The 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been reviewed, with one outlet finding it to be predictably top-notch. Other outlets have compared the Golf to similar vehicles, such as the Peugeot 308 and Mercedes A-Class, as well as reviewed other models like the Volkswagen Polo GTI and Mercedes AMG A35. The reviews suggest that the Golf GTI is part of a larger conversation about high-performance hatchbacks.