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Audi RS 7 vs. Volkswagen Golf GTI

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi RS 7 and Volkswagen Golf GTI contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi RS 7 and the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

When we compare the Audi RS 7's and the Volkswagen Golf GTI's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS 7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Golf GTI has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi RS 7's and the Volkswagen Golf GTI's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a better car than the Audi RS 7.

Pricing: A used 2024 Audi RS 7 ranges from $118,610 to $135,950 while a used 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is priced between $33,860 to $41,026. For a new model, the Audi RS 7's price is between $129,975 and $158,997, with the Volkswagen Golf GTI priced between $33,305 and $42,915.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi RS 7 loses 61.4 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Golf GTI loses 41.4 percent of its value. This means the Volkswagen Golf GTI retains 20 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi RS 7.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi RS 7’s base engine makes 621 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Golf GTI base engine makes 241 horsepower. The RS 7 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 425 miles. The Golf GTI is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Golf GTI the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi RS 7 the advantage in maximum range. The RS 7 uses premium unleaded, and the Golf GTI uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Golf GTI, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Audi RS 7, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Golf GTI has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Audi RS 7
Volkswagen Golf GTI

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

129975 - 158997

Starting MSRP:

127800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)

103524

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

72000 - 139000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

33305 - 42915

Starting MSRP:

32445

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

127335

Price Range:

118610 - 135950

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)

94491

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

68753 - 131785

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

11

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

7531

# Good or Great Deals:

4

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

37233

Price Range:

33860 - 41026

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

78863

Depreciation %:

0.61708111

Resale Value $:

48937

Residual Value %:

0.38291889

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.64491775

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.61708111 - 0.64534601

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

13737

Depreciation %:

0.42338168

Resale Value $:

18708

Residual Value %:

0.57661832

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

Audi RS 7 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Volkswagen Golf GTI Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS 7

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)

11.8

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

6.2 - 15.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Golf GTI

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.032



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.61621902592436

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

1.2 - 82.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.8108517430028832

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Audi RS 7 Rankings

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 17

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

9 / 11

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

10 / 17

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

12 / 17

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

13 / 17

Volkswagen Golf GTI Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Family Small Cars

7 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

12 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

13 / 22

Safest Small Cars

14 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

15 / 37

Best Small Cars

17 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

17 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

18 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

23 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

25 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

30 / 37

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Audi RS 7 Trim Levels

4.0T quattro performance

Volkswagen Golf GTI Trim Levels

Autobahn, S, SE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

621 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

627 foot-lbs @ 2050 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.126 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

241 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1750 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.076 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


14 / 22 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

270 / 425 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 32 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

317 / 422 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

24.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

19.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4916 lbs

Width:

83.4 inches

Height:

56.1 inches

Length:

197.2 inches

Wheelbase:

115.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3183 lbs

Width:

81.6 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

168.9 inches

Wheelbase:

103.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

21.0 x 10.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/35R21

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

P225/40R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Ascari Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect

Gray

Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray

Red

Grenadine Red Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Slate Blue Metallic

Gray

Moonstone Gray

Red

Kings Red Metallic

Silver

Alpine Silver Metallic

White

Opal White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black w/ Black Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Mercato Blue Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching

Brown

Cognac w/ Granite Gray Stitching

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black/Scalepaper Plaid

Brown

Not available

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