2018 Volkswagen GTI
3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$26,415 – $36,170
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Volkswagen GTI? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
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Purchase information
Based on S
Total price (S MSRP)
$26,415
Typical monthly
$523/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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S
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $26,415 – $27,515
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/33
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 53.7
- Max towing
- —
SE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $30,470 – $31,570
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/33
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 53.7
- Max towing
- —
Autobahn
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $35,070 – $36,170
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/33
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 53.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | S2 configurations | SE2 configurations | Autobahn2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,415 – $27,515 | $30,470 – $31,570 | $35,070 – $36,170 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/33 | 25/33 | 25/33 |
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 220 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 53.7 | 53.7 | 53.7 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SgasSEgasAutobahngas
- Fuel type
- Spremium unleaded (recommended)SEpremium unleaded (recommended)Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- SI4SEI4AutobahnI4
- Displacement
- S2 LSE2 LAutobahn2 L
- Horsepower
- S220 hpSE220 hpAutobahn220 hp
- Torque
- S258 lb-ftSE258 lb-ftAutobahn258 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S6-speed manualSE6-speed manualAutobahn6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Sfront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveAutobahnfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SHatchbackSEHatchbackAutobahnHatchback
- Doors
- S5SE5Autobahn5
- Seating
- S5SE5Autobahn5
- Length
- S168 inSE168 inAutobahn168 in
- Width
- S70.8 inSE70.8 inAutobahn70.8 in
- Height
- S57.8 inSE57.8 inAutobahn57.8 in
- Wheelbase
- S103.6 inSE103.6 inAutobahn103.6 in
- Ground clearance
- S5.1 inSE5.1 inAutobahn5.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S22.8 cu ftSE22.8 cu ftAutobahn22.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- S53.7 cu ftSE53.7 cu ftAutobahn53.7 cu ft
- Max payload
- S959 lbsSE959 lbsAutobahn959 lbs
- Curb weight
- S3,062 lbsSE3,062 lbsAutobahn3,062 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S13.2 galSE13.2 galAutobahn13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S28SE28Autobahn28
- City MPG
- S25SE25Autobahn25
- Highway MPG
- S33SE33Autobahn33
| Spec | S | SE | Autobahn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 220 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168 in | 168 in | 168 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 53.7 cu ft | 53.7 cu ft | 53.7 cu ft |
| Max payload | 959 lbs | 959 lbs | 959 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,062 lbs | 3,062 lbs | 3,062 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 33 | 33 |
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2018 Volkswagen GTI FAQ
- How much does the 2018 Volkswagen GTI cost?
- The 2018 Volkswagen GTI has a starting MSRP of $26,415, ranging up to $36,170 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $26,415; SE from $30,470; Autobahn from $35,070.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Volkswagen GTI?
- The 2018 Volkswagen GTI achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2018 Volkswagen GTI have?
- The 2018 Volkswagen GTI offers up to 53.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2018 Volkswagen GTI come in?
- The 2018 Volkswagen GTI is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.