2021 Volkswagen Golf trim levels explained
Base to top
$800
- 3 trims. $23,195 to $23,995.
- Base: TSI FWD. Top: 1.4T TSI Auto FWD.
- 3 more trims without a price.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSI FWD | $23,195 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 1.4T TSI Manual FWD | $23,195 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 33 mpg | 5 |
| 1.4T TSI Auto FWD | $23,995 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 32 mpg | 5 |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| GTI S Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| GTI SE Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
TSI to 1.4T TSI Manual: $0
TSI FWD $23,195 to 1.4T TSI Manual FWD $23,195.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
1.4T TSI Manual to 1.4T TSI Auto: +$800
1.4T TSI Manual FWD $23,195 to 1.4T TSI Auto FWD $23,995.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 32 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: TSI FWD, $23,195.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: TSI FWD, $23,195.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: TSI FWD, $23,195.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, navigation, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | TSI FWD | GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | GTI S Hatchback FWD | GTI SE Hatchback FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N |
| Premium audio | N | S | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: 1.4T TSI Manual FWD, 1.4T TSI Auto FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 147 hp.
- The best mpg: 1.4T TSI Manual FWD, 33 mpg, $23,195.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSI FWD | $23,195 | $23,195 | $0 |
| 1.4T TSI Manual FWD | $23,195 | $23,195 | $0 |
| 1.4T TSI Auto FWD | $23,995 | $23,995 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
Equipment comes from one source and can lag.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree