2015 Volkswagen GTI Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 City / 33 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
210 -220
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mitchell S
I love my gti, and I would never trade it for anything!
Very great to drive super easy, has issues quite a bit. Got this car about 3 years ago now and driven 50,000 miles on it maintenance done regularly, coolant issues cannot fix and same with oil burning. Would love if the gti came all wheel drive too that would be cool.
accountCircle Stella J
Volkswagens tend to be pricey though fun to build and add to.
Volkswagens are great cars, though the gti has been expensive, with replacing lights and fixing damages. It is a nice sporty car to improve and build on. Got it as my first car, definitely is expensive insurance wise. Though I think it is worth it, being so fun to drive around.
accountCircle Norma L
Sporty, classy, runs real good. Super fast car. I get a lot of compliments nice.
Fast car, small, and sporty. I like how it is very small it fits everywhere. I like how it has option for individual drive, sport drive, or normal drive. I like how it is shift, or automatic. My car is black color, it has leather seats, red trimming inside, and it is very classy.
accountCircle Michael S
Reliable, functional, fun, and well built.
It's been very reliable, no issues. Very fun to drive, solid, quality interior, useful hatchback space.
accountCircle Jason M
Great performance, lots of cargo space.
Lots of space on the inside. Love the performance. Easy to modify with aftermarket parts. Handles really well and I am very happy with it. Had a water pump issue at about 50k miles, it was fixed by the VW dealer. After 60k miles the driver seat squeaks.
accountCircle Saree P
It is a manual. So you have to know how to drive a manual before you buy this car.
I love the car. The interior is clean and comfortable. The shifting is smooth. It also has nice features, like changing the radio station and volume with a button on the steering wheel. It also alerts you when you need to do maintenance to the car, with a picture of the problem on the radio screen.
accountCircle Dee J
Peppy 2015 Volkswagen gti.
First year of ownership for my Volkswagen gti I had driver side seat heating element did not work. It was covered under warranty. Seats are very comfortable, peppy and fun car to drive around, good on gas I would buy another one for my next vehicle. Fun to drive on the twisty roads, love the turbo.
accountCircle Norma G
My Volkswagen gti, is a fast car. I love it.
It's a small car, but I love that it runs fast. I don't like the part near shift handle the sticker or decal that it has (color grey chrome) is very sharp and peeling, if you are not careful you will cut your hands or fingers. I also do not like how it alerts you about your seatbelt very often.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tara J
Large vehicle but drives like a small car
Seems reliable. Diesel engine is a bit noisy. Average comfort. Excellent gas mileage. Rear view camera. Wish it had heated seats. I wish it had a sunroof. The phone navigation is off. Lots of room but doesn't feel like pr drive like a large vehicle. Had problems with warranty issues at dealership
accountCircle Debi R
It has a lot of room. That is the main reason I purchased the car.
My car has been ok. Seems like the dash lights come on too much for this and that. I purchased the car only after looking at one other. I think next time I would look around a little more.;
accountCircle Angela B
GTI is a reliable car. Performance is great.
Performance and reliability is good. The comfort could use some work for sure. Features are pretty standard.

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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210 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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S w/Performance Pkg
220 HP 5 Seats
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SE
210 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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SE w/Performance Pkg
220 HP 5 Seats
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Autobahn
210 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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Autobahn w/Performance Pkg
220 HP 5 Seats
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2015 Volkswagen GTI Owner Reviews

4.65
65 Reviews
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5 stars 69%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Frances D on June 6, 2021
The wonderful Volkswagen golf.
My Volkswagen golf is a perfect car. It is spacious, fast, reliable, and safe. My car rarely has any issues and has never broken down. It fits up to five different people and all of their luggage comfortably. The Volkswagen golf car is very low to the ground which makes it easy to get into for any children riding in the car.
accountCircle Jack K on May 22, 2021
VW gti great car and even better investment.
I have had minimal problems with my car. It has always performed well and has never broken down. Although I have made sure to always keep up with maintenance and have gotten more oil changes than it probably needs. My car has over 50000 miles on it and is still running strong.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jacob S.

It's small and compact. It handles extremely well and is capable of making tight turns at relatively fast speeds. The breaks are capable of emergency stops without too much consequences. It has seat heaters that are very effective. The steering wheel is firm and easy to control compared to other cars.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jacob S.

The blind spots seem to be greater than other cars because of the way the windows are arranged. It's hard to get comfortable in the driver seat, I feel like I am constantly tensing up. There are only two seats that are easy to get to, the small size make the back seat very uncomfortable.

Ranks #4 Small Cars by Owners

The 2015 Volkswagen GTI has an average owner rating of 4.65 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 37 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #13 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 Volkswagen GTI has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #13 of 37 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
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2015 Volkswagen GTI
33 MPG

Is The 2015 Volkswagen GTI A Good Car?

Yes, it has a good pickup and is a good size. Also has quality interior. It has a nice red trim on the inside as well. Super fun car to drive.
Lauren D.
Yes peppy enough to be fun to drive and cool looking. For my next vehicle I would get another Volkswagen golf gti.
Denise J.
Yes I really like the car. It runs good and has great gas mileage. I have always owned Volkswagens and they never let me down. I also do really like working on them as well.
M B.
Yes it is Fun to drive everyday. My car is small enough to fit in most compact parking spaces, the hatchback help carrion loads of groceries, and it is pretty good on gas even with the turbo.
Andrea V.

How Reliable Is The 2015 Volkswagen GTI?

Yes, I haven't had any issues so far. No engine troubles. I had to replace my engine already, but it was around the right time considering how often I use it.
Lauren D.
I had an issue before the three-year 36,000 mile warranty was up and Volkswagen dealership to care of it.
Denise J.
No it does not have any issues. But it does need a new key battery and the light bulb did need replaced.
M B.
My Volkswagen so far has been very reliable. The only problem I had was the first year I had my car the driver's seat heating element did not work. Since it was covered by VW I had it fixed for free.
Sophia V.

Is The 2015 Volkswagen GTI A Good Value?

35,000. It is a good value because it has great horsepower. It is a fun, chic cute sports car! I wouldn't buy any other car for my first car. The interior is high quality compared to other cars at... Read More
Lauren D.
Brand new the 2015 Volkswagen gti cost $30,000. Excellent fit and finish and the stereo system phenomenal.
Denise J.
25-35k not really sure. Yes it is a good value only has 55k miles on it. Runs like a dream I love it.
M B.
My 2015 Volkswagen cost $30,000. It is a good value because it is a very versatile vehicle. Plenty of cargo volume with the seats down, good with gas and fit and finish inside the vehicle is... Read More
Aubrey L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2015 Volkswagen GTI oil capacity?

Answer: The 2015 Volkswagen GTI has an oil capacity of 6 quarts. You should fill it with 5W-40, though You can use 5W-30 in a pinch. The recommended type of oil is synthetic, rather than straight conventional, for...

Does the 2015 VW GTI have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: Your 2015 Volkswagen GTI has a timing chain, not a timing belt. This is good news for You, because it should mean that You never have to replace it - unless something pretty serious happens to Your car. Belts...
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