Is the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI a good car?
Starting price: rank among 7 hatchbacks
3rdof 7
- Yes. Top half on 3 of 4 numbers.
- Starting price: $28,695.
- 3rd lowest of 7 hatchbacks close in size and price.
- Best: price (3rd of 7), mpg (3rd of 5).
- Weakest: rear legroom (4th of 7, tied with 1).
- Published numbers only. Not a quality or safety rating.
| Subject | Figure | Place | Beats | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $28,695 | 3rd of 7 | 67% | |
| Best combined mpg | 32 mpg | 3rd of 5 | 50% | |
| Most horsepower | 228 hp | 3rd of 7 | 50% | |
| Cargo behind rear seats | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in | 4th of 7 | 33% | |
| Max towing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Roll call: starting price
- Volkswagen Golf $23,195
- Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid $23,400
- Volkswagen Golf GTI $28,695
- MINI Cooper Clubman $29,900
- Hyundai Veloster N $32,250
- Hyundai Ioniq Electric $33,245
- Chevrolet Bolt EV $36,500
Hatchbacks in 2021: 20. The photo shows the 7 closest in size and price.
What this cannot tell you
Six published numbers. No quality, reliability or safety data.
Each figure is the model's best trim. No one trim has them all.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree