2023Volkswagen Golf GTI S. Savor the control you'll get when driving the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S with its standard six-speed manual transmission. Iconic plaid cloth upholstery, LED lighting, and the available IQ.DRIVE technology suite are also part of the experience. MSRP: Starting at $30,530. MPG: Up to 23 city / 32 hwy. Lets take a closer look at the key differences between the Golf GTI TCR and the standard Golf GTI. 1. It has more power and it's faster. Like the standard GTI, the Golf GTI TCR has a 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine but it has been uprated to produce 213 kW and 380 Nm. Note that the GTI TCR makes use of a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Bringa Trailer. This is the original VW Golf GTI and the one that began America's hot-hatch culture. The 1983-1984 Rabbit GTI Mk1 was an amazing car that North America had to wait six years to get. And when it landed on the shores, it arrived as the 'Rabbit' instead of the 'Golf'. But it had a slight problem. TheGTI Rabbit starts at $33,995 before delivery/prep, while the pound of flesh exacted of buyers by the Golf R is worth at least $42,495 before delivery/prep. Other than that, the GTI is actually HonestJohn Overall Rating. The Volkswagen Golf is the benchmark in the family hatchback class. Some rivals might be nicer to drive, cheaper, more practical or more exciting, but few, if any, match the Golf in terms of overall appeal. Plenty of second-hand choice, excellent cabin quality, efficient petrol and diesel engines. VolkswagenGolf. 33. If we'd tested a 1.0 TSI Golf the Polo might have won, but with this 1.5 TSI 130, the larger Golf offers a lot more for just a little extra outlay on PCP. It's faster The2016 Volkswagen Golf comes in 9 configurations costing $0 to $27,425. See what power, features, and amenities you'll get for the money. Thelatest GTI is also more powerful in standard form than ever, but even so, the Clubsport manages to trump it. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine has been tweaked to produce 296bhp, a gain 6xeCw.