Is the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI a good car?
Starting price: rank among 8 hatchbacks
3rdof 8
- Yes. Top half on 3 of 4 numbers.
- Starting price: $29,880.
- 3rd lowest of 8 hatchbacks close in size and price.
- Best: power (1st of 8), price (3rd of 8).
- Weakest: rear legroom (4th of 8, tied with 1).
- Published numbers only. Not a quality or safety rating.
| Subject | Figure | Place | Beats | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29,880 | 3rd of 8 | 71% | |
| Best combined mpg | 28 mpg | 2nd of 5 | 50% | |
| Most horsepower | 315 hp | 1st of 8 | 86% | |
| Cargo behind rear seats | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear legroom | 35.0 in | 4th of 8 | 43% | |
| Max towing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Roll call: starting price
- Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid $23,600
- Nissan LEAF $27,400
- Volkswagen Golf GTI $29,880
- MINI Cooper Clubman $29,900
- Chevrolet Bolt EV $31,500
- Hyundai Veloster N $32,500
- Chevrolet Bolt EUV $33,500
- Volkswagen Golf R $44,090
Hatchbacks in 2022: 17. The photo shows the 8 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