Overview
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is highly ranked among similar cars, consistently placing first out of three in various categories. It is considered one of the best compact cars, hatchbacks, and small cars under $35k. This suggests that it offers excellent value for its price, outperforming other vehicles in its class in terms of features, performance, and overall quality. The consistent high ranking indicates that the Golf GTI is a top choice for those seeking a compact, affordable vehicle without compromising on quality and performance.
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Ratings
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Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
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Reliability:
7.3 / 10
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Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
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Safety:
10.0 / 10
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Reliability Rating
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Reliability Score:
8.0 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
11.2
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Average Lifespan (miles):
127,636 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
9,565 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
1.6%
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Depreciation and Resale Value
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% Typical All Compact Cars Depreciation:
34.1%
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All Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
26.7% - 43.1%
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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rankings
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Used Car Pricing
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Volkswagen Golf GTI for different model years.
A 3-year-old used Volkswagen Golf GTI averages $26,394
while a 5-year-old used Volkswagen Golf GTI is $23,888.
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI (1 year old)
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$31,851
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI (2 years old)
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$29,079
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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI (3 years old)
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$26,394
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI (4 years old)
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$24,460
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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI (5 years old)
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$23,888
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2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI (6 years old)
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$21,307
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2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI (7 years old)
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$17,748
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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI (8 years old)
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$16,185
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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI (9 years old)
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$14,667
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