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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI

19902026 · 260 trims available

At a Glance

GOLF GTI OVERVIEW

Year Range

1990–2026

Total Configurations

260

Best MyCar Score

75.2 / 100

Price Range (Used)

$18,910–$42,480

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

2020s (2020–2026)
2000s (2000–2005)
1990s (1990–1999)

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING GOLF GTI TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
GLS 1.8THatchback23150$19,71373
1.8THatchback23180$19,72175
VR6Hatchback20183$21,69373
337Hatchback23180$22,22574
GLX VR6Hatchback21174$22,90072
20th Anniversary EditionHatchback23180$23,22573
Wolfsburg EditionHatchback26200$25,64573
Wolfsburg Edition PZEVHatchback26200$25,64573
BaseHatchback26188$26,59173
PZEVHatchback26200$26,59173
S w/Performance PackageHatchback28220$27,23572
SHatchback27223$28,04172
SportHatchback28220$28,54571
Rabbit EditionHatchback27228$29,44572
Driver's EditionHatchback26200$30,24571
Driver's Edition PZEVHatchback26200$30,24571
SE w/Performance PackageHatchback28220$30,25071
Autobahn PZEVHatchback26200$30,72271
Autobahn w/Performance PackageHatchback28220$32,13570
SEHatchback27225$32,23671
380 SHatchback27241$32,68572
40th Anniversary EditionHatchback28241$33,45572
AutobahnHatchback27217$34,35170
380 SEHatchback27241$37,48570
380 AutobahnHatchback27241$40,82571
S, SE, AutobahnHatchbackN/AN/AN/A73
S, Sport, SE, AutobahnHatchbackN/AN/AN/A73
GLS (1999.5)Hatchback24115N/A71
VR6 Driver's EditionHatchback19172N/A72
16VHatchback22134N/A72
GLX VR6 (1999.5)Hatchback21174N/A72
GLSHatchback24115N/A71

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A GOLF GTI

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
Price$18,910$42,480
MPG (combined)19 combined28 combined
Horsepower105 HP241 HP
Seating5 passengers5 passengers
Body TypesHatchbackHatchback

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

2004

Average MyCar Score: 74.4 · 0 avg recalls

Years to Watch

None flagged

All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.

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