2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI: every answer
4 trims: $34,590 to $42,480.
Key numbers: S FWD
- MSRP
- $34,590
- Combined mpg
- 27 mpg
- Horsepower
- 241 hp
- Length
- 168.9 in
- Seats
- 5
- Ground clearance
- 4.7 in
21 answers
Fuel and range
- How many mpg does it get?Up to 27 mpg.
- What does a road trip cost?$50 for 500 miles.
- What does it cost per mile?11.9 cents a mile.
- Is my mpg normal?EPA 27 mpg combined.
- What mpg at my city and highway mix?27.4 mpg at 50% city.
- Does it need premium gas?Regular.
- Drive or fly?Drive $200. Fly $750.
Price and payments
- What is the monthly payment?$682 a month for the S FWD.
- 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $4,099.
- How fast does it lose value?Keeps 76% after 3 years.
- What changed each year?2009 to 2026.
Hybrid, EV and AWD
Size and fit
- How big is it?168.9 in long. 3,183 lb.
- Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
- Will it clear the snow?4.7 in of clearance.
- Can it make a U-turn?38.1 ft turning circle.
Trims and equipment
- What are the trim levels?3 trims. $34,590 to $42,480.
- How long is the warranty?4 years or 50,000 miles.
Performance
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