Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,415 | $35,190 | $30,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,357 | $33,255 | $29,280 |
| Destination | $895 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| 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 |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| 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 | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 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 | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 9 Bose |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | 911 Assist | OnStar Guidance |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Guidance |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | AutoLamp Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Reverse Sensing System | Rear Park Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | SecuriLock | PASS-Key III |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 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 (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Window Grid |
| 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 W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS | P245/50TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/40ZR10 | 275/35YR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | N/A |
| 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 | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| 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 | Standard | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Firm |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| 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 | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | SelectShift | TAPshift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.24 | 3.55 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.0 " | 188.3 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 75.4 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.8 " | 54.4 " | 53.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 220 @ 4,700 Rpm | 460 @ 7,000 Rpm | 275 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm | 420 @ 4,600 Rpm | 295 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds | 5.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 12.6 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 115 Mph | 101 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.63/3.65 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,062 Lbs. | 3,705 Lbs. | 3,354 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,233 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 959 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 " | 107.1 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 62.3 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 64.9 " | 63.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.9 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 44.5 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 30.6 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 37.6 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 34.8 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 47.4 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 52.2 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 53.7 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.68 | $0.91 | $0.86 |
| Depreciation | $16,284 | $19,969 | $17,948 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,273 | $2,947 | $2,576 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,113 | $6,034 | $6,170 |
| Insurance | $5,809 | $7,821 | $7,439 |
| Maintenance | $2,971 | $3,381 | $3,902 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,814 | $2,011 |
| Opportunity Costs | $247 | $341 | $314 |
| Total Cost | $34,165 | $45,592 | $43,209 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | acceptable | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| 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 | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Ease of Use | good | marginal | marginal |
| 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 | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
