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Curb Weight | 2972 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 93.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.0 inches | ||
Overall Length | 168.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 22.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.6 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 997 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.5 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 25 mpg | ||
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Highway | 34 mpg | ||
Combined | 28 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Horsepower | 210 @ 4500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 258 @ 1500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
The VW Golf for 2016 offers European-inspired handling, safety and interior design, which make even the most basic Golf feel more polished and upscale than most domestic and Asian competitors. The diesel engine delivers impressive fuel economy and acceleration, while the GTI and Golf R will thrill driving enthusiasts.
If you prefer the safety of a trunk to the Golf’s open cargo area, a VW Jetta or even Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic will have to do. The Golf doesn’t offer a hybrid model and many gasoline cars now come close to the diesel’s fuel economy.
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| Price | $12,850 | $12,300 | $12,050 | $12,250 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 33/Hwy 40/Comb 36 MPG | City 124/Hwy 94/Comb 108 MPGe | City 129/Hwy 106/Comb 118 MPGe | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Electric | Electric | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 130 @ 6600 RPM | 80 HP | 170 HP | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.5 Liter | AC Electric Motor | AC Electric Motor | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD |