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Compare 10 trims on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Autobahn (2 styles)

4dr HB DSG Autobahn 4dr HB Man Autobahn
$31,235
Starting MSRP
$30,135
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

Autobahn w/Performance Pkg (2 styles)

4dr HB Man Autobahn w/Performance Pkg 4dr HB DSG Autobahn w/Performance Pkg
$31,630
Starting MSRP
$32,730
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

S (4 styles)

2dr HB Man S 2dr HB DSG S 4dr HB Man S 4dr HB DSG S
$24,995
Starting MSRP
$26,095
Starting MSRP
$25,595
Starting MSRP
$26,695
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

S w/Performance Pkg (4 styles)

4dr HB Man S w/Performance Pkg 4dr HB DSG S w/Performance Pkg 2dr HB Man S w/Performance Pkg 2dr HB DSG S w/Performance Pkg
$27,090
Starting MSRP
$28,190
Starting MSRP
$26,490
Starting MSRP
$27,590
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SE (4 styles)

4dr HB Man SE 4dr HB DSG SE 2dr HB Man SE 2dr HB DSG SE
$28,625
Starting MSRP
$29,725
Starting MSRP
$28,025
Starting MSRP
$29,125
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
210.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SE w/Performance Pkg (4 styles)

4dr HB Man SE w/Performance Pkg 4dr HB DSG SE w/Performance Pkg 2dr HB Man SE w/Performance Pkg 2dr HB DSG SE w/Performance Pkg
$30,120
Starting MSRP
$31,220
Starting MSRP
$29,520
Starting MSRP
$30,620
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
220.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity