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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 | ||
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 | 23 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 26 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 288 @ 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 |
If you want a practical, handsome hatchback with the athletic driving manners for which European cars are known, all at a digestible price, the 2019 VW Golf was made for you. Driving enthusiasts will love the excellent handling of the GTI, while the Golf R packs even more power and all-wheel drive.
The Golf isn’t offered as a sedan or coupe. If you’re looking for a more traditional body style with a trunk, check out this VW’s sibling, the Jetta sedan, or a rival like the Honda Civic, Mazda3, Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra. If all-wheel drive is a priority, check out the Subaru Impreza or the larger Golf SportWagen.
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| Price | $27,300 | $25,775 | $26,235 | $26,885 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.3 | N/A | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.9 | 4.4 | N/A | 4.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | City 32/Hwy 41/Comb 35 MPG | City 28/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG | City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $48,845 | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 6 years or 72000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 288 @ 5400 RPM | 169 @ 6600 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 186 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |