Specs and Features

2026 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2026 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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MSRP	N/A	$35,865	$40,355	$43,755
Fuel Economy	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	328 @ 5850 RPM	241 @ 5000 RPM	241 @ 5000 RPM	241 @ 5000 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	34.50 cu ft	34.50 cu ft	34.50 cu ft	34.50 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4
Torque	295 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	273 lb-ft
Turning Circle	38.1 feet	38.1 feet	38.1 feet	38.1 feet
Curb Weight	3,450 pounds	3,188 pounds	3,188 pounds	3,188 pounds

Blind-Spot Alert	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Interface	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Premium Radio	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

295 @ 5850 RPM

273 @ 5000 RPM

Leather Seats	Standard	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	AWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Limited Slip Differential	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3450 pounds	3188 pounds	3188 pounds	3188 pounds
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons
Front Head Room	38.5 inches	38.5 inches	38.5 inches	38.5 inches
Front Leg Room	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	4.8 inches	4.7 inches	4.7 inches	4.7 inches
Overall Length	169.1 inches	168.8 inches	168.8 inches	168.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches
Turning Diameter	38.1 feet	38.1 feet	38.1 feet	38.1 feet
Wheel Base	103.5 inches	103.6 inches	103.6 inches	103.6 inches
Width with mirrors	Not Available	70.4 inches	70.4 inches	70.4 inches

FAQs

Is the 2026 Volkswagen Golf a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2026 Golf ranges in power from the S with 241 horsepower to the Base Style with 328 horsepower.

How fast is the 2026 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2026 Golf ranges in power from the S with 241 horsepower to the Base Style with 328 horsepower.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Golfs?

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf comes in 4 different trims, ranging from the S with a base MSRP of $35,865.00 to the Autobahn with a base MSRP of $43,755.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2026 Golf specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2026 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Golf 2026 have?

2026 Volkswagen Golf features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks.