How much does the 2021 Volkswagen GTI cost?

The 2021 Volkswagen GTI has a starting MSRP of $28,695, ranging up to $37,745 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $28,695; SE from $32,665; Autobahn from $36,945.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Volkswagen GTI?

The 2021 Volkswagen GTI achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Volkswagen GTI have?

The 2021 Volkswagen GTI offers up to 52.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2021 Volkswagen GTI come in?

The 2021 Volkswagen GTI is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2021 Volkswagen GTI

3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$28,695 – $37,745

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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)

$28,695

Typical monthly

$568/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Volkswagen GTI trims

S
2 configurations
MSRP
$28,695 – $29,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/30
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
52.7
Max towing
—
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$32,665 – $33,465
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/30
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
52.7
Max towing
—
Autobahn
2 configurations
MSRP
$36,945 – $37,745
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/30
Horsepower
228 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
52.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Volkswagen GTI trim specifications
Spec	S2 configurations	SE2 configurations	Autobahn2 configurations
MSRP	$28,695 – $29,495	$32,665 – $33,465	$36,945 – $37,745
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	23/30	23/30	23/30
Horsepower	228 hp	228 hp	228 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)	52.7	52.7	52.7
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: S228 hp
SE228 hp
Autobahn228 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: S17.4 cu ft
SE17.4 cu ft
Autobahn17.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S52.7 cu ft
SE52.7 cu ft
Autobahn52.7 cu ft
Max payload: S915 lbs
SE915 lbs
Autobahn915 lbs
Curb weight: S3,133 lbs
SE3,133 lbs
Autobahn3,133 lbs
Fuel tank: S13.2 gal
SE13.2 gal
Autobahn13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S26
SE26
Autobahn26
City MPG: S23
SE23
Autobahn23
Highway MPG: S30
SE30
Autobahn30

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	228 hp	228 hp	228 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	17.4 cu ft	17.4 cu ft	17.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	52.7 cu ft	52.7 cu ft	52.7 cu ft
Max payload	915 lbs	915 lbs	915 lbs
Curb weight	3,133 lbs	3,133 lbs	3,133 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	26	26
City MPG	23	23	23
Highway MPG	30	30	30