2013 Volkswagen Golf Summary

2013 Volkswagen Golf

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2013 Volkswagen Golf

Starting MSRP $19,995–$25,200

MPG City: 24 – 30 Highway: 31 – 42

Available Engines

140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 3 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Diesel (TDI) gets 42 mpg highway
Two- or four-door hatchback
Gas or diesel engine
Manual or automatic
 

What We Like

Diesel efficiency, performance
Nimble handling
Interior roominess
Premium cabin materials
Comfy front seats

What We Don't

TDI's firm ride
Automatic transmission's upshift urgency (TDI)
Telescoping steering wheel could extend farther
Over-left-shoulder visibility in two-door

Volkswagen updated its compact hatchback a few years ago, giving it smoother exterior styling, cabin revisions and a diesel engine. It's related to the performance-oriented GTI, which was also redesigned then. The five-seat Golf competes with the Mazda3 hatchback, Toyota Matrix and Mini Cooper.

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4 Available Golf Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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5 cyl 23/33 $18,095 $17,371
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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5 cyl 24/31 $19,995 $19,195
2.0L TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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4 cyl 30/42 $24,495 $23,515
2.0L TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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4 cyl 30/42 $25,200 $24,192
Destination charge: $795
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