8.2
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI review
The Golf GTI remains a staple of the hot hatch world, despite stronger than ever competition from a new crop of rivals.
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Scott Collie
Volkswagen Golf vs Subaru Impreza Comparison
Volkswagen Golf
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2024 Volkswagen
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2024 Subaru
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CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
50L
375 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,790 - $77,490
$31,490 - $37,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains the consummate all-rounder
- Impressive front differential and DSG
- Price cut is very welcome
Misses
- Interior remains a Golf 8 weak point
- Evolution, not revolution under the bonnet
- Stock isn't as abundant as it once was
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Lapiz Blue metallic
- Deep Black pearl
All 2024 Impreza variants are available in the following colours:
- Oasis Blue
- Pure Red
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
Only a black interior is available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 245kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 420Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2100 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10.5 | 12.5 | |
