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Curb Weight | 3373 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 93.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.8 inches | ||
Overall Length | 168.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 52.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.5 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4453 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 970 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.8 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 292 @ 5400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 280 @ 1800 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 6 years / 72000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 72000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 7 years / 100000 miles |
With strong performance, impressive fuel economy, high safety ratings and class-leading fit and finish, the 2018 VW Golf offers an affordable, fun-to-drive package with European flair. The 220-horsepower GTI model is a favorite with enthusiasts all over the world.
Volkswagen does not offer the 2018 Golf as a sedan. If you’re looking for a traditional trunk, the automaker’s popular Jetta model is the same size as the Golf with similar styling. The two also share engines, transmissions, suspensions and interiors. If the Golf’s rear legroom is too tight for your needs, check out the more spacious Honda Civic.
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| Price | $23,400 | $18,900 | $50,730 | $26,600 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 3.8 | N/A | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | Gas | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 4.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 6 years or 72000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 292 @ 5400 RPM | 228 @ 5200 RPM | 328 @ 5850 RPM | 350 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.3T | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |