Compare 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $29,880 | $30,300 | $43,540 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $28,685 | $28,786 | $39,621 |
| Destination | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatronic Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 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 | Fixed | 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 | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | 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 | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | 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 | 2-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 | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bucket | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Ultrasuede Simulated Suede/leather | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 | 8 Pioneer | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 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 Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | 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) | Safety Connect With 1-year Trial | Supra Connect W/4-year Trial |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | 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 |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | N/A | 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 (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 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 | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| 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 | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | 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 |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P215/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 275/40YR18 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Black Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 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 | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | 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 | Double Wishbone | 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 Control Track Mode (VSC Mode) | 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 | 2.76 | 4.10 | 3.15 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.8 " | 167.9 " | 172.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.4 " | 69.9 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 51.6 " | 51.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 241 @ 5,000 Rpm | 228 @ 7,000 Rpm | 255 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 1,750 Rpm | 184 @ 3,700 Rpm | 295 @ 1,550 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | N/A | 6.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | N/A | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | N/A | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | N/A | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.70/3.39 " | 3.23/3.72 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,113 Lbs. | 2,833 Lbs. | 3,181 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,255 Lbs. | 3,748 Lbs. | 3,770 Lbs. |
| Payload | 915 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 " | 101.4 " | 97.2 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 59.8 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 61.0 " | 62.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .28 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.5 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 29.9 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 37.0 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 33.5 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | N/A | 54.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.3 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 53.6 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 51.7 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 19.9 Cu.ft. | 6.3 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 34.5 Cu.ft. | 6.3 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. | 51 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.92 | $0.97 | $1.24 |
| Depreciation | $18,294 | $16,194 | $26,579 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,021 | $3,100 | $4,200 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,667 | $10,060 | $8,276 |
| Insurance | $7,661 | $7,401 | $8,030 |
| Maintenance | $2,959 | $4,185 | $4,441 |
| Repairs | $1,312 | $1,669 | $1,659 |
| Opportunity Costs | $613 | $687 | $810 |
| Total Cost | $45,889 | $48,734 | $61,809 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
