2011 Volkswagen GTI Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 City / 32 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Laura A
Beautiful 2011 golf gti!
The vehicle is 9 years old but it drives fine. Not winter drive so no rust on the base. Love the manual. Pedals are a bit stiff, but that is okay. Stock wheels are very ugly but have incredible grip. Vehicle drives very nice in the rain and does great around curves.
accountCircle Marissa J
So many great things about this car with one bad thing.
Great speed performance. Luxury heated leather seats. It has great gas mileage. It is very reliable. It has no blind spots. The alloy wheels give it a sporty look. It is very easy to drive. It has a lot of road noise. It is very easily used to parallel park.
accountCircle james i
My best car, VW volkswagen!
I love my gti, I bought it brand new and haven't had 1 problem with it since day one. Tires unfortunately are expensive when getting a flat, but still its my favorite car
accountCircle Helen P
GTIs can maneuver well and are extremely smooth on the road
I love that it has great acceleration and is small and easy to drive. The seats are comfortable and the hatchback has so much space. I've gone on a lot of road trips with this car, and feel confident about its performance
accountCircle Ian B
It is very quick. I can beat almost any equally priced car on the freeway no problem.
It is a very high performance hatchback for the price. I have only have had very small issues with it but nothing that I couldn't fix myself. It is very easy to upgrade and a very fun car to drive.
accountCircle Jordan G
I love the torque behind the wheel.
My car is great I love the power behind the wheel. I have an Apr tune on it and it just makes the car come alive. I love the interior very comfortable. The exterior is really great to look at also because it's just super amazing. The sound it makes is also a plus.
accountCircle Kierstyn A
It is fast and small and looks cool and people break their necks to see you.
Performance is amazing and runs well. Has always been reliable on my short and long trips. Is not the best on gas but is worth it for what you are getting. Have had issues with tires easily getting popped but I think that is due to the low pro style. Is not the most comfortable car but it is a small compact sports car so it is expected. It is lowered so that takes some getting used to and more paying attention during day to day driving but in general this is my second gti and I would 100% buy another one.
accountCircle Ola L
Love my Volkswagen. Always will buy a Volkswagen.
Very good on gas. I put gas about once every 2 weeks. Very fast. Reliable. Trendy. Sound system is great. Love the features, navigation, sunroof, seats go down. Plenty of room for moving from house to house. I feel safe in this car. It is a little expensive to maintain the gti but I have had it for 8 years and still going strong.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Andrew S
My opinion on my Volkswagen gti. Small review on the rabbit.
It's a fun zippy car to drive around. She is quick and very responsive. Suspension is stiff and causes a rough ride on bumpy roads. Regular maintenance on the vehicle is crucial to keeping it running properly. There is a ton of aftermarket options you can add to improve performance.
accountCircle Sarah M
It drives really well. It will get you where you need to go.
It gets me where I need to go. It drives really well. I do not like the size, it is way too small. The seats are ugly.

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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Base
200 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Sunroof
200 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Sunroof & Navi
200 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Autobahn
200 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Volkswagen GTI Owner Reviews

4.48
21 Reviews
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5 stars 57%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Julia M on March 30, 2021
8 years and we still like it!
Very fun car to drive. Turbo charged. Decent gas mileage. Good in city and on highways. Has both automatic transmission and manual shift pedals. Built in navigation system. Can fit a lot in the back if you lower back seats. Has also served us as a mini SUV when we went camping on wild beach in san Padre Island in Texas! Had only a couple of problems with it in 8 years. Early on oil was being used like crazy, but no more. And just about a year ago the turbo broke, which we were told is a usual problem not only with WV, but all other cars made by them (Audi, Porsche). Just do not fix it in the WV dealership - a rip off!! We still like the car!
accountCircle Joey G on March 6, 2021
Amazing sports car feel for a lower price!
Awesome car. The car is really great on gas! Cool features Bluetooth, nav, rainsense wipers, Siriusxm available. The hatch back is very convenient to have, I can fit just about anything in the back and the seats fold down. Overall the car is really good maintenance can be a little pricey but well worth it!
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Ranks #4 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI has an average owner rating of 4.48 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 29 other Small Cars.

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2011 Subaru WRX
4.68
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2011 Volkswagen Golf
4.58
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2011 MINI Cooper
4.52
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2011 Volkswagen GTI
4.48

Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Volkswagen GTI has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #8 of 29 other Small Cars.

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2011 Volkswagen Golf
42 MPG
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta
42 MPG
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2011 Volkswagen GTI
32 MPG

Is The 2011 Volkswagen GTI A Good Car?

The gti has a great balance of performance and every day drivability. It has the power and maneuverability to provide a fun driving experience, but also has the cargo and passenger space to be... Read More
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How Reliable Is The 2011 Volkswagen GTI?

In my experience, the gti is a very reliable vehicle. I've never had any mechanical issues with the vehicle. As long as it is serviced at the appropriate intervals, it should last for a very long... Read More
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Is The 2011 Volkswagen GTI A Good Value?

You can purchase a 2011 gti for under $10,000 dollars. Id say a price point at or below $7500 for a gti is good physical and mechanical condition would be well worth the value.
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Does the 2011 VW GTI have a timing belt or chain?

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety