The Best Performance Cars of 2016 Under $30,000

12. VW Golf GTI

Lest we forget the original hot-hatchback, the Golf GTI. In 2016, this models rolls with a 210-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder that mates to either a six-cog manual or a dual-clutch unit. With the manual transmission, the GTI can hit 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds, while the dual-clutch unit takes 6.1 ticks.

The Golf GTI ticks the other side of the equation with its 1424,995 base price that leaves a ton of room for upgrade. On must-have option is the Performance Package that bumps its output to 220 horsepower and adds just $1,495 to its price tag.

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