2025 Volkswagen GTI
The 2025 Volkswagen GTI is a compact car, rated at 27 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 27
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $32,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | GTI |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 24 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 32 |
| Combined MPG | 27 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 326 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2300 |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 24 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 15% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $28,800
- Total interest
- $5,010
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≈ $1,489/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (1)
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR25V638000 · 2025-09-24
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2025 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2025 Volkswagen GTI is EPA-rated at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway).
Is the 2025 Volkswagen GTI reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Volkswagen GTI. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Volkswagen GTI?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Volkswagen GTI costs roughly $1,489 per year to fuel, or about $7,444 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2025 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2025 Volkswagen GTI is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC