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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI consumer reviews

$24,995–$26,095 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Golf GTI Volkswagen
(83 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Fun and capable car.

This has been a fun and also practical car. Feels great, looks great, quick driving machine. I have been very happy with this car, it's done everything I've asked it to.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good daily driver

Great gas mileage, good amount of storage in the back, a little extra engine power for fun. The interior is pretty interesting with the plaid but it definitely grew on me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best all around car you can buy

Moved from owning a chevy camaro to a more practical but still super fun and comprehensive car. It can morph from a punchy and quick sports car to a commuter wiTh a smooth ride with the push of a button.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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SUPER FUN CAR I EVER OWNED

THIS CAR LOOKS GOOD AND PERFORMS EVEN BETTER POWERFUL ENGINE AND AWSOME DSG TRANSMISSION BEST LITTLE CAR FOR PRICE I PAID I LOVE MY NEW ADDITION OF CARS

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great deal for a great car

I was looking for a car that had some style, performance, and comfort and the GTI fit the bill perfectly. Its a smooth ride with some quality pull power. I look forward to owning this car for a long time. So happy Ibought it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Funniest and most versatile little car

Daily commuter, long distance traveler or just pure fun - this car has it all. Highly recommended. Autobahn gives you all the fun stuff, and automatic is for me. Manual seems to be preferred to the real "race drivers" out there, though.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Lightning Fast

Just traded in my car for a 2017 GTI S and I absolutely love it! It's a good looking car aesthetically, but it also keeps up with the other sports cars on the market. In addition to the looks and the speed, it gets pretty decent gas mileage and is definitely a bargain considering all the bells and whistles that VW through in the base trim, for the asking price. Good car for commuting or for fun driving around town. You'll have no trouble passing EVERYBODY with this lightning bolt!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect Car

The GTI is such a perfect blend of fun, performance, economy, style, and comfort. The interior is near luxury-car quality and far better than others in its class. It has plenty of power and is a great daily driver on my 25-30 mile drive to work. I'd buy this car over and over again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun daily commute

With the Autobahn version, you get the Performance Package incl. DCC and VAQ. So. Much. Fun. And also a practical everyday? car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value and lots of fun

New 2017 GTI SE with 6-spped, leather and 240 hp motor. Exceptionally well equipped, handsome interior, stylish exterior, very high performance for the price. Areas for improvement: shifter lacks consistent precision; sunroof creaks after less than 1000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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