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
2022 Volkswagen Golf vs 2024 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Volkswagen Golf
Peugeot 308
2022 Volkswagen
Golf
vs
2024 Peugeot
308
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,790 - $54,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
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
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 420Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10.5 | 10.5 | |
