Professional Reviews

• “Added power makes driving the 1.8T [GTI] much more fun over the Golf 2.0L.” — Motor Trend
• “[1.8T engine] pulls like a dray horse on amphetamines across the entire rpm range.” — Car and Driver
• “If 'hatchback' still says 'cheap junk' to you, check out this VW.” — AutoWeek
• “offers style, comfort, quality and refinement in spades.” — Automobile
• “[1.8T] delivers smooth, progressive power and torque and a lot of driving fun.” — Automobile
• “Like other 'manual' automatics, [the one in the GTI] is more gimmicky than functional.” — The Car Connection
• “With its hatchback design, the Golf [and GTI] can carry an enormous amount of cargo.” — New Car Test Drive
• “The cabin looks like one from a more expensive car--Audi-like, you might say.” — AutoWeek
• “The seats are worthy of a BMW.” — Car and Driver
• “Precise, well-weighted steering” — Edmunds.com
• “Low-mounted audio and climate controls are tricky to adjust while driving.” — Consumer Guide
• “The GTI has a comfortable ride that belies its sporting nature.” — Woman Motorist