2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI trim levels explained
Base to top
$8,435
- 3 trims. $32,445 to $40,880.
- Base: S FWD. Top: Autobahn FWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $32,445 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $37,420 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Autobahn FWD | $40,880 | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Golf R Base Style AWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Golf R Black Edition AWD | Price N/A | $1,225 | 2.0L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$4,975
S FWD $32,445 to SE FWD $37,420.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Wi-Fi hotspot, Remote keyless entry, Smart key entry.
SE to Autobahn: +$3,460
SE FWD $37,420 to Autobahn FWD $40,880.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated rear seats, Rear parking sensors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Autobahn FWD, $40,880. Optional from SE FWD, $37,420.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $32,445.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: S FWD, $32,445.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $32,445.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $32,445.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SE FWD, $37,420.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SE FWD, $37,420.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Autobahn FWD, $40,880.
- 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 | S FWD | SE FWD | Autobahn FWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Golf R Base Style AWD, Golf R Black Edition AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 241 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 27 mpg.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Golf R Base Style AWD, Golf R Black Edition AWD.
- Dropped: 380 S FWD, 2.0T 380 S Manual, 380 SE FWD, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 380 Autobahn FWD, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, Golf R Hatchback AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$480.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $31,965 | $32,445 | +$480 |
| SE FWD | $36,915 | $37,420 | +$505 |
| Autobahn FWD | $40,505 | $40,880 | +$375 |
Compare two trims
What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
Equipment comes from one source and can lag.
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