Vehicle Profile

Volkswagen Golf GTI

2022–2026 · Hatchback · FWD

$34,590–$43,755 USDRecorded MSRP

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The Mk8 Golf GTI pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with front-wheel drive and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. Available with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG, it remains the benchmark hot hatch, prioritizing balanced handling, daily usability, and predictable front-drive dynamics over outright power.

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Horsepower
241 hp
Torque
273 lb-ft
0–60 mph
5.6s
Top Speed
126 mph
¼ Mile
14.0s
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Hatchback
Years
2022–2026
Recorded MSRP
$34,590–$43,755 USD

Sources & data notes

Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: high.

These are the sources and review details stored with this catalog entry. They do not confirm today’s pricing, availability, or the value of an individual car.

Performance positioning

Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.

Top Speed126 mph
Rank #421 / 46710th percentilehigher is better
Horsepower241 hp
Rank #377 / 46719th percentilehigher is better
0-60 mph5.6s
Rank #345 / 46726th percentilelower is better
Quarter Mile14.0s
Rank #275 / 38829th percentilelower is better