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If you love to drive, but you can’t afford the price or cramped environment afforded by most performance cars, check out the 2014 VW Golf and GTI. The GTI is quick, spry and a blast to drive, while the Golf TDI delivers hybrid-level fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
If the bottom line for you includes a really low bottom line, the Golf and GTI take a back seat to the Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus and Kia Forte. Those who prefer a comfortable cruiser may find the GTI’s ride a bit too jarring.
Used 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI Hatchback Sedan 4D | Used 2016 Hyundai Accent | Used 2014 Kia Forte | Used 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV | ||
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Price | $8,049 | $6,922 | $7,529 | $6,904 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG | City 26/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 128/Hwy 109/Comb 119 MPGe | |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Electric | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 137 @ 6300 RPM | 201 @ 6000 RPM | 140 HP | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 1.6L | Electric Motor | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |