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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 Autobahn FWD
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
380 Autobahn FWD
MSRP
$40,825
Invoice
$39,192
Average Price Paid
$39,501
152 listings nationwide

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380 Autobahn FWD
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Specs

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
380 Autobahn FWD
1999 Mercury Tracer
GS Sedan FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
24 MPG
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
34 MPG
--
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 12 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
241 hp @ 5,000 RPM
110 hp @ 5,000 RPM
110 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,750 RPM
125 lb-ft @ 3,750 RPM
125 lb-ft @ 3,750 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
9.4:1
9.4:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
3.34 in x 3.46 in
3.34 in x 3.46 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Optional
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional --
Curtain Airbags Optional --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 3 stars
Front Passenger -- 3 stars
Side Driver -- 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 3 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Optional Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Optional
CD Player -- Optional
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player -- Optional
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Optional
Power Door Locks Optional Optional
Driver Power Seats Optional --
Passenger Power Seats Optional Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 42.5 in
Back Legroom 35 in 34 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 19.9 cu ft 12.8 cu ft
Maximum Payload 904 lbs --
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 168.8 in 174.7 in
Width 81.6 in 67 in
Height 57.9 in 53.3 in
Wheelbase 103.6 in 98.4 in

Available Options

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
380 Autobahn FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Atlantic Blue/Black Roof
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Graphite Gray/Black Roof
  • Kings Red Metallic/Black Roof
  • Moonstone Gray/Black Roof
  • Opal White Pearl/Black Roof
  • Reflex Silver/Black Roof
1999 Mercury Tracer
GS Sedan FWD

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