2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE - Dominating the field

This week I drove the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE and despite being sick, I am bringing you a review!

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So yes, unfortunately, I did get sick the night before I was to finish up filming the GTI. Luckily, I did get some good b-roll shots in and was able to spend a full week driving the Golf GTI before getting ill…so this is going to work out just fine!

So before getting into the details about the specific car we’re driving, let’s touch on the different Golf models and the trims specific to the GTI.

First up you have the base Golf, then the hot hatch version - the GTI, you can get an e-Golf which is the electric version, and last but certainly not least, you have the Golf R which is the most high-performance variant of the Golf. (Now I’ve reviewed the Golf R before as well as had some time to compare the Golf R straight up to the Ford Focus RS - so if you’re interested in those videos, I’ll leave a link in the description below.

Of course, I’m driving the Golf GTI and this comes in 4-different trims. At the base level you have the GTI S starting at $28,895, next you have the GTI Rabbit Edition starting at $28,895, then the SE with a base MSRP of $31,795 and finally the GIT Autobahn - the top of the line GTI - with a base starting at $35,995.

The GTI I’m driving is the SE.

Under the hood is Volkswagens 2.0-liter turbocharged engine pushing 228-hp and 258-lb.ft of torque. This is matched up to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox with Triptronic. A 6-speed manual is offered and of course, I love a good manual transmission but this 7-speed gearbox wasn’t bad either.

Fuel economy wise you’re looking at 24-mpg city and 32-mpg highway.


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