Compare 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,945 | $37,895 | $43,090 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,467 | $35,324 | $39,211 |
| Destination | $995 | $1,015 | $1,025 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | 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 | N/A | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/aluminum | Alcantara Simulated Suede/metal-look | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 2-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 2-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Simulated Suede | Simulated Suede/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 9 Fender | 12 Performance | 4 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 540W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System 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 | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net Services (capabilities Require Enrollment Or Subscription) | N/A | Supra Connect W/4-year Trial |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Park Distance Control W/Park Assist | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) W/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/20,000 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 (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Fixed |
| 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 |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | 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 | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/30YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 275/40YR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 20" Black Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-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 | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) | Adaptive Damper System | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | 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 | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.24 | 4.11 | 3.15 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.0 " | 179.4 " | 172.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 73.9 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.8 " | 56.5 " | 51.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 228 @ 4,700 Rpm | 306 @ 6,500 Rpm | 255 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm | 295 @ 2,500 Rpm | 295 @ 1,550 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 5.1 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 13.6 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 107 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 64 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,133 Lbs. | 3,121 Lbs. | 3,181 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,255 Lbs. | N/A | 3,770 Lbs. |
| Payload | 915 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 " | 106.3 " | 97.2 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 63.0 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 62.7 " | 62.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 19.8 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 35.9 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 39.3 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.4 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | 54.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.8 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.9 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 55.0 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 25.7 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 53.7 Cu.ft. | 46.2 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 51 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.18 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $22,754 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $4,201 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $8,058 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $9,531 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,260 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,659 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $810 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $58,911 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Ease of Use | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
