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2018 Volkswagen GTI S

Hatchback · 220 hp · 27–28 mpg combined

Sticker from
$26,415Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which GTI is right for you?

Three trims, $26,415 to $35,070. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,600, from SE to Autobahn.

The numbers.

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

220hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
258lb-ftTorque
27–28mpgCombined · 24–25 city · 32–33 highway
FWD6-speed manual / 6-speed automated manual
5Seats
22.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,062–3,128 lbsCurb weight
4,233–4,299 lbsGVWR
959 lbsMax payload

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2018 GTI. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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