Prices for a Golf GTI start from £39,400, next to £42,155 for the GTI Clubsport and £43,895 for a Golf R. It might sound a lot for a hot hatch, but it’s worth considering the rivals.

The first one went without a hitch – the GR86 and Golf 8 GTI naturally took out like a couple of modern rockets, but they were secondary characters in this epic (fail) movie.

All 2024 Volkswagen GTI hatchbacks are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 241 horsepower (hp) and 273 pound-feet (lb-ft) of torque. 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI front three ...