Used 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Golf GTI, so we've included reviews for other years of the Golf GTI since its last redesign.
WOW!!!!
Chief, 08/10/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Test Drive review: GTI SE DSG. This car is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. I had a 2007 GTI stick. Very good and fun to drive and excellent MPG. This 2019 is leaps and bounds improvement in every measurable category. Driver safety tech is great help to older drivers like me. I will purchase one as soon as I can.
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Nice car but should’ve gotten the SE
Nick, 10/11/2020
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The SE has LED, adaptive headlights, a sunroof and a ton of other little things you’d really have to look into that make it worth the extra cost. I honestly wish I knew that prior to buying my car but COVID, back when it first hit, made the process a lot more of a pain in the buns than it normally would’ve been. I also didn’t find out about the change in warranty, used to be 6 years but trimmed to 4 now, until after the transaction was well finished. Still this is the last year that the analog dash is available and the mk7 platform is super well optimized at this point that I am glad I got the car before the mk8’s arrive, and bring all of their new problems with them for the first few years. If you can get this car for under $27000, than that’s a great deal.
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2020 GTI-S: Quite possibly the perfect car.
Oliver, 06/14/2021
updated 06/15/2022
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had many cars, but this 2020 GTI (now with over 10,000 miles) continues to amaze me the way none of my others could. It's a daily joy to drive (like my RX7 was) and amazingly versatile (close to the capacity of a small SUV) and yet gets an at-the-pump measured 38.9 mpg on long freeway trips. That means I can get over 500 miles (540 calculated, but I didn't risk it) from the 14-gallon tank. It's pretty much invisible to law enforcement, fits into the smallest parking spots, and has a level of comfort and interior refinement that's well above it's price point. The only thing I'm missing is towing ability, but I guess I'll have to get another vehicle for that. UPDATE 20,000: I've had a couple of minor electrical issues: one was due to a wiring harness that deactivated blind spot monitoring in my driver's door; the other was a software problem with my internet connection. Both were covered under warranty. Still love this car!
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So much fun
Frank, 07/13/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Get the SE experience pkg so you can change the ride between sport and comfort. Comfort makes a big difference on bumpy roads and long trips. Love the handling and cargo with the back seats down is awesome. I put two adult bikes back there with the front wheels removed and placed in the back as well. Plus luggage and sheets and stuff for a week at the beach. Gots 36.5 mpg on the highway for the 140 mile trip.
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WAY MORE EXPENSIVE THAT OUR 2016
wouldacouldashoulda, 03/02/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
We love the GTI. Jeremy Clarkson of the Grand Tour purchased one as his daily driver. Since he could have any car he wants for free, this is a huge thumbs-up. We are totally disappointed with the VW March lease program for a GTI S w/DSG which is 38 payments of $419 plus tax and fees for a 39 month lease. Assume it would be about $450 if tax and fees are included in the payments. Our 2016 GTI S w/DSG was 35 payments for a 36 month lease of $299 including all tax and fees. This means the lease for a 2019 GTI S w/DSG versus a similar 2016 is approx $6,635 more by lease-end. Much as we love GTIs (and we have had a few of them), it's just not worth it anymore or affordable. Hopefully VW will realize this and offer a better lease program by month-end.
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Perfect - Nope. But there’s a lot to like!
Projman, 06/07/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
To start let me say this is my first Golf GTI. I bought my 2019 Golf GTI SE (new) in Feb of 2020 with 100 miles on it and only have about 800 miles on it now (thanks Covid). The Bad - I really don’t think there’s anything bad about this car. The So So - The seats, while supportive, could use a better lumbar and cooled seats would be nice. At this price range more support than the manual lumber really should come standard. I have the DSG (due to my wife) and the up-rev when downshifting is a little too much. Stick tires could be much better and they are only ok in terms of handling. The engine shutting off unless you turn that feature off each time you get behind the wheeel can be annoying. Seats move easily enough but at this price point they should be power with memory. The heating and cooling system could be quite a bit better in my opinion. The way the vents direct air and the fans blow just doesn’t do a great job of cooling during hot summer days or pushing enough heat out and colder winter days. I also say the fan is way too loud compared to other vehicles I’ve owned (2003 Acura TL-S, 2013 Ford F-150 Platinum, 1986 Mustang GT). The gas mileage could be better but who cares when you have this much fun with a car. How does a car at this price point not cime with an electronica auto dimming review mirror? This one actually really gets my goat - cheap review mirror. The Good/Great - The car handles really well for a car that isn’t a 2-seater. Sans the all-season tires, the car corners very well, I don’t think there’s any over-steer but there might be slight under-steer, it holds a line quite well with little effort. The DCC system works very well. There is a noticeable difference between sport mode in the other modes. Sport Motors very stiff And handling is better. But if you’re a slightly older guy like me you don’t want to drive around in sport mode across city streets in a big city in the USA (back killer). While there isn’t a ton of legroom there is ample headroom so you can get four people into this car for short trips. There are a lot of great little features like: The back up camera being hidden so it never gets dirty, the cruise control being able to be bumped up or down in 1 mph increments digitally, The all up Auto down and all windows and not just the front , and many others. The car packs a really good punch when you get on it. Although I have the DSG I typically run the car in manual And it’s a lot of fun. I have not done a launch control yet but you can certainly get a lot of pull driving it hard off the line. This car is so much fun to drive I look for excuses to go out and drive somewhere. I haven’t taken it on any trips longer than an hour and a half but I hope to soon. The fender audio system is Baller and there’s a great stereo for this little car. Love the Apple CarPlay and how responsive it is with my iPhone. When I started looking for a different car I was looking at many competitors to the Golf GTI. Hyundai makes some great cars for less money with more options Elantra GT sport (now N-line, Veloster), Mazda, and BMW. but after driving them all I kept being pulled back to the GTI. Now I get it! I get what all the hype is about and why so many live driving the GTI. It’s a fun car to drive, has great performance, handles very well, and even sounds sweet in Sport mode. Plus my wife is German so this car makes her quite happy. Would definitely buy this car again!
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From Camaro to GTI
David L, 08/28/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had to unfortunately trade in my '18 Camaro 1SS 1LE after I relocated, because my new driveway was too steep and was literally ripping off the splitter, bumper, and scraping the under-body. I had always wanted a VW Golf, so I decided to get one. I'm very impressed by its power, chassis, steering and comfort. The seats are supportive and keep you in place, I also enjoy the flexibility of the 4 doors. I do plan on tuning it for more power, but I am not longing for it. I like the gas pedal's kick-down feature. I love this thing in traffic, parking, and highway cruising. It does have some creaks and rattles and the dealer had to replace a latch for one of the rear seats because it was rattling like crazy. I don't remember my Camaro having so many rattles and I had it for 2 solid years. One issue are the tires, they are not good for spirited driving, I would recommend Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. Another thing is the adaptive cruise, it's good for the highway but if it's not in Sport I feel like it takes too long to catch up to the car in front, leaving time for everyone to cut in. Adaptive cruise also is not full stop which I don't get because it has auto-hill hold assist. Overall, it's a good all around car, it's comfortable, quick (but loses power at the top end), and I like how the GTI community is very supportive. Top three likes:adaptive suspension, DSG gearbox, and handling. Top three dislikes:Power at top end, interior rattles, and adaptive cruise not full stop. I only mentioned my previous vehicle, to provide some perspective. If you're coming from an SS or GT, yes the power will be down significantly, the only thing I really can't do in the GTI is pass cars extremely quickly, but I oddly don't miss that. The GTI has so much character and doesn't feel like I'm driving a corolla. Purchased in Feb '20 and has about 5300 miles. With all that said, I am looking for the the next Golf R :)
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fun and practical and sporty!
Randall Edwards, 04/07/2023
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Golf 7.5 and so far I've been really happy with it. My current car is a GTI S model, my previous was a loaded R. I do miss the push button start and nicer lighting of the R, but I don't miss the leather or added weight of the awd. This car handles well, has adequate power (with room for tons more), and loads of space, it's the perfect all rounder just as all the youtube vids say lol
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Still love hot hatches but this model not it
Sully, 04/21/2020
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 65 people found this review helpful
I have had hot hatchbacks for years. Some more techy as less hot. The GTI just falls way behind in many areas, tech, style, mpg, and interior materials.
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Rabbit GTI Canada
Bob Melvin, 01/14/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Highlights: -Has plenty of power in Sport shift mode from a stop or going up hills -Paddle shifters can be fun to play with at different speeds -Dynamic Chassis Control (adaptive suspension) with Sport, Normal, and Comfort modes -Handling, steering: great feel and cornering -Adaptive Cruise Control is easily customizable and smooth -Cornflower Blue and 18" Pretoria Wheels colour get a lot of compliments The only issues thus far have been with the stock tires not having much grip and electrical stuff: crash sensors blaring when covered with ice and Spotify glitching with Android Auto here and there, but I do like the look of Google Maps (Satellite view) with live traffic on the big screen. City fuel efficiency is not great: around 12L/100km. But on the freeway it's less than 7L/100. The gas cap recommends regular fuel, which surprised me. Looking forward to taking a roadtrip when the snow melts.
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