IIHS Crash Test
MPG (up to)
21 -22 City / 29 -30 HWY
Horsepower
180 -200
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tammy H
My super fun super cute very own race car.
Its really fast and everyone loves it. It's like having my very own little race car. I can drive it manually or automatically. It hugs the road and turns great on a dime. It has awesome qualities and it's the coolest car I've ever owned. It gets horrible gas mileage.
accountCircle Kathryn A
Stay on top of routine work and it'll run forever.
I like how it handles and how it is low to the ground. I like that it has a standard transmission. I do not like how much repairs cost.
accountCircle Antonio P
Can't go wrong with a GTI
I love my car the only thing that I hate about my car, is how hard and difficult it is to get to parts to upgrade or to fix something by myself to learn or just when I do not have enough time or money to pay someone to do it for me. Besides that I absolutely adore my golf gti it has so many nice features and potential and people that own other vdubs are always so helpful in the community.
accountCircle Lin H
It is small but powerful with manual 6 speed gear.
It is compact but powerful, do not use a lot of gas and I can get good mileage on it.
accountCircle Erin S
Compact, sporty, easy backseat access.
Sporty drive, compact, but lots of room inside, front seats lift off the floor for ease of access to back seat, especially helpful for kids in car seats.
accountCircle Cheyenne P
Good for a wide range of ages. The newer ones have beautiful interior.
The car is pretty amazing for anyone 17-30. Offers manual which is preferred for that car and great on gas.
accountCircle Cheyenne P
Great on gas, good for 17-30 ages.
The car is great on gas and good for ages 17-30. Best part is it comes in manual with either 2 doors or 4. Pick the 4 door to switch this from a cool car to a family car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cheyenne P
Great on gas, good for 17-30 ages.
The car is great on gas and good for ages 17-30. Best part is it comes in manual with either 2 doors or 4. Pick the 4 door to switch this from a cool car to a family car.

Volkswagen GTI Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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1.8T
180 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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VR6
200 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2004 Volkswagen GTI Owner Reviews

4.29
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5 stars 43%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cheyenne P on September 4, 2020
Great on gas, good for 17-30 ages.
The car is great on gas and good for ages 17-30. Best part is it comes in manual with either 2 doors or 4. Pick the 4 door to switch this from a cool car to a family car.
accountCircle Tammy H on April 26, 2020
My super fun super cute very own race car.
Its really fast and everyone loves it. It's like having my very own little race car. I can drive it manually or automatically. It hugs the road and turns great on a dime. It has awesome qualities and it's the coolest car I've ever owned. It gets horrible gas mileage.

Ranks #3 Small Cars by Owners

The 2004 Volkswagen GTI has an average owner rating of 4.29 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 22 other Small Cars.

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5
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4.4
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4.29

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Volkswagen GTI has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #9 of 22 other Small Cars.

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48 MPG
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43 MPG
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30 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety