Is the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI a good car?
Starting price: rank among 5 hatchbacks
3rdof 5
- Yes. Top half on 3 of 3 numbers.
- Starting price: $32,445.
- 3rd lowest of 5 hatchbacks close in size and price.
- Best: power (1st of 5), rear legroom (1st of 5).
- Weakest: price (3rd of 5).
- Published numbers only. Not a quality or safety rating.
| Subject | Figure | Place | Beats | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $32,445 | 3rd of 5 | 50% | |
| Best combined mpg | 27 mpg | N/A | N/A | |
| Most horsepower | 328 hp | 1st of 5 | 75% | |
| Cargo behind rear seats | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear legroom | 35.0 in | 1st of 5 | 75% | |
| Max towing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Roll call: starting price
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback $23,780
- Nissan LEAF $28,140
- Volkswagen Golf GTI $32,445
- Toyota GR Corolla $39,160
- Volkswagen Golf R $47,100
Hatchbacks in 2025: 15. The photo shows the 5 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