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2023 Volkswagen GTI

Hatchback · 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

80/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.0L Turbo I4
Horsepower228 hp
Torque258 lb-ft
0–60 mph6 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG30 mpg (27 city / 35 hwy)
Range499 miles
MSRP$31,290
Body styleHatchback

The verdict

What's good

  • Benchmark fun-to-drive hot hatch
  • Plaid seats and classic GTI charm
  • Folds flat for hauling big loads
  • Comfortable enough for daily use

What's not

  • Annoying touch-sensitive buttons
  • Some torque tug under hard launches
  • Tight back seat for tall riders
  • Road noise on long drives

The engine

EA888

2.0L Turbo I4

VW's EA888 2.0 TSI is the definitive hot-hatch four — punchy, tunable, and torque-rich from low revs, equally at home humming in a Tiguan or screaming in a Golf R.

One of the most widely used and heavily developed engines in the world, the EA888 has powered Volkswagen Group cars across four generations and is a darling of the tuning scene.

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