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2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Automatic high-beam headlamps and passive keyless entry are newly standard on the 2027 Volkswagen GTI, which is otherwise unchanged. Power stays at 241 hp from the turbo 2.0-liter four, now paired only with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic since the six-speed manual's discontinuation. MSRP runs an estimated $36,000 to $44,000, and the GTI celebrates 50 years.
Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency26–28 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says automatic high-beam headlamps and passive keyless entry are newly standard for 2027. The GTI rolls to 2027 otherwise unchanged.
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says this year the GTI celebrates 50 years as the platonic ideal of hot hatchbacks, and that Light Assist, Volkswagen's automatic high-beam adjustment feature, is now standard on the base GTI S trim, along with keyless entry.
Pricing and powertrain for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at an estimated $36,000-$44,000. The GTI uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four making the same 241 horsepower as before, with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic as the only transmission choice since the six-speed manual's discontinuation.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) lists sporty compact rivals as the Honda Civic Si, Subaru WRX, and Hyundai Elantra N, noting the GTI and the higher-performance Golf R won MotorTrend's 2026 Car of the Year award.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says automatic high-beam headlamps and passive keyless entry are newly standard.
How much does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists an estimated MSRP of $36,000 to $44,000.
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50749Golf GTI | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 | N/A |
| 50750Golf R | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
6 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI versus the 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
Model year
Against the 2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI: Model/option labels added: Golf GTI. Model/option labels no longer listed: GTI. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 26.0 to 27.0 MPG/MPGe.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI in the current EPA data include 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2027 Audi A5, 2026 Audi A6, 2025 Audi A7, 2025 Audi RS 5, 2026 Audi RS 7, and 30 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03How much horsepower and torque does the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI make?
Specifications
Wecles lists the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI at 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.
Source: Wecles model-year specification page
Q04What are the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI's length, height and wheelbase?
Specifications
Wecles lists the 2027 Volkswagen Golf GTI with a length of 168.9 inches, a height of 57.7 inches and a wheelbase of 103.6 inches.
Source: Wecles model-year specification page
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Current federal safety records for 2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.
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Problems and maintenance decisions worth checking next.
Buying, records and recallsWhat a vehicle history report can missRoutine →OBD codes and emissionsP0300 random or multiple-cylinder misfire codeDepends →OBD codes and emissionsP0101 mass-airflow performance codeSoon →Driver assistance and infotainmentAdaptive cruise control unavailable or repeatedly cancellingSoon →Driver assistance and infotainmentFactory remote start does not workRoutine →Towing and traileringWhen a weight-distribution hitch is requiredRoutine →