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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI trim levels explained

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2.0T S FWD$29,8802.0T S Manual$29,8802.0T S DSG$30,6802.0T SE FWD$34,6302.0T SE Manual$34,6302.0T SE DSG$35,4302.0T Autobahn FWD$38,3302.0T Autobahn Manual$38,3302.0T Autobahn DSG$39,130
9 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 10 trims

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
2.0T S FWD$29,880$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWDN/A28 mpg5
2.0T S Manual$29,880$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A28 mpg5
2.0T S DSG$30,680$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A28 mpg5
2.0T SE FWD$34,630$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWDN/A28 mpg5
2.0T SE Manual$34,630$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A28 mpg5
2.0T SE DSG$35,430$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A28 mpg5
2.0T Autobahn FWD$38,330$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWDN/A28 mpg5
2.0T Autobahn Manual$38,330$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A28 mpg5
2.0T Autobahn DSG$39,130$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A28 mpg5
Golf R 4Motion Hatchback AWDPrice N/A$9202.0L 4cyl315 hpAWDN/A26 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. 2.0T S Manual to 2.0T S DSG: +$800

    2.0T S Manual $29,880 to 2.0T S DSG $30,680.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  2. 2.0T S DSG to 2.0T SE: +$3,950

    2.0T S DSG $30,680 to 2.0T SE FWD $34,630.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. 2.0T SE Manual to 2.0T SE DSG: +$800

    2.0T SE Manual $34,630 to 2.0T SE DSG $35,430.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  4. 2.0T SE DSG to 2.0T Autobahn: +$2,900

    2.0T SE DSG $35,430 to 2.0T Autobahn FWD $38,330.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  5. 2.0T Autobahn Manual to 2.0T Autobahn DSG: +$800

    2.0T Autobahn Manual $38,330 to 2.0T Autobahn DSG $39,130.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.0T Autobahn FWD, $38,330. Optional from 2.0T SE FWD, $34,630.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.0T S FWD, $29,880.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.0T S FWD, $29,880.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.0T S FWD, $29,880.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.0T S FWD, $29,880.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.0T SE FWD, $34,630.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.0T SE FWD, $34,630.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 2.0T Autobahn FWD, $38,330.
  • Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI: features by trim
Feature2.0T S FWD2.0T SE FWD2.0T Autobahn FWD
Leather seatsNOS
Heated front seatsSSS
Heated steering wheelSSS
360 cameraNNN
Blind spot warningSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNN
Third rowNNN
NavigationNSS
Premium audioNSS
Remote startNNN
Heated rear seatsNNS
Panoramic roofNNN

No equipment data for 7 trims.

Cheapest trim with

  • The most hp: every trim, 241 hp.
  • The best mpg: every trim, 28 mpg.

New for 2022

Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: Golf R 4Motion Hatchback AWD.
  • Dropped: Golf 1.4T TSI Hatchback FWD.
  • Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$1,385.
Price change by trim, 2021 to 2022
Trim20212022Change
2.0T S FWD$28,695$29,880+$1,185
2.0T S Manual$28,695$29,880+$1,185
2.0T S DSG$29,495$30,680+$1,185
2.0T SE FWD$32,665$34,630+$1,965
2.0T SE Manual$32,665$34,630+$1,965
2.0T SE DSG$33,465$35,430+$1,965
2.0T Autobahn FWD$36,945$38,330+$1,385
2.0T Autobahn Manual$36,945$38,330+$1,385
2.0T Autobahn DSG$37,745$39,130+$1,385

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked