Volkswagen Golf GTI alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Volkswagen Golf GTI and are good next research steps.

from $25,000

Mazda CX-30

Price : 25,000 - 37,000 $
Body Type : i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 30 - 33 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 186 - 310 lb-ft
Model : CX-30
Modell : 2.5 S AWD, 2.5 S Select Sport AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S AWD, 2.5 S Select Sport AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,419 - 3,527 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.7 gal
Length : 173 in.
Width : 70.7 in.
Height : 61 - 62 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-30

barely more power
very slightly lighter
markedly cheaper
barely more efficient

from $28,800

Mazda CX-5

Price : 28,800 - 40,800 $
Body Type : i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 187 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 27 - 30 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 185 - 310 lb-ft
Model : CX-5
Modell : 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD, 2.5 S AWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD, 2.5 S AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,679 - 3,871 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.3 gal
Length : 180.1 in.
Width : 72.6 in.
Height : 66 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-5

very slightly more power
somewhat lighter
somewhat cheaper
barely more efficient

from $62,900

Porsche Macan

Price : 62,900 - 105,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric, Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 261 - 576 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 22 - 25 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 405 lb-ft
Model : Macan
Modell : Electric 4 AWD, Electric Turbo AWD, Electric 4S AWD, Electric RWD, AWD, T AWD, S AWD, GTS AWD
Trim Level : Electric 4 AWD, Electric Turbo AWD, Electric 4S AWD, Electric RWD, AWD, T AWD, S AWD, GTS AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.9 L
Curb weight : 4,151 - 5,393 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.8 gal
Length : 186.1 - 188.3 in.
Width : 75.7 - 76.3 in.
Height : 62 - 63 in.
Brand : Porsche

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Quick data check: Porsche Macan

substantially cheaper
visibly more efficient
noticeably lighter
substantially more power

from $27,200

Kia K5

Price : 27,200 - 34,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 290 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : K5
Modell : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Trim Level : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,230 - 3,596 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.6 cu. ft.
Length : 193.1 in.
Width : 73.2 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Kia

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Quick data check: Kia K5

barely lighter
somewhat cheaper
moderately more power
marginally more efficient

from $44,700

Acura RDX

Price : 44,700 - 54,500 $
Body Type : SH-AWD
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 272 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 27 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 lb-ft
Model : RDX
Modell : SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package
Trim Level : SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 4,014 - 4,058 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.1 gal
Length : 187.4 in.
Width : 74.8 in.
Height : 65 in.
Brand : Acura

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Quick data check: Acura RDX

noticeably cheaper
somewhat more efficient
clearly lighter
a bit more power

from $44,000

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Price : 44,000 - 81,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 280 - 505 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 24 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 33 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 306 - 443 lb-ft
Model : Giulia
Modell : RWD, AWD, Special Edition RWD *Ltd Avail*, Special Edition AWD *Ltd Avail*, Quadrifoglio Supersport RWD, Quadrifoglio RWD, Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary RWD, Quadrifoglio Carbon RWD
Trim Level : RWD, AWD, Special Edition RWD *Ltd Avail*, Special Edition AWD *Ltd Avail*, Quadrifoglio Supersport RWD, Quadrifoglio RWD, Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary RWD, Quadrifoglio Carbon RWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.9 L
Curb weight : 3,521 - 3,806 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.3 gal
Length : 182.5 in.
Width : 73.7 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Alfa Romeo

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Quick data check: Alfa Romeo Giulia

visibly cheaper
slightly lighter
significantly more power

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