Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Models, Price, Specs, Reviews

Volkswagen Golf

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MSRP Range $19,895-$27,995 Trims4 Combined MPG 29 Seats 5

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Model Overview

The current Volkswagen Golf is a compact car that seats 5. It comes in 4 trims.

The Golf competes with the Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra GT.

Our Take on the Latest Model

Our Take

By Cars.com Editors

What it is: The Volkswagen Golf is available as a two- or four-door hatchback, or as a wagon. Power comes from a gas four-cylinder engine and the five-seat Golf competes with the Mazda3 hatchback, Hyundai Elantra GT and Mini Cooper. Volkswagen's performance-oriented Golf GTI and Golf R are ... Read Full Report

What We Like

Handling and steering
Turbo gas four-cylinder's refinement
Manual-transmission shifter
Premium cabin materials
Hatchback practicality

What We Don't Like

Lack of tire grip
Front-seat comfort
Base stereo

Notable Features

New Wolfsburg Edition trim level available
All-wheel-drive Golf SportWagen available
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity available
Hatchback or wagon body style
High-performance Golf GTI and Golf R available

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29 MPG Combined 170-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas) 5-speed manual w/OD,6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

29-36 MPG Combined 150-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel) 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual,6-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

29-36 MPG Combined 170-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas) 5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

26-34 MPG Combined 140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel) 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual,6-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

26-34 MPG Combined 140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel) 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual,6-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-35 MPG Combined 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas) 5-speed manual w/OD,6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-35 MPG Combined 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas) 5-speed manual w/OD,6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

26-35 MPG Combined 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas) 5-speed manual w/OD,6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-40 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-42 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-42 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-45 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-45 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-45 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27-45 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

22-45 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

22-27 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

22-44 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

22-44 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

28 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

27 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

28 MPG Combined 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 4-speed automatic w/OD,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

28 MPG Combined 105-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas) 3-speed automatic,5-speed manual w/OD Front-wheel Drive Seats 5

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2002 Golf

Great persistence from Cars.com

by Samson from Dallas, TX on September 18, 2017

This was the perfect car for me- a rare model and free delivery within a 200 mile radius! All safety features my wife and liitle ones needed.

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2015 Golf

"Fixed" TDI still gets 44 mpg!

by PSM from Beaufort SC on September 14, 2017

I had one of the "cheater" TDI Vehicles, a 2013 Jetta. Volkswagen bought it back with a very generous offer. As soon as the modified 2015 TDI models were available, I purchased this 2015 Golf TDI. Got... Read Full Review

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