2012 Volkswagen GTI

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2012 Volkswagen GTI

Starting MSRP $23,995–$30,595

MPG City: 21 – 24 Highway: 31 – 33

Available Engines

200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.8) 17 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Two- or four-door hatchback
Standard turbocharged four-cylinder
Manual or dual-clutch automatic
Related to VW Golf
 

What We Like

Handling balance
Cabin quality
Brakes
Cargo versatility
Interior amenities

What We Don't

Choppy highway ride
Road and wind noise
Slow-reacting automatic transmission
Backseat too low to the ground
Modest acceleration relative to competitors

The Volkswagen GTI is a high-performance sibling of the Golf. It comes as a two- or four-door hatchback, both with an optional Autobahn Package that consists mostly of interior upgrades. The GTI seats five and competitors include the Mazdaspeed3, Subaru Impreza WRX and Mini Cooper S.

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4 Available GTI Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
2-Door 2dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 21/31 $23,995 $23,035
4-Door 4dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 21/31 $24,595 $23,611
2-Door Autobahn 2dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 21/31 $29,995 $28,795
4-Door Autobahn 4dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 21/31 $30,595 $29,371
Destination charge: $770
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