2024 Volkswagen Golf R trim levels explained
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$800
- 3 trims. $45,665 to $46,465.
- Base: Hatchback AWD. Top: 2.0T DSG AWD.
- 6 more trims without a price.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback AWD | $45,665 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | 7-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T Manual AWD | $45,665 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T DSG AWD | $46,465 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | 7-speed manual | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI 380 Autobahn Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI 380 S Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI 380 SE Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Hatchback to 2.0T Manual: $0
Hatchback AWD $45,665 to 2.0T Manual AWD $45,665.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T Manual to 2.0T DSG: +$800
2.0T Manual AWD $45,665 to 2.0T DSG AWD $46,465.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Hatchback AWD, $45,665.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, remote start, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Hatchback AWD |
|---|---|
| Leather seats | S |
| Heated front seats | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S |
| 360 camera | N |
| Blind spot warning | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N |
| Third row | N |
| Navigation | S |
| Premium audio | N |
| Remote start | N |
| Heated rear seats | S |
| Panoramic roof | N |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 315 hp.
- The best mpg: Hatchback AWD, 25 mpg, $45,665.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Golf GTI 380 Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI 380 SE Hatchback FWD.
- Dropped: 20th Anniversary Edition AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual AWD, 2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG AWD, Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Hatchback FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$925.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback AWD | $44,740 | $45,665 | +$925 |
| 2.0T Manual AWD | $44,740 | $45,665 | +$925 |
| 2.0T DSG AWD | $45,540 | $46,465 | +$925 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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