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2011 Volkswagen GTI Base

Hatchback · 200 hp · 25–27 mpg combined

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$23,695Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which GTI is right for you?

Four trims, $23,695 to $29,225. Tap one to open it.

$23,695This trimBase200 hp $23,695PZEV200 hp $29,225+$5,530Autobahn200 hp $29,225+$5,530Autobahn PZEV200 hp

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The numbers.

Twelve configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual.

200hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo

207lb-ftTorque

25–27mpgCombined · 21–24 city · 31–33 highway

FWD6-speed manual / 6-speed automated manual

5Seats

12.4 cu ftCargo volume

Paint and trim.

1 interior

Interlagos

Cloth.

6 factory paints

Tornado Red
Shadow Blue Metallic
Deep Black Metallic
Candy White
Carbon Steel Gray Metallic
United Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2011 GTI.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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