In moderate overlap crash
tests conducted by the IIHS, the 2010 - 2014 4 - door GTI has received «Good» rating Pros: Fun to drive, responsive engine, reasonable fuel economy, dashboard layout,
supportive front seats, interior fit and finish Cons: Premium gasoline recommended, expensive to maintain, lack
of storage space Common problems: Problems with an early
version of the cam chain tensioner can cause a rattling noise at startup.