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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 | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
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 is a bit counterculture. It’s a hatch when most cars are sedans, and its German roots go against the grain, since most cars in this segment are either Asian or domestic. The Golf offers tremendous utility and good fuel economy, a fun-to-drive spirit, and one of the best interiors in its class.
The Golf’s 2-box shape is not for everyone. Those looking for traditional styling and a separate trunk might prefer sedans like the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. Also, if fuel economy is a priority, there are hybrids that offer as much or more fuel economy than the Golf diesel.