Used 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Consumer Reviews
Used Golf GTI for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Golf GTI, so we've included reviews for other years of the Golf GTI since its last redesign.
The Perfect All-Around Vehicle
GTIDriver, 11/25/2018
updated 12/01/2019
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a daily driver, so I needed a car that checked a lot of boxes and was comfortable, versatile, a strong value, and had great fuel economy. And yet as a car enthusiast I wanted something with a little personality and character, too. The GTI has delivered in spades. Given the practicality requirements I chose the GTI S in the four-door version with the automatic transmission. I'm having a hard time imagining how I can possibly list all of the great things about this car and the tremendous value it represents. Visibility, ride, comfort, and quality of interior and exterior materials are all excellent - you never feel like you're in an economy (read: cheap) car. As opposed to the fastest or best-handling hot hatch, Volkswagen decided to create a great all-rounder, which is actually one of the things I most appreciate about it - it doesn't beat you up over rough roads, or seem to always be wanting to rev, which, while fun, can get annoying if you're just trying to get from point A to point B (I have another more performance-oriented car for high-performance driving). I consistently see 28 mpg in town and 37 mpg on the highway. The only faults to note are that the transmission can hunt around a bit between shifts at low speeds, and the CarPlay system (which, overall, I love) sometimes isn’t smooth when opening or closing apps, or when using iTunes – occasionally I have to turn the CD player on first for the volume to work, though that may be because I have an older iPhone. The car’s driving modes actually create a noticeable difference in its overall character; in Sport mode, the steering becomes tighter, the ride firmer, and the shifts more crisp, for example, which is a lot of fun. I decided to purchase the car new for the warranty, as past GTIs have arguably had some issues, and I wanted to know it was maintained correctly from the get-go So far, I haven't had any problems at all. I also skipped the sunroof as I heard they leak and are complicated to repair. In all, the GTI - a sedan, station wagon, sports car, and economy car, all in one - is even better than I'd hoped it would be. I couldn't be happier with it. UPDATE: The car now has 16K miles on it and no problems at all. After a year and a half of ownership, I'm still really happy with it.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
First German car!!
Michele, 11/23/2019
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was iffy about getting into a vw due to the reliability issues I have heard about in the past with other different models. But I did my research and I found a lot of good reviews. So I went ahead and bought mine with over 28,000 miles. It has been a good car so far. No issues as of now. It handles amazing, and feels so nice driving. I totally recommend the manual transmission due to the Automatic transmission sucking in these cars. Plus with manual you feel the car way more..
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI for sale near you
Showing 3 of 16 listings
- SE 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $19,69360 mi away
- S 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $11,193160 mi away
- SE 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $18,995In-stock online
See all 16 listings
No regrets
CK, 01/02/2020
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first new car purchase and I have zero regrets. 40k miles and This car is awesome all the way around.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
VW GTI
RB, 10/14/2020
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No issues as of yet. Smooth ride, good on gas. Fun car to drive. Price point set regardless of the model, meaning the lower level trim priced in same range as the top level trim.
160k miles and still going strong
GeneralMGR, 02/19/2021
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I gave VW another chance after having trouble with my 2013 Passat TDI (anyone else have repeated heater core issues?) and I’m glad I did. Can’t say enough good things about my GTI. I drive a LOT for work, mostly highway, and I never get tired of driving this car. I bought it for $23k new, and I don’t see how I could have found a better car. The seats are great on my bad back, the handling is fantastic, good gas mileage at 34-35 mpg, and Apple CarPlay works well. I got the S version because I liked the look and feel of the plaid cloth seats and they weren’t an option for the next trim level up. At about 20k miles I spent $1200 and installed an aftermarket downpipe and had Unitronic tuning software installed, which beefed up the HP to 337 and torque to 369. So yeah, put it in sport mode when needed and it flies. To be sure, this is not your grandfather’s plush riding car, it’s sport hatch and rides like one. And it shifts like one...the DSG has a bit of a learning curve. That said, every time I get in a rental like a Camry or Sonata and drive it for a few days, I can’t wait to get back into my VW. Last note, my car has been 100% reliable. Incredibly, I’m still on my first set of brakes! Tires, on the 4th set which I think is about average. I religiously follow the owner’s manual maintenance schedule. Might sell it at 200k but maybe not if it keeps running like new, as it does now. I’m not brand loyal at all (next car will probably be a Subaru) but I’m really glad I bought this car. If the R wasn’t so much more expensive, I might have bought it next.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Fantastic Sports Car
Will Harris, 05/10/2022
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned other sports cars and I was surprised at how much I enjoy the GTI. It is powerful, fun to drive and fuel efficient. On the highway it runs as if it is on rails. With snow tires, it performs incredibly well in poor driving conditions. The interior is well set up and the sound system is excellent. With the rear seats down, it can hold a huge amount of cargo if needed. I don't think a better price/performance car can be found in this class.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great value for the money.
Patrick Spain, 04/10/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Best electronics (CarPlay), interior, fit and finish in the segment.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
First vw
Christopher Hallberg, 11/25/2016
updated 06/05/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars and none of them have been as fun to drive as the GTI.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Golf GTI
Cris Ascencio, 01/19/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
So happy with my purchase only thing wrong with it is that I didn't make it sooner.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Golf
Abcd, 03/15/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
S trim lack lots of neat features, which are available only in SE/SEL, like climate control, auto lights.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value