The 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is available as a 4-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $26,415, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI S (M6) is powered by a 2.0L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 25-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2018VolkswagenGolf GTIAutobahn (DSG) , priced at $ 36,170 , is powered by a 2.0L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 24-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway.