Volkswagen Golf GTI 2025– car dimensions: 4289 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1466 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,444 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin has a standard 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 10.25-inch digital cockpit. Climatronic automatic climate control is fitted across the range, single-zone on base trims and three-zone higher up. IQ.DRIVE brings adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane keep assist, front assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active blind spot monitoring, and a reversing camera with dynamic guidelines. Front and rear parking sensors are standard, with Park Assist Plus on top trims. Ambient lighting in 30 colours and a heated multi-function steering wheel round out daily usability.
Boot space measures 374 litres with the rear seats up. The 60/40 split rear seats fold nearly flat to open 1230 litres, with an adjustable floor for flexible loading of bags or a bicycle.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg and unbraked 720 kg on this generation. Payload sits at 415 kg. The sports suspension is lowered 15 mm with multi-link rear and adaptive dampers available on higher trims, suited to spirited road use rather than heavy work.
The cabin feels sporty and practical with supportive Top Sport seats that have integrated head restraints and classic plaid cloth inserts on base models. Higher grades upgrade to ArtVelours or perforated leather. Heated front seats come standard across the range. A large 12.9-inch touchscreen, digital cockpit, and 30-color ambient lighting give a modern driver-focused layout. Passenger space is solid for a hatch, and the rear folds for versatile cargo room.
Regular unleaded fuel recommended. EPA estimates 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.
Oil and filter service every 10,000 miles or 12 months. free Carefree Maintenance covers first two services.
ANCAP 5-star rating (2022 standard). IIHS Good scores in tested crash categories.
Standard IQ.DRIVE suite with Front Assist AEB (pedestrian/cyclist), Lane Assist, ACC Stop & Go, blind-spot monitoring, rear traffic alert, and multiple airbags.
The 2.0L turbo engine runs on regular unleaded fuel. Official EPA figures list 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined.
Routine service follows a 10,000-mile or 12-month interval for oil changes. The first two scheduled services are covered at no charge under the Carefree Maintenance program. DSG transmission fluid service is listed at 80,000 miles.
Safety equipment centers on the standard IQ.DRIVE package that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, and rear traffic alert. Multiple airbags protect occupants. Crash ratings show a 5-star ANCAP result and Good IIHS scores where tested.
Daily ownership benefits from the practical hatch layout with 19.9 cubic feet of cargo space that expands when the rear seats fold. The new-vehicle warranty runs four years or 50,000 miles, with roadside assistance for three years or 36,000 miles.
Length 4289 mm, Width 1789 mm, Height 1466 mm, Wheelbase 2631 mm (Golf GTI 2025-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW media 2026 Golf GTI Technical Specifications PDF, VW press kit, cardekho/AU/EU pages and conversions.