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Used 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Golf GTI is available as a four-door hatchback and comes in three trim levels: S, SE and Autobahn. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (241 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque) that drives the front wheels through either a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Standard feature highlights include:

S
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Push-button start
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Heated front sport seats
  • Customizable interior ambient lighting
  • Front and rear parking sensors

The S also comes with tech features such as:

  • 8.25-inch touchscreen
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Seven-speaker sound system
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad

Standard advanced driver aids include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the GTI back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot intervention (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot and can help steer the GTI back into its lane if you try to change lanes)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GTI and the car in front)

SE
Has all of the above plus:

  • Sunroof
  • Adaptive headlights
  • Proximity keyless entry
  • 10-inch touchscreen
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system

Optional for the SE is a package that bundles leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, ventilated front seats and driver's seat memory settings.

Autobahn
Has all of the above features plus:

  • 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (enhance ride comfort and handling)
  • Heated rear seats
  • Rear-seat climate controls
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which Golf GTI trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's nothing wrong with getting a base GTI S. It comes well stocked with convenience and safety-related features. The Autobahn trim is tempting because of its exclusive adaptive suspension and summer performance tires, but a large part of the GTI's appeal is affordability. Stick with the S and use your considerable savings to buy a set of summer tires and some high-performance track-day entries.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Golf GTI S
Golf GTI SE
Golf GTI Autobahn
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Autobahn
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
241 hp @ 5,000 rpm
241 hp @ 5,000 rpm
241 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
225/40R18
225/40R18
235/35R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
317 / 449 miles
317 / 449 miles
317 / 449 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
35.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,113 lb.
3,113 lb.
3,113 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.4 in.
70.4 in.
70.4 in.
Height
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Length
168.8 in.
168.8 in.
168.8 in.
Wheelbase
103.6 in.
103.6 in.
103.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
19.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
34.5 cu. ft.
34.5 cu. ft.
34.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$41,053
$40,716
$42,750
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.54
$0.57
Depreciation
$10,484
$9,876
$11,266
Financing
$4,235
$4,379
$4,861
Taxes & Fees
$1,739
$1,792
$1,970
Fuel
$11,782
$11,782
$11,782
Insurance
$3,818
$3,892
$3,876
Maintenance
$6,220
$6,220
$6,220
Repairs
$2,775
$2,775
$2,775
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black and Scalepaper Plaid, cloth
Titan Black and Scalepaper Plaid, cloth
Titan Black, leather
Titan Black, leather
Exterior
Moonstone Gray
Reflex Silver Metallic
Kings Red Metallic
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Moonstone Gray
Reflex Silver Metallic
Kings Red Metallic
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Moonstone Gray
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pomelo Yellow Metallic
Kings Red Metallic
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl