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.

2018 Volkswagen GTI

3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$26,415 – $36,170

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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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 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Volkswagen GTI trims

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
—

Compare 2018 Volkswagen GTI trim specifications
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: Sgas
SEgas
Autobahngas
Fuel type: Spremium unleaded (recommended)
SEpremium unleaded (recommended)
Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: SI4
SEI4
AutobahnI4
Displacement: S2 L
SE2 L
Autobahn2 L
Horsepower: S220 hp
SE220 hp
Autobahn220 hp
Torque: S258 lb-ft
SE258 lb-ft
Autobahn258 lb-ft
Transmission: S6-speed manual
SE6-speed manual
Autobahn6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
Autobahnfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SHatchback
SEHatchback
AutobahnHatchback
Doors: S5
SE5
Autobahn5
Seating: S5
SE5
Autobahn5
Length: S168 in
SE168 in
Autobahn168 in
Width: S70.8 in
SE70.8 in
Autobahn70.8 in
Height: S57.8 in
SE57.8 in
Autobahn57.8 in
Wheelbase: S103.6 in
SE103.6 in
Autobahn103.6 in
Ground clearance: S5.1 in
SE5.1 in
Autobahn5.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S22.8 cu ft
SE22.8 cu ft
Autobahn22.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S53.7 cu ft
SE53.7 cu ft
Autobahn53.7 cu ft
Max payload: S959 lbs
SE959 lbs
Autobahn959 lbs
Curb weight: S3,062 lbs
SE3,062 lbs
Autobahn3,062 lbs
Fuel tank: S13.2 gal
SE13.2 gal
Autobahn13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S28
SE28
Autobahn28
City MPG: S25
SE25
Autobahn25
Highway MPG: S33
SE33
Autobahn33

Full specifications by trim
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