2024 Volkswagen GTI Changes
Volkswagen has announced that the 2024 model year will be the final year that the GTI is available with a manual transmission. All GTI hatchbacks that are fitted with the six-speed manual transmission come with a new GTI 380 equipment package. It brings black 19-inch wheels, adaptive suspension, and a Graphite Gray paint job. Beyond the new GTI 380 package, VW has discontinued the 40th anniversary model.
Choosing Your 2024 Volkswagen GTI
The 2024 Volkswagen GTI is available in three trims: S, SE, and Autobahn. Pricing for the GTI ranges from $32,915 to $41,455 for the Autobahn trim.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Engine Options
Every 2024 Volkswagen GTI comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The motor is rated at 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard. A six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic are available.
Since GTI hatchbacks with the manual transmission come with the GTI 380 equipment package, they cost more than models with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The upgrade is $720 on the S, $570 on the SE, and $320 on the Autobahn trim.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Fuel Economy
With the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 2024 Volkswagen GTI is rated at up to 28 mpg combined (24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway). The six-speed manual transmission brings lower figures of 27 mpg combined, which breaks down to 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Cargo Capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen GTI is a compact hatchback that can seat up to five people. It measures 168.8 inches long, 70.4 inches wide (without the mirrors), and 57.6 inches tall.
When it comes to cargo space, the GTI has 19.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and up to 34.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Safety
On the safety front, the 2024 Volkswagen GTI comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and parking sensors.
The SE trim adds traffic sign recognition, while park assist and a head-up display are standard on the Autobahn trim.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Technology
Every 2024 Volkswagen GTI comes standard with an 8.25-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, seven audio speakers, four USB ports, a wireless charging pad, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
The SE trim adds navigation, a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a Wi-Fi hotspot, voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-inch touchscreen, and satellite radio.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Trims & Prices
2024 Volkswagen GTI S – MSRP From $32,915
Build & Price >The base GTI S trim comes standard with 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, heated washer nozzles, LED taillight, LED fog lights, heated exterior mirrors, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
On the inside, the S trim comes with cloth upholstery, heated front seats, sport seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic climate control, multi-color ambient lighting, stainless steel pedal caps, and a heated leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. Standard performance features include sport suspension, a front locking differential, red brake calipers, and a drive mode selector.
Opting for the S trim with the manual transmission costs $33,635.
2024 Volkswagen GTI SE – MSRP From $37,865
Build & Price >The SE trim adds extra tech features, a sunroof, and keyless entry.
The Leather Seating Surfaces package costs $1,225 and includes leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Opting for the manual transmission brings the SE trim’s price up to $38,435.
2024 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn – MSRP From $41,455
Build & Price >The range-topping Autobahn trim comes standard with 19-inch wheels, high-performance summer tires, adaptive suspension, rear-seat climate controls, heated rear seats, and extra safety features.
Pricing for an Autobahn trim with the manual transmission starts at $41,775.
While the 2024 Volkswagen GTI S comes well-equipped, we think the mid-level SE trim is worth the upgrade. It comes with the larger infotainment system and more upscale tech features to feel like a far more high-end option than the base S trim. Shoppers can also opt for leather upholstery with the SE trim to cap off the GTI’s upscale feel.