2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE â" The Hot Hatch That Started It All
Ready to drive an icon? This 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE is one of the most respected performance hatchbacks on the market â" a genuine enthusiast's car that's still practical enough for daily commuting around Indianapolis.
Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine producing 220 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, giving this GTI the quick, confident acceleration the nameplate has been famous for since 1983. The SE trim is widely considered the sweet spot in the GTI lineup, adding meaningful upgrades over the base S â" including bigger brakes shared with the more powerful Golf R and a limited-slip differential for sharper cornering grip.
Standout features on this Golf GTI SE:
Upgraded performance brakes and limited-slip differential
LED headlights and sunroof
Keyless entry with push-button ignition
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Leather upholstery
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
Blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert
8-speaker sound system with satellite radio
Why buy this GTI from Tom Wood Volkswagen Indianapolis?
One of the most acclaimed hot hatches ever built
Well-equipped SE trim with performance and comfort in balance
Thoroughly inspected by our VW factory-trained service team
Backed by Tom Wood's reputation for honest, low-pressure car buying
Flexible financing options available for all credit types
Convenient Indianapolis location
Enthusiast-favorite GTIs like this one don't sit on the lot long â" contact Tom Wood Volkswagen Indianapolis today to schedule a test drive or ask about financing.
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2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T SE
- Used
$21,000Internet Price
$21,260Price
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Pearl Metallic
- Interior Color
- Black
- Odometer
- 64,880 miles
- Body/Seating
- Hatchback/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 25/33 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.0L TSI
- VIN
- 3VW547AU8JM290519
- Stock Number
- VIT290519
The highlights
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: VW Car-Net
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- Sport suspension
- Tires: performance
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: VW Car-Net App-Connect
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual driver lumbar support
- Manual passenger lumbar support
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Sport steering wheel
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 25mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 33mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 220hp @ 4,700RPM
- Limited slip differential: electro-mechanical
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed manual
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 9.60 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,389kg (3,062lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.8mm (3.25" x 3.65")
- Engine displacement: 2.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 220hp @ 4,700RPM
- Engine torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,798mm (70.8")
- Exterior height: 1,468mm (57.8")
- Exterior length: 4,267mm (168.0")
- Front headroom: 975mm (38.4")
- Front legroom: 1,046mm (41.2")
- Front shoulder room: 1,420mm (55.9")
- GVWR: 1,920kg (4,233lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 493 L (17 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,521 L (54 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,648L (93.5 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 435kg (959lbs)
- Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear legroom: 904mm (35.6")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,369mm (53.9")
- Turning radius: 5.5m (17.9')
- Wheelbase: 2,631mm (103.6")
- Blind spot: Blind Spot Monitor warning
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking mitigation
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Rear collision: Rear Cross Traffic Alert mitigation
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Love it.
by Wantadrive on 5/14/2026 9:40:10 PM
Got it in May 2021. I love it. It’s a blast to drive it. Love the back camera and everything. Awesome brakes. - 5.0
The GTI of the Decade
by juanboy2k on 11/23/2024 1:34:16 AM
Purchased in January 2018, my 2017 GTI was the last year where android auto connectivity over BT was standard fare without grabbing the more premium versions! This car has been thru a lot, but continues to provide a very pleasant and exciting mode of transportation! I have the 6spd manual transmission version; I added a dash cam recently, and even added LED headlamps! - 5.0
Such a Fun Driver!
by Chris Z on 11/23/2022 4:28:06 AM
My first GTI (SE) and it makes me smile every time I get behind the wheel. Really wanted a manual transmission and choices are limited. Does everything well; nice looking, capacious, comfy, agile, corners well, solid build quality, and just plain fun to drive. Acceleration is decent, and I pulled 41mpg on a recent trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco without trying too hard. Love the iconic plaid interior and golf ball shifter, tech touches like wireless phone charging, puddle lights, and Car Play. I can fit adults in the back seat without complaint, and have had no problems with the haptic controls that other users complain about. It could be quicker, and clutch could be a bit stiffer. But overall, it's been money well spent 7 months into my purchase.
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