Overview & Reviews
For 2011, Volkswagen has simplified the GTI's trim levels. Otherwise, the GTI remains largely unchanged.
- Hatchback versatility, unmatched interior sophistication, confident handling, supple ride, good fuel economy.
- Many competitively priced sport compacts are quicker and handle better.
User Reviews:
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I truly enjoy driving again, thanks to this car - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By philaburb - February 16 - 3:42 pmI did plenty of research on this, and have not been dissapointed. I bought a 2011 4 door with the 6 spd manual, and its been perfect. This is the best balance of fun/value/comfort I could ask for. 3 months, 3K miles and so far its been great. I did get an extended warranty just in case, however so far its been solid. The car has a very high quality feel, but you still feel involved as the driver. Its comfortable and practical when I need it, and its quick and precise when I need it- I cant imagine needing anything more than this out of a daily driver car. Roomier in the backl seat than my Volvo S60, love the look of the car and the hatchback practicality. Beautiful
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Great, fun, reliable car - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By bodhizuffa - August 14 - 7:49 amI traded a Nissan Titan for this about a year ago when gas prices began to rise. I was worried about not having a large, practical vehicle with plenty of storage. I can say, with a bike rack installed, I havent had any issues with space or being able to haul stuff home from Target or Lowes. There is lots of room with the rear seats folded down. I live in NC so no experience with snow yet. The car is fun to drive (especially around town), gets very good gas mileage even with premium gas, the DSG transmission is great, and the interior is at least one price point above the GTI. I have almost 10,000 miles on it, drive it pretty hard, and havent had one quality/reliability issue.
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Nice car, not good on NW roads - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By markb9 - June 6 - 6:16 amThe 2011 GTI is without a doubt a nice car. It performs well, is fun to drive, and the interior is first rate. The only very disappointing aspect of the car is road noise. I dont expect a small sporty car to be super quiet, but this car has a split personality. I test drove it on some smooth highway and, as advertised, is very quiet. The problem with WA State is that a lot of the highway is fairly rough, and when this car hits rough road the interior noise goes up exponentially, it even makes my old Ford Ranger seem quiet. As I said, overall a very nice car, but like most other small cars its not going to be quiet.
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Excellent machine! - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By Gary Haikin - August 5 - 10:00 amI just purchased the car a week ago, was very lucky to find candy white I wanted with the manual transmission. I was shopping for Audi A4, but realised that significant premium in price is not worth it. It has vertially the same engine and the same features (except Quattro), since Audi eliminated all goodies last year to save money. Engine is very powerful and torqey. Its a lot of fun to drive, it has a well appointed high quality interior. Its rather spacious inside and looks nice outside. Though the last one is according to the taste. The gearshifter is precise, the brakes are strong and the steering is tight. The dashboard layout is convinient and instrument cluster is easy to read.
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2 years and still fun - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By vincevw329 - June 9 - 9:29 pmI live in the NE and use my 2011 VW GTI, DSGwSunroof as a commuter, after 2 years. I continue to enjoy driving with no breakdowns, rattles, or any problems. Mileage is up to 16000 and I recently drove a 750mi one way road trip and this car was fine, but of course small. Everything still applies from my 1 year review. I read in depth about the Bluetooth problem and there is no solution. When using the system and go to make a call with the voice, the volume is simply too loud, Ive tried all different adjustments. I have had the experience to use other BT systems and overall the VW system is the best. Only wear after 2 years is the side bolster. Customer service at the dealer has been good.
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German Greatness, No German Drawbacks - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By Otto - March 23 - 2:00 amThis car is an absolute blast to drive! Its responsive, comfortable, and perfect for both daily driving and weekend flogging. I got it to replace my college car (2000 Mazda Protege) and it has done nothing but exceed my expectations. The flat torque band makes it both fun and easy to drive, the interior is a wonderful man-machine interface, and the exterior is beautifully sporty without drawing undesirable attention. I have even been fortunate enough to avoid the quality issues associated with VWs. The performance is great but there are definitely faster cars out there like the 07 STI Limited and 10 Mazdaspeed3 I tested back to back with the GTI. Bottom line: test drive one! Youll see ;)
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Over-priced, over-hyped - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By adr8 - November 7 - 7:02 pmBAD turbo lag, LONG delay on multiple downshifts with DSG, poor lateral support from standard seats, small gas tank, audio interface is full of bugs (my car has been in 4 times already; it ate my cds & the dealer couldnt extract them), iPod interface is horrible & slow. Passenger door alignment was poor. Lots of creaks from the body as you drive. If youre a halfway serious driver, avoid this car; at least get the stick-shift. The DSG will will leave you for dead in any "competitive" situation. It doesnt even get good mileage. I get 13.9mpg in combined city/highway driving with a somewhat leaden foot. I do really like the cars exterior and interior design and its good quality materials.
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Looking of something fun? - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By DR007 - October 4 - 10:00 amI purchased my 4dr GTI Autobahn about 2 weeks ago. In this time, it has continued to surprise me in every way possible. I traded my Infiniti G37s coupe on this, looking for something that was sporty, fun and bigger. It is a blast to drive and has all the features most of us could ever need.
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Timeless car... - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By adoniskev - April 5 - 7:47 pmBreathtaking... Now in all my years of owning cars this car replaces my all time favorite car my old 2003 Infiniti 4 door sedan. Taking this beauty from the lot for almost over a week I have yet to head to a gas station to fill up this bad boy. Gas mileage is amazing!!! Not as amazing as a Prius but I think they are being modest. Its a German car obviously and vw seems to be titled the poor mans Chanel, and thats okay why? Well besides not having a 500 payment for a BMW or Mercedes this car is far more eye catching than anything currently on the market. The other competitors well... They just are either too feminine or rugged for my taste in style. Timeless is what I named her.
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Fun GTI - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By martint - February 6 - 7:49 amI changed from a Mini Clubman S to the GTI. The mini was fun but got tired of the torque steer. The GTI is a great balance of handling and speed. As a person who prefers a stick to an auto the DSG transmission in this car is excellent, as I use all 3 modes, the manual mode being the best for spirited driving. The interior is exremely welcoming and comfortable. I am always disappointed when I arrive at my destination. I look forward to many miles of happy motoring, and hope not to many tickets.
