2026 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
S FWD
Specifications Source: manufacturer press kit Brakes Front brake diameter 340.4 mm Front brake type vented disc Rear brake diameter 309.9 mm Rear brake type vented disc Parking brake type electro-mechanical
Cargo Cargo volume behind 1st row 34.5 cu-ft Cargo volume behind 2nd row 19.9 cu-ft Total interior volume 91.9 cu-ft
Connected Services Connected services brand Volkswagen Car-Net
Dimensions Exterior Ground clearance 4.7 in Overall height 57.7 in Overall length 168.9 in Overall width 70.4 in Wheelbase 103.6 in
Engine Basics Aspiration twin turbo Cylinder count 4 Engine displacement 1984 cc Fuel injection system gdi mpi Engine type (full description) 2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI (EA888evo4) Valve configuration DOHC
Engine Output Horsepower 241 hp Torque 273 lb-ft
Fuel Economy MPG (city) 24 mpg MPG (combined) 27 mpg MPG (highway) 32 mpg
Fuel System Minimum recommended octane 87 Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal
Headroom Front headroom 38.5 in Second-row headroom 38.1 in
Legroom Front legroom 41.2 in Second-row legroom 35 in
Pricing Base MSRP (excludes destination) $34,590
Seating Passenger seating capacity 5
Shoulder Room Front shoulder room 55.9 in Second-row shoulder room 53.9 in
Steering Steering type rack and pinion, electric power assist Turning radius (curb-to-curb) 38.1 ft
Suspension Front suspension type strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear suspension type multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Transmission Final drive ratio 4.17 / 3.13 Transmission speeds 7 Transmission type automatic
Weights Curb weight (maximum) 3183 lbs Curb weight (minimum) 3183 lbs Gross vehicle weight rating 4321 lbs Payload capacity 915 lbs
Wheels Wheel diameter 18 in Wheel material alloy Wheel width 7.5 in
Standard & optional equipment Source: manufacturer press kit 17 std · 0 opt Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring) Dual front airbags & front-side airbags; Side Curtain Protection® head impact airbags Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) Rear View Camera System w/ dynamic guidelines Park Distance Control (front and rear) Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor) Dynamic Road Sign Display w/ road sign recognition Electronic parking brake Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency) First aid kit, foldable warning triangle & reflective safety vest Hill Hold Control Rear Traffic Alert Standard Electronic Stability Control Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance w/ assisted lane changing) Vented front disc brakes w/ Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) & Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) Tire pressure monitoring system Show all 17 13 std · 0 opt Capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (cellular data plan required; includes limited trial) 12.9" touchscreen multi-function center display w/ illuminated sliders 7-speaker sound system w/ center channel App-Connect via USB + Wireless App-Connect Capability for connected vehicle services (capabilities for certain services vary; requires enrollment or subscription) Illuminated USB-C charging-only ports in 2nd row Illuminated USB-C data/charging ports in front row MIB3 Discover Pro: touchscreen navigation, AM/FM/HD Radio WMA/MP3/FLAC player w/ USB-C Premium Audio Voice Assistance (1-year included) Qi wireless inductive charger, ventilated, up to 15W (for compatible mobile phones & accessories) in front row SiriusXM w/ 360L (3-month free trial subscription; must accept SiriusXM® Terms; not available in AK & HI) Steering wheel-mounted shift paddles Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro: 10.25" configurable digital instrument display Show all 13 2 std · 0 opt 2nd-row adjustable air vents in center console Climatronic® Touch single-zone automatic climate control 6 std · 0 opt Heated front seats Rear seat: 3-passenger, 60/40 split-folding, w/ center armrest & cargo area pass-through Cloth seating surfaces w/ Scalepaper Plaid inserts Driver's seat: manually adjustable (including manual lumbar support) plus power recline Front Top Sport seats w/ integrated head restraints Front passenger seat: manually adjustable (including manual lumbar support) plus power recline 10 std · 0 opt Heated steering wheel Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror 30-color adjustable ambient interior lighting Front footwell lights GTI interior w/ red accents, carbon-gray mesh trim pieces & gloss black décor elements Leather-wrapped GTI sport steering wheel w/pushbutton controls Padded ArtVelours door trim panels Front sun visors w/ illuminated vanity mirrors Carpeted floor mats, front & rear Stainless steel pedal caps & footrest Show all 10 22 std · 0 opt Power tilting & sliding panoramic sunroof w/ retractable shade Heated, power-folding and adjustable side mirrors w/ position memory & passenger-side auto-tilt function 18" two-tone machined alloy (C0Z) wheels w/ all-season tires Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) w/ dynamic cornering lights Automatic, variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/ rain sensor; rear window wiper & washer Blue character line in headlights Body color side mirror caps Chrome dual rear exhaust tips GTI grille, bumpers, badging, side trim & exterior cladding; red character line in headlights Illuminated door handle recesses and front Volkswagen logo Illuminated front Volkswagen logo Integrated light bar in front grille LED headlights & LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) LED taillights & LED rear license plate lighting Power tilting & sliding panoramic sunroof (unless delete forced by package) Red painted brake calipers Side mirror caps w/ integrated turn signals Side mirror-mounted puddle lights Signature GTI LED front fog lights w/ static low-speed cornering lights Automatic headlights w/ "Coming Home/Leaving Home" feature Space-saving compact spare tire Washer fluid level warning indicator Show all 22 7 std · 0 opt Front-wheel drive 2.0L TSI®, 241 HP / 273 ft-lbs. torque, DOHC 16-valve, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine w/ direct fuel injection 7-speed DSG automatic transmission w/ Tiptronic Driving Mode Selection Engine start-stop system VAQ limited-slip front differential lock XDS cross differential system Show all 7 2 std · 0 opt Four-wheel independent sport suspension Variable-ratio electro-mechanical power steering 1 std · 0 opt Illuminated & carpeted cargo area w/ adjustable floor & 12V power port Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Golf / GTI. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the S Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits How much is the 2026 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S? The manufacturer lists $34,590 for the 2026 Volkswagen Golf / GTI S. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.