Volkswagen Golf GTI
Refreshed a year ago, the Volkswagen Golf GTI remains true to the hot hatch genre it pioneered. Practical, powerful and pleasant to drive every day, it benefits from a rigid chassis and high build quality. However, the GTI’s reliability proves inconsistent and the human-machine interface still suffers from ergonomic issues. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 241 horsepower (compared to 261 hp in Europe), but it is no longer available with a manual gearbox.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$36,495 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,050 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$687/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm (180 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (370 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Compact sports car |
| Assembly | Wolfsburg, DE |
| Generation | 8 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 568 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 205 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P225/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/40R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,289 mm (169″) |
| Width | 1,789 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,444 kg (3,183 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 564 l and 977 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.3 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Infotainment | 5/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |