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The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI S is in the top 11-25% for Cost to Own among all Compact Cars.
Curb Weight | 3188 lbs. | ||
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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 | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 24 mpg | ||
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Highway | 33 mpg | ||
Combined | 27 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Horsepower | 241 @ 5000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 273 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 7 years / 100000 miles |
Enjoyable to drive. Easy to live with. Practical.
Golf R is a bit pricey.
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| Price | $33,670 | $28,600 | $38,335 | $39,995 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG | City 30/Hwy 38/Comb 34 MPG | City 23/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 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). | $51,783 | $48,103 | $62,770 | $60,689 | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 241 @ 5000 RPM | 150 @ 6400 RPM | 227 @ 5000 RPM | 300 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |