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2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Cost to Own
$56,384
A 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE has a 5-year cost-to-own of $56,384. After 5 years a 2026 Golf GTI SE will depreciate $19,744 and have a residual value of $20,611. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $36,640.
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Average Costs
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Compact Cars.
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 5-Year Depreciation: $19,744
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$36,640
Fuel:
$9,916
Insurance:
$13,435
Financing:
$4,879
State Fees:
$2,907
Maintenance:
$3,922
Repairs:
$1,581
Total: $36,640
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$19,744
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$36,640
5-Year Cost To Own$56,384
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3183 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 | 168.9 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 | 81.6 inches |
Exterior
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 24 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 32 mpg | ||
Combined | 27 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 241 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 273 @ 1600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 7 years / 100000 miles |
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Standard Features
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2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
5.0
Consumer Rating
4 ratings
Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE |  New 2026 MINI Hardtop 2 Door |  New 2025 Volkswagen Golf R |  New 2025 Toyota GR Corolla | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,355 | $33,975 | $49,640 | $40,295 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 28/Hwy 39/Comb 32 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 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). | $56,384 | $52,652 | $66,516 | $62,821 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 241 @ 5000 RPM | 161 @ 6500 RPM | 328 @ 5850 RPM | 300 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
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