Compare 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,685 | $32,695 | $32,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $31,377 | $30,946 | $31,716 |
| Destination | $1,225 | $1,120 | $1,595 |
| 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 | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | 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/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bucket | Full Bench |
| 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 | 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 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 196W | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 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 And 2nd 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 Safe & Secure 5-year | STARLINK Safety And Security (Subscription Required) | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | 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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 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 | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | N/A | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| 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 | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P235/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/50TR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 275/40YR10 |
| Wheels | 19" Black Aluminum | 18" Gray Aluminum | 18" Silver 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 | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L H-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | 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 | Optional |
| 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 | Firm |
| Ride Control | Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | 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 | 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 | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.76 | 4.10 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.8 " | 167.9 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.4 " | 69.9 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.6 " | 51.6 " | 53.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L H-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 241 @ 5,000 Rpm | 228 @ 7,000 Rpm | 335 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 1,750 Rpm | 184 @ 3,700 Rpm | 284 @ 5,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 5.9 Seconds | 5.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 14.6 Seconds | 13.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 95 Mph | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.66 " | 3.70/3.39 " | 3.74/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,137 Lbs. | 2,837 Lbs. | 3,431 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,255 Lbs. | 3,682 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 926 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 " | 101.4 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 59.8 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 61.0 " | 63.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .28 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.5 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 29.9 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 37.0 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 33.5 " | 33.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 52.4 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.3 " | 45.2 " | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 53.6 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 51.7 " | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 19.9 Cu.ft. | 6.3 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 34.5 Cu.ft. | 6.3 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 77 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.97 | $1.07 | $1.01 |
| Depreciation | $19,477 | $18,734 | $16,348 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,446 | $3,485 | $3,573 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,459 | $9,640 | $8,805 |
| Insurance | $8,139 | $7,584 | $8,153 |
| Maintenance | $2,956 | $5,447 | $5,032 |
| Repairs | $1,312 | $1,736 | $1,803 |
| Opportunity Costs | $641 | $731 | $721 |
| Total Cost | $48,296 | $53,256 | $50,372 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Front Crash Prevention | advanced | superior | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | marginal | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
