2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,340
- 12 trims. $30,530 to $39,870.
- Base: 2.0T S FWD. Top: 2.0T Autobahn DSG.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T S FWD | $30,530 | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T S Manual | $30,530 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T S DSG | $31,330 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 40th Anniversary Edition FWD | $33,055 | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual | $33,055 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG | $33,855 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T SE FWD | $35,330 | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T SE Manual | $35,330 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T SE DSG | $36,130 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T Autobahn FWD | $39,070 | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T Autobahn Manual | $39,070 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T Autobahn DSG | $39,870 | $920 | 2.0L | 241 hp | N/A | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Hatchback AWD | Price N/A | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Golf R Hatchback AWD | Price N/A | $920 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.0T S to 2.0T S Manual: $0
2.0T S FWD $30,530 to 2.0T S Manual $30,530.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T S Manual to 2.0T S DSG: +$800
2.0T S Manual $30,530 to 2.0T S DSG $31,330.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T S DSG to 40th Anniversary Edition: +$1,725
2.0T S DSG $31,330 to 40th Anniversary Edition FWD $33,055.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
40th Anniversary Edition to 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual: $0
40th Anniversary Edition FWD $33,055 to 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual $33,055.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual to 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG: +$800
2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual $33,055 to 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG $33,855.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG to 2.0T SE: +$1,475
2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG $33,855 to 2.0T SE FWD $35,330.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
2.0T SE to 2.0T SE Manual: $0
2.0T SE FWD $35,330 to 2.0T SE Manual $35,330.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T SE Manual to 2.0T SE DSG: +$800
2.0T SE Manual $35,330 to 2.0T SE DSG $36,130.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T SE DSG to 2.0T Autobahn: +$2,940
2.0T SE DSG $36,130 to 2.0T Autobahn FWD $39,070.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
2.0T Autobahn to 2.0T Autobahn Manual: $0
2.0T Autobahn FWD $39,070 to 2.0T Autobahn Manual $39,070.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T Autobahn Manual to 2.0T Autobahn DSG: +$800
2.0T Autobahn Manual $39,070 to 2.0T Autobahn DSG $39,870.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 28 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.0T Autobahn FWD, $39,070. Optional from 2.0T SE FWD, $35,330.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.0T S FWD, $30,530.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.0T S FWD, $30,530.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.0T S FWD, $30,530.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.0T S FWD, $30,530.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.0T SE FWD, $35,330.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.0T SE FWD, $35,330.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 2.0T Autobahn FWD, $39,070.
- 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.
| Feature | 2.0T S FWD | 40th Anniversary Edition FWD | 2.0T SE FWD | 2.0T Autobahn FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | O | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S |
| 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 | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 10 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 241 hp.
- The best mpg: 2.0T S FWD, 28 mpg, $30,530.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 40th Anniversary Edition FWD, 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual, 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG, Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Hatchback AWD, Golf R Hatchback AWD.
- Dropped: Golf R 4Motion Hatchback AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$700.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T S FWD | $29,880 | $30,530 | +$650 |
| 2.0T S Manual | $29,880 | $30,530 | +$650 |
| 2.0T S DSG | $30,680 | $31,330 | +$650 |
| 2.0T SE FWD | $34,630 | $35,330 | +$700 |
| 2.0T SE Manual | $34,630 | $35,330 | +$700 |
| 2.0T SE DSG | $35,430 | $36,130 | +$700 |
| 2.0T Autobahn FWD | $38,330 | $39,070 | +$740 |
| 2.0T Autobahn Manual | $38,330 | $39,070 | +$740 |
| 2.0T Autobahn DSG | $39,130 | $39,870 | +$740 |
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What this cannot tell you
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