |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
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 And Passenger | 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 | 911 Assist | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | 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 | N/A | N/A |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | SecuriLock | Standard |
Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist | N/A | N/A |
First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | 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) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 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 | N/A | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS | P215/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-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 | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
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 | Regular | Sport |
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 | Multi-link | 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 | AdvanceTrac | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | SelectShift | Optional |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.24 | 3.31 | 4.10 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 168.0 " | 188.3 " | 166.7 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 75.4 " | 69.9 " |
Exterior Height | 56.8 " | 54.4 " | 50.6 " |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 |
Horsepower | 210 @ 4,500 Rpm | 310 @ 5,500 Rpm | 200 @ 7,000 Rpm |
Torque | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm | 320 @ 2,500 Rpm | 151 @ 6,400 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.2 Seconds | 5.3 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 102 Mph | 91 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | 62 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.45/3.70 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
Curb Weight | 3,031 Lbs. | 3,532 Lbs. | 2,758 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 " | 107.1 " | 101.2 " |
Front Track | 60.6 " | 62.3 " | 59.8 " |
Rear Track | 59.7 " | 64.9 " | 60.6 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.3 '' | 18.1 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .27 |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 44.5 " | 41.9 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 30.6 " | 29.9 " |
Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 37.6 " | 37.1 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 34.8 " | 35.0 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.9 " | 53.1 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 47.4 " | 45.3 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.3 " | 54.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 52.2 " | 51.7 " |
Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 52.7 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 15.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
Cost To Own Edit | |||
Cost Rating | Good | Average | Below Average |
Cost Per Mile | $0.82 | $0.75 | $0.88 |
Depreciation | $18,641 | $14,703 | $18,941 |
Fees and Taxes | $2,115 | $1,789 | $2,054 |
Fuel Cost | $5,007 | $5,615 | $6,943 |
Insurance | $6,012 | $7,466 | $7,416 |
Maintenance | $2,892 | $2,844 | $3,371 |
Repairs | $2,395 | $1,799 | $1,608 |
Opportunity Costs | $692 | $672 | $748 |
Total Cost | $40,952 | $37,505 | $44,180 |
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
Chest | N/A | good | good |
Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | marginal |
Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
Restraints | N/A | good | good |
Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
Lower leg/foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |