2018 Volkswagen GTI | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

24 City / 32 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

220

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Chris U

2018 gti autobahn automatic.

Very comfortable, not much legroom if people are in the back seats. Sunroof has a crackling noise when it gets above like 55 degrees f outside - just turn up the stereo. Decent trunk space for something so small. Quick - turbo sounds great. Horn went all funky so now it is high pitched but otherwise is fine.

Markelle P

If you are into a cool paint job, look into their offbeat color schemes.

This car is amazing. Great on gas and quick. The seats are comfy and you do not go flying everywhere if you take a corner quickly. I love this little car and plan on continuing with a golf r in a few years. I do suggest upgrading for the apple CarPlay.

Zsuzsanna P

Perfect car for the city.

Great car, highly recommended. Many safety and comfort features. The only 1 thing missing is the memory seat settings as there are 2 drivers in our household. Otherwise everything else is just perfect. It is a manual which really allows you to enjoy the power of turbo.

Jasmine R

It's safe, the car has Auto stop as well as detectors in case you are either too close to another car, or if you want to switch lanes

The reason I love the car is because it is safe. The car also has some cool specs, like the the mirroring of the phone to the dash. It also has a lot of room for being a hatchback

Karen W

Love my gti, fun, fast, and reliable.

I have had no problems with this car and it has exceeded my expectations. It is reliable, comfortable, and very fun to drive. I also like the convenient features, including screen and technology. It handles well and looks great too. There is nothing not to love about it.

Brittany G

Great, reliable sports car or even family car. 10/10 highly recommend.

Car handles very well. In the two years I have owned this car I have not had any problems with it. Seats are comfortable and stylish. Carplay is a great feature and very handy. It also updates when you update your phone. I highly recommend Volkswagen and this model. VW is a great company and always friendly!

Jose P

2019 gti. The perfect mixture of luxury and sport.

I am really enjoying my gti. It is the perfect mixture of speed and handling. Fantastic entry level sport luxury. Features that stand out at auto windshield wipers and headlights. My biggest concern prior to purchasing the car was how comfortably I’d fit in it. I am taller (6’3) so I was hesitant to test drive. Safe to say I comfortably fit inside with room to spare.

Love O

I like my black gate, basically.

I am still paying off my car with carmax and I love the look of the car. It is very sleek! Certain things break in the car sometimes. For example, my windows cannot roll up all the way right now, I am working on getting it done. The car is fast and is good on gas.

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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220 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats

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220 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats

Autobahn

220 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats

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2018 Volkswagen GTI Owner Reviews

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Renee R on May 5, 2021

The car has three different modes you can drive in.

The car is super fun to drive! However, it has a very small gas tank and is not super fuel efficient. The start-stop engine is an interesting feature, however in the summer when you come to a stop, the air conditioning also turns off and the car gets very hot.

Zsuzsanna P on April 11, 2021

Perfect car for the city.

Great car, highly recommended. Many safety and comfort features. The only 1 thing missing is the memory seat settings as there are 2 drivers in our household. Otherwise everything else is just perfect. It is a manual which really allows you to enjoy the power of turbo.

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Pros from Owners

Aiana C.

Good fuel efficiency, performance, handling, and engineering. Advanced interior system (GPS, backup camera). Feels safe. Great looking car (body shape, I like hatchback style cars). It looks sporty and modern.

Cons from Owners

Aiana C.

Major cons include expensive maintenance and moderate amount of recalls for each model is always expected with Volkswagen cars. Also the radio buttons to switch to the next song on the radio is sometimes difficult to find while driving.

Ranks #2 Small Cars by Owners

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI has an average owner rating of 4.88 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 31 other Small Cars.

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2018 FIAT 500

4.9

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2018 Volkswagen GTI

4.88

3

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4.84

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #13 of 31 other Small Cars.

1

2018 FIAT 500e

121 MPG

2

2018 Ford Focus

118 MPG

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2018 Volkswagen GTI

32 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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