2022/2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison Page

2023 VW Golf GTI Compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI 

Comparing the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI with the 2022 version of the sporty hatchback, the vehicle has been kept mostly the same. This is because the 2022 VW Golf GTI underwent a quite significant overhaul in its model year. As such, mid-Michigan drivers looking to purchase a 2023 Golf GTI will appreciate the familiarity associated with the vehicle. However, there is one notable addition made to the 2023 Golf GTI. To celebrate the hatchback's major milestone, there is a special 40th Anniversary Edition of the vehicle available. Interested customers who want a unique take on the trusted vehicle will adore the 40th Anniversary Edition Golf GTI.  

Performance 

Boasting a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine much like its previous model year, the 2023 Golf GTI invites Michigan drivers to fully enjoy every trip they take in the hatchback. Delivering 241 horsepower to whatever road the vehicle is taken on, every press of the gas pedal is met with satisfying bursts of speed. Transmission options that return for the 2023 model year Volkswagen are the standard six-speed manual and the available seven-speed automatic. Reliable FWD handling keeps the driver in full command of the vehicle even when the roads get less than ideal to drive on.  

Exterior Features 

The only changes made to the 2023 VW Golf GTI from its 2022 counterpart are through the introduction of the 40th Anniversary Edition trim. Available in either Tornado Red or Urano Gray, this version of the hatchback is remarkably stylish. To further bolster the uniqueness of the 40th Anniversary trim, various exterior trim elements are blacked out to help the vehicle stand out even more. Across the bottom of the hatchback, badging that denotes the 40th Anniversary edition is visible. Finally, this version of the Golf GTI rides on the same 19-inch wheels that the Autobahn trim of the Golf normally rides on.  

Safety Features 

Carried over directly from the 2022 model year hatchback to the 2023 version, the array of driver-assistance features found in the 2023 Golf GTI is extensive. Take the fusion of Automated Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning technologies together into the Front Assist system. Similarly, Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning make their return in every 2023 Golf GTI as well. Adaptive Cruise Control comes back as an available option on select trims of the 2023 Golf GTI to make the hatchback a superior vacation cruiser.  

Shop for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI at Thelen VW in Bay City, MI 

Thelen Volkswagen wants to help you compare the 2023 VW Golf GTI and the 2022 version of the hatchback further. Visit our Bay City dealership today and speak with one of our mid-Michigan sales representatives. Our mission is to help you find the version of the 2023 Golf GTI that meets your expectations. See why we are a leader in Michigan for new Volkswagen sales!