A comparison is being made between the new Volkswagen Golf GTI and used models, with some outlets suggesting that buying a used version, such as the Mk7, may be a more cost-effective option. The new Golf GTI is receiving praise, with one outlet naming it the hot hatch of the year, while another suggests it may finally be a match for the Honda Civic Type R. The future of the petrol Golf GTI is also being discussed, with VW indicating that it is not yet discontinued.