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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2024 Tesla Model 3

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2024 Tesla Model 3
$38,990MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2024 Tesla Model 3
$38,990MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$31,965

MSRP

$38,990

Listings

65

Listings

39

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Manual transmission available (for now)

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year.

Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Engine

271 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

50 kWh

MPG City

24

MPG City

140

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

125

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

10.5 hours
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
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2024 Tesla Model 3
2024 Tesla Model 3
$38,990MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$31,965MSRP
Overview
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2024 Tesla Model 3
$38,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$31,965
$38,990
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

4.8

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Manual transmission available (for now)

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

Summary

The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI was introduced for the 2022 model year and enters 2024 essentially unchanged. The main news is that 2024 marks the last year a manual transmission will be available in this classic hot hatchback. Volkswagen is making a 380 special edition package standard on all stick-shift GTIs to commemorate that. A more substantial update is expected for the 2025 model year.

Verdict: The GTI is a great all-rounder held back by poor interior design choices and a staid personality.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 241 hp I4
271 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
50 kWh
MPG City
24
140
MPG Highway
33
125
Battery Charge Time (240V)
10.5 hours
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