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Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition2018

Includes:GTI|40th Anniversary Edition
$21,999
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40th Anniversary Edition Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,500
$6K–$23K
62 listings86,290 avg miles
40th Anniversary Edition
From$21,999
19 listings|$22K–$34K
Autobahn
From$4,500
402 listings|$5K–$46K
Driver's Edition
From$7,400
15 listings|$7K–$13K
Rabbit Edition
From$9,800
9 listings|$10K–$28K
S
From$5,500
542 listings|$6K–$38K
SE
From$7,988
1,184 listings|$8K–$48K
Sport
From$9,900
34 listings|$10K–$22K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$5,980
10 listings|$6K–$17K

2018 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition

Location data for all 2018 Volkswagen GTI trims combined

32States

9% of the market sits in California, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Volkswagen GTI Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Volkswagen GTI trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 16 complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen GTI, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
16
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
24V1100002024-14-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 16 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2018 Volkswagen GTI. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes6
02Power Train,engine2
03Unknown Or Other2
04Electrical System,structure1
05Structure1
16 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen GTI Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Volkswagen GTI trims

27–28mpg combined
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24-25city
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32-33hwy
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$2,400-$2,500/yr

The 2018 Volkswagen GTI delivers 27 to 28 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
GTI - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average
GTI - Automatic (AM-S6)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the 40th Anniversary Edition Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition

How does the 40th Anniversary Edition compare to other Volkswagen GTI trims?

The 40th Anniversary Edition occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen GTI range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition?

Budget for standard 40th Anniversary Edition maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition?

For the 40th Anniversary Edition, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen GTI buyer's guide.

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