Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review
The Golf GTI TCR has staggering performance in its fingertips. Stab the throttle and you can be climbing up to licence-losing speeds in a matter of seconds. That DSG box may remove engagement, but what it does add in is lightning quick changes that have you questioning whether you actually changed gear or not, such is the fluidity of said
The Autobahn trim starts at $38,990, more than $5,000 cheaper than its big brother, the Golf R. With the entry-level GTI effectively being a performance step up from the old seventh-generation
The engine in the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI carries over from the previous years, while the engine in the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been updated. The 2023 Jetta GLI engine pushes out 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, the 2023 Golf GTI engine bumps up a bit to 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.
So I went for a casual drive with a friend who has just taken delivery of a Golf Gti performance. Turns out, this Golf cost £35k total (with the optional extras of keyless entry, performance pack and a stiffer body), all things that come with the i30N as a standard. The insurance was also £700 a year vs £295.
• VW Golf GTI Performance Pack review. The normal Golf GTI has a 2.0-litre engine with 220bhp and 360Nm of torque. It can do 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds and tops out at a top speed of 153mph.
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