8.2
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 MG MG5 Comparison
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2022 Volkswagen
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2024 MG
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CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Volkswagen Golf GTi
Based on the MG MG5
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
50L
285 to 295 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,790 - $54,490
$24,990 - $28,990
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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
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1490 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 84kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5600 | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 420Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 10.5 | 9.5 - 10.5 | |
