2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Trims Comparison
2023 Golf GTI trim level differences
The 2023 Golf GTI is available as a four-door hatchback and comes in four trim levels: S, 40th Anniversary Edition, SE and Autobahn. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque) that drives the front wheels through either a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Keep reading to find out what comes on each trim:
Which 2023 Golf GTI trim does Edmunds recommend?
While the new 40th Anniversary Edition offers some distinctive flair, we still think the base Golf GTI S trim is the way to go. It comes well equipped from the get-go, with features like a limited-slip differential, LED lighting and a digital instrument cluster.
Compare 2023 Golf GTI trims side-by-side
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Westwood, NJ
| Vehicle | Golf GTI S | Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition | Golf GTI SE | Golf GTI Autobahn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 40th Anniversary Edition 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M See all Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition for sale1 for sale near you | |||
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | cloth | leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Tire size | 225/40R18 | 235/35R19 | 225/40R18 | 235/35R19 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 8.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 304 / 422 miles | 304 / 422 miles | 304 / 422 miles | 304 / 422 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. | 35.8 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,133 lb. | 3,133 lb. | 3,133 lb. | 3,133 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in. | 4.7 in. | 4.7 in. | 4.7 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.4 in. | 70.4 in. | 70.4 in. | 70.4 in. |
| Height | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. |
| Length | 168.8 in. | 168.8 in. | 168.8 in. | 168.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in. | 103.6 in. | 103.6 in. | 103.6 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 19.9 cu. ft. | 19.9 cu. ft. | 19.9 cu. ft. | 19.9 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 34.5 cu. ft. | 34.5 cu. ft. | 34.5 cu. ft. | 34.5 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.0 in. | 35.0 in. | 35.0 in. | 35.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $42,419 | $41,700 | $42,498 | $45,707 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.57 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.61 |
| Depreciation | $10,556 | $10,300 | $10,196 | $13,003 |
| Financing | $4,810 | $4,877 | $4,985 | $5,369 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,867 | $1,889 | $1,924 | $2,048 |
| Fuel | $8,973 | $8,973 | $8,973 | $8,973 |
| Insurance | $8,946 | $9,153 | $9,153 | $9,047 |
| Maintenance | $5,423 | $4,664 | $5,423 | $5,423 |
| Repairs | $1,844 | $1,844 | $1,844 | $1,844 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Not Available | Titan Black and Scalepaper Plaid, cloth | Titan Black, leather Titan Black and Scalepaper Plaid, cloth | Titan Black, leather |
| Exterior | Opal White Pearl Kings Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl Atlantic Blue Metallic Moonstone Gray Reflex Silver Metallic | Pomelo Yellow w/Black Roof Tornado Red w/Black Roof Opal White Pearl w/Black Roof Urano Gray w/Black Roof | Opal White Pearl Kings Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl Atlantic Blue Metallic Moonstone Gray Reflex Silver Metallic | Opal White Pearl Kings Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl Atlantic Blue Metallic Moonstone Gray Reflex Silver Metallic |