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The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Compact Cars.
Curb Weight  | 3188 lbs.  | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger  | 91.9 cu.ft.  | ||
Fuel Capacity  | 13.2 gallons  | ||
Front Head Room  | 38.5 inches  | ||
Front Leg Room  | 41.2 inches  | ||
Max Seating Capacity  | 5  | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance  | 4.7 inches  | ||
Overall Length  | 168.8 inches  | ||
Front Shoulder Room  | 55.9 inches  | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity  | 34.5 cu.ft.  | ||
Turning Diameter  | 38.1 feet  | ||
Wheel Base  | 103.6 inches  | ||
Width with mirrors  | 70.4 inches  | 
Alloy Wheels  | Available  | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fog Lights  | Available  | ||
Number of Doors  | 4 doors  | ||
LED Headlights  | Available  | ||
Rear Spoiler  | Available  | 
City  | 24 mpg  | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway  | 33 mpg  | ||
Combined  | 27 mpg  | 
Drivetrain  | FWD  | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type  | Automatic  | ||
7 speed  | Available  | ||
Recommended Fuel  | Regular  | ||
Hill Start Assist  | Available  | ||
Limited Slip Differential  | Available  | ||
Parking Assist System  | Available  | 
Horsepower  | 241 @ 5000 RPM  | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque  | 273 @ 1750 rpm  | ||
Engine  | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter  | 
Basic  | 4 years / 50000 miles  | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain  | 4 years / 50000 miles  | ||
Corrosion  | 7 years / 100000 miles  | 
Enjoyable to drive. Easy to live with. Practical.
Golf R is a bit pricey.
![]() New 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn  | ![]() New 2024 Toyota Prius Prime  | ![]() New 2026 MINI Hardtop 2 Door  | ![]() New 2024 MINI Clubman  | ||
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| Price | $42,105  | $34,070  | $33,975  | $35,045  | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.6  | 4.8  | 4.0  | 3.4  | |
| Consumer Rating | 5.0  | 3.7  | 5.0  | 3.9  | |
| Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG  | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 52 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 127 MPGe  | City 28/Hwy 39/Comb 32 MPG  | City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG  | |
| Fuel Type | Gas  | N/A  | N/A  | N/A  | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation).  | $61,611  | $51,321  | N/A  | $54,898  | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles  | 3 years or 36000 miles  | 4 years or 50000 miles  | 4 years or 50000 miles  | |
| Horsepower | 241 @ 5000 RPM  | 220 @ 6000 RPM  | 201 @ 6500 RPM  | 189 @ 5000 RPM  | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter  | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter  | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter  | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter  | |
| Drivetrain | FWD  | FWD  | FWD  | FWD  |