2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE

Specifications, live market data, colors, and factory features.

765 for sale right now

$33,982 – $47,243

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Specifications

241

Horsepower

273

lb-ft Torque

MPG Combined

Seats

$39k

Base MSRP

Performance

Engine: 2.0L inline 4 TSI
Horsepower: 241 hp
Torque: 273 lb-ft
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD

Fuel & Efficiency

Fuel: Gasoline
MPG City: 24 mpg
MPG Highway: 32 mpg
MPG Combined: 27 mpg
Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal

Dimensions

Length: 168.9″
Width: 70.4″
Height: 57.7″
Wheelbase: 103.6″
Curb Weight: 3,183 lbs
Cargo Volume: 34.5 cu ft

Body & Practicality

Body Style: Hatchback
Doors: 4
Seating: 5
Base MSRP: $39,080

Colors

Factory colors on 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SEs for sale now.

Exterior

Opal White Pearl(white)56
Moonstone Gray(gray)54
Mythos Black Metallic(black)49
Slate Blue Metallic(gray)24
Alpine Silver Metallic(silver)18
Moonstone(gray)9
Kings Red Metallic(red)6
Gray6
Slate Blue(gray)5
White Pearl(white)5

Interior

Titan Black(black)76
Soul Black - Tornado Red(black)44
Black24
Soul Black w/Tornado Red Trim(black)20
Soul Black(black)18
Soul Blk W/Tornado Red Tr(red)8
TITAN BLACK(black)4
Soul Black with Tornado Red Trim(black)4
Beige(brown)3
Soul Black W/Tornado Red Trim(black)3

Live Market Data

Computed from active 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE listings nationwide, updated continuously.

For sale now765

Median price$39,632

Average price$39,733

Price range$33,982 – $47,243

Median vs. MSRP+$552

Avg. days on market80

Avg. mileage179 mi

New / Used487 / 13

Price Distribution

Price vs. Mileage

Latest SE Listings

The newest 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI SEs on the market.

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New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$39,292

0 mi

Est. $573/mo*

MythosTitan Black

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$40,666

MSRP: $41,2151.3% off

0 mi

Est. $593/mo*

4 days at this dealer

GrayRed

Casey Volkswagen

Newport News, VA

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$42,648

2 mi

Est. $621/mo*

4 days at this dealer

Black

Volkswagen of Palatine

Palatine, IL

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$39,670

MSRP: $42,2856.2% off

10 mi

Est. $579/mo*

4 days at this dealer

Titan Black

Classic Volkswagen

Mentor, OH

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$39,540

MSRP: $42,7407.5% off

0 mi

Est. $577/mo*

4 days at this dealer

White

Ourisman Volkswagen Volvo of Bethesda

Bethesda, MD

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$39,540

MSRP: $42,7407.5% off

0 mi

Est. $577/mo*

4 days at this dealer

White

Ourisman Volkswagen Volvo of Bethesda

Bethesda, MD

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$39,730

MSRP: $42,8327.2% off

9 mi

Est. $580/mo*

4 days at this dealer

GrayBlack

Germain Volkswagen

Westerville, OH

New 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI

$40,456

MSRP: $41,6152.8% off

9 mi

Est. $590/mo*

4 days at this dealer

WhiteBlack

North Park Volkswagen of Dominion

San Antonio, TX

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Factory Features

Standard equipment from the window sticker, reviewed for accuracy.

Comfort & Convenience

Climatronic automatic single-zone climate control with underseat and console ducts and air filtration
KESSY proximity keyless access for doors with push-button start
Remote keyless entry with integrated key transmitter, illuminated entry, and panic button
Power door locks with autolock
Power 1st-row windows with front and rear 1-touch up/down; power rear windows
Delayed accessory power
Power fuel flap locking and remote power fuel release
Key fob cargo access controls
Cruise control with steering wheel controls
Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
Rain-sensing wipers with heated jets
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Compass and outside temperature display
Valet function

Driver Assistance

IQ.DRIVE driver assistance suite
Travel Assist semi-automated driving assistance
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking (including pedestrian/cyclist detection)
Front collision mitigation
Lane Assist lane keeping assist and lane departure warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Traffic Alert (rear cross-traffic alert)
Park Distance Control with Park Assist front and rear parking sensors
Dynamic Road Sign Display (road sign recognition)
Automatic high-beam control (Light Assist)

Entertainment

MIB3 Discover Pro AM/FM/HD Radio with 12.9-inch touchscreen navigation and multi-function center display with illuminated sliders
Integrated navigation system with voice activation and real-time traffic display
harman/kardon premium audio system with 9 speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier
WMA/MP3/FLAC playback via USB-C
Voice control with vehicle occupant voice enhancement (including Plus Speech AI voice assistant)
Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity (for compatible devices)
Wireless and wired App-Connect smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink) with multi-phone pairing
SiriusXM with 360L (3-month trial subscription; terms apply; not available in AK and HI)
In-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability (cellular data plan required; limited trial)
Connected vehicle services capability (enrollment/subscription may be required)
4 USB-C ports (2 front data / 2 rear charge)
Wireless phone charging pad
Steering wheel audio controls, speed-compensated volume, RDS, and aux input
Integrated roof diversity antenna
Audio theft deterrent
2 LCD monitors in the front

Exterior

18-inch 2-tone diamond-turned alloy wheels with wheel locks
225/40HR18 all-season tires
Compact steel spare tire mounted under cargo floor
Express open/close sliding and tilting glass panoramic sunroof with sunshade
Integrated light bar in front grille
Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strips/fascia accents
Black side window trim and black front windshield trim
Body-colored door handles
Rocker panel extensions
Body-colored power heated side mirrors with power folding and integrated turn signals
Fixed rear window with wiper and defroster
Speed-sensitive rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with heated washer jets
Light-tinted glass
Fully galvanized steel body panels
Rear lip spoiler
Black grille
Liftgate rear cargo access with power door locks
LED automatic on/off projector low/high-beam headlights with daytime running lights, auto-leveling, directionally adaptive cornering, delay-off, and automatic high beams (Light Assist)
LED front fog lamps with low-speed cornering lights
LED taillights and LED brakelights
Perimeter/approach lighting and puddle lights

Interior

Heated front Top Sport seats with integrated head restraints, manual adjustment including lumbar, and power recline
ArtVelours seating surfaces with GTI Clubsport hexagonal pattern and red trim
ArtVelours cloth door trim inserts
60/40 split-folding rear bench with fold-forward seatbacks
Fixed front head restraints and manually adjustable rear head restraints
Front center armrest and rear center armrest with pass-through
2 seatback storage pockets
Sport heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument cluster (digital/analog appearance) with speedometer, odometer, coolant temp, tachometer, boost gauge, trip computer, and redundant digital speedometer
Piano black instrument panel, door, and console inserts with chrome interior accents
Full cloth headliner
Day-night auto-dimming rearview mirror
Illuminated driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors
30-color ambient interior lighting
Front and rear map lights; fade-to-off interior lighting
Illuminated glove box
Full floor console with covered storage and mini overhead console with storage
Full carpet floor covering with carpet front and rear floor mats
Carpet floor trim
Cargo area concealed storage, rigid cargo cover, and cargo space lights
Stainless-steel sport pedal caps
Front and rear cupholders
2 12V DC power outlets

Mechanical & Performance

2.0L TSI DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4 with direct fuel injection and engine start-stop
241 hp @ 5,000 rpm / 273 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic with Tiptronic sequential shift control and steering-wheel paddle shifters
Driver-selectable drive modes with transmission oil cooler
Front-wheel drive with 3.12 final drive ratio
Electro-mechanical limited-slip differential (VAQ)
Sport-tuned suspension with strut front / multi-link rear, coil springs, and front and rear anti-roll bars
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Electric power-assist speed-sensing rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel ABS (13.4-in front / 12.2-in rear vented discs), Brake Assist, hill hold control, and electric parking brake
Red-painted brake calipers
Quasi-dual stainless-steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finishers
13.2-gallon fuel tank
EPA-estimated 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg

Safety & Security

Dual-stage driver and front passenger front airbags
Dual-stage driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
Side Curtain Protection curtain airbags (1st and 2nd rows)
Airbag occupancy sensor
Outboard front lap-and-shoulder belts with rear center 3-point belt, height adjusters, and pretensioners
Rear child safety locks
Restricted driving mode/alerts
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS and driveline traction control
Side impact beams
Low tire pressure warning
Perimeter alarm
Engine immobilizer
Emergency SOS capability
VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year tracker system
First aid kit
Back-up camera

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles basic limited warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain limited warranty
7 years / 100,000 miles corrosion perforation warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles roadside assistance
2 years / 20,000 miles scheduled Carefree Maintenance
VW Car-Net Safe & Secure plan (5-year tracker system as equipped)