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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI trim levels explained

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S FWD$31,965380 S FWD$32,6852.0T 380 S Manual$32,685SE FWD$36,915380 SE FWD$37,4852.0T 380 SE Manual$37,485Autobahn FWD$40,505380 Autobahn FWD$40,8252.0T 380 Autobahn Manual$40,825
9 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 10 trims

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
S FWD$31,965$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWDN/A27 mpg5
380 S FWD$32,685$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed manual27 mpg5
2.0T 380 S Manual$32,685$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A27 mpg5
SE FWD$36,915$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWDN/A27 mpg5
380 SE FWD$37,485$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed manual27 mpg5
2.0T 380 SE Manual$37,485$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A27 mpg5
Autobahn FWD$40,505$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWDN/A27 mpg5
380 Autobahn FWD$40,825$9202.0L 4cyl241 hpFWD6-speed manual27 mpg5
2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual$40,825$9202.0L241 hpN/AN/A27 mpg5
Golf R Hatchback AWDPrice N/A$9202.0L 4cyl315 hpAWD6-speed manual25 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. S to 380 S: +$720

    S FWD $31,965 to 380 S FWD $32,685.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No added standard equipment listed.

  2. 2.0T 380 S Manual to SE: +$4,230

    2.0T 380 S Manual $32,685 to SE FWD $36,915.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  3. SE to 380 SE: +$570

    SE FWD $36,915 to 380 SE FWD $37,485.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Cruise control.

  4. 2.0T 380 SE Manual to Autobahn: +$3,020

    2.0T 380 SE Manual $37,485 to Autobahn FWD $40,505.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    No equipment data.

  5. Autobahn to 380 Autobahn: +$320

    Autobahn FWD $40,505 to 380 Autobahn FWD $40,825.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Cruise control.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: Autobahn FWD, $40,505. Optional from SE FWD, $36,915.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $31,965.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: S FWD, $31,965.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $31,965.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $31,965.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: SE FWD, $36,915.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: SE FWD, $36,915.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Autobahn FWD, $40,505.
  • 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.

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI: features by trim
FeatureS FWD380 S FWDSE FWD380 SE FWDAutobahn FWD380 Autobahn FWD
Leather seatsNNOOSS
Heated front seatsSSSSSS
Heated steering wheelSSSSSS
360 cameraNNNNNN
Blind spot warningSSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNNNNNN
Third rowNNNNNN
NavigationNNSSSS
Premium audioNNSSSS
Remote startNNNNNN
Heated rear seatsNNNNSS
Panoramic roofNNNNNN

No equipment data: 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, Golf R Hatchback AWD.

Cheapest trim with

  • The most hp: every trim, 241 hp.
  • The best mpg: every trim, 27 mpg.

New for 2024

Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: S FWD, 380 S FWD, 2.0T 380 S Manual, SE FWD, 380 SE FWD, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, Autobahn FWD, 380 Autobahn FWD, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual.
  • Dropped: 2.0T S FWD, 2.0T S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 40th Anniversary Edition FWD, 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition Manual, 2.0T 40th Anniversary Edition DSG, 2.0T SE FWD, 2.0T SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T Autobahn FWD, 2.0T Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG, Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Hatchback AWD.
  • Carried over: 1 trim. No price pairs.

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked