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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG
2024 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T Manual
9.3 / 10
$45,665 Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0 / 10
Sub-Model Golf GTI Sub-Model Golf R
Make Volkswagen Make Volkswagen
Model Golf Model Golf
Model Year 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Model Year 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
Year 2025 Year 2024
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 7-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 262 hp Horsepower 315 hp
Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
City 24 MPG City 20 MPG
Highway 33 MPG Highway 28 MPG
Combined 27 MPG Combined 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 316.8 miles Cruising Range City 290 miles
Cruising Range Highway 435.6 miles Cruising Range Highway 406 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 35.8 ft Turning Diameter 39.3 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,188 lbs Curb Weight 3,397 lbs
Ground Clearance 4.7 in Ground Clearance 4.7 in
Wheelbase 103.6 in Wheelbase 103.5 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Front Wheel Size 19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8"
Front Tire P225/40HR18 Front Tire P235/35YR19
Rear Tire P225/40HR18 Rear Tire P235/35YR19
Front Width 60.4 in Front Width 60.7 in
Max Width 70.4 in Max Width 70.4 in
Height 57.9 in Height 57.7 in
Length 168.8 in Length 168.9 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 46.3 in Rear Seat Hip Room 46.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in
MSRP N/A MSRP $45,665
Head-Up Display N/A Head-Up Display Standard
Navigation System N/A Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls N/A Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) N/A Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking N/A Automatic Parking Standard
Climate Control N/A Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) N/A Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) N/A Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control N/A Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate N/A Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) N/A Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) N/A Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Heated Steering Wheel Standard
Keyless Start N/A Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry N/A Keyless Entry Standard
A/C N/A A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C N/A Rear A/C Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release N/A Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory N/A Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage N/A Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics N/A Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics N/A Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats N/A Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats N/A Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats N/A Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats N/A Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim N/A Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof N/A Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio N/A HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player N/A MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input N/A Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection N/A Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System N/A Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System N/A Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration N/A Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A WiFi Hotspot Standard