2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback

2018 Golf GTI

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Competition

$249 /mo. Lease From
$26,415 MSRP From
27.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2018 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo engine that produces 220 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,050 to $2,100, in five years you will save $250 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. NHTSA has given the Volkswagen Golf GTI a 5-stars overall crash rating. 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual can be leased from $249 per month.

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn / S / SE

Offers

Lease

According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual starting from $249 a month with $2,999 due at signing.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.8 in
Length: 168.0 in
Height: 57.8 in
Wheelbase: 103.6 in

2018 Golf GTI has a relatively short wheelbase ( 103.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3062 - 3128 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.4 inShoulder Room: 55.9 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.1 inShoulder Room: 53.9 in

Trunk Volume

22.8 ft³

2018 Golf GTI seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Golf GTI ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 22.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2018 Golf GTI S	2018 Golf GTI SE	2018 Golf GTI Autobahn
Configuration	2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$26,415	$27,515	$30,470	$31,570	$35,070	$36,170
Engine	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	220 hp	220 hp	220 hp	220 hp	220 hp	220 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG
Highway	33 MPG	32 MPG	33 MPG	32 MPG	33 MPG	32 MPG
Combined	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,050	$2,100	$2,050	$2,100	$2,050	$2,100

2018 Golf GTI Hatchback comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $434 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Golf GTI

Safety

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 26
Recalls: 5

2018 Golf GTI Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed twenty-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.