Volkswagen Golf City
Reintroduced in 2007, the fifth generation Golf is today positioned as Volkswagen's entry level model, seeking to compete against other manufacturers' sub-compact models. Made in Brazil, it is available only as a five-door hatchback, and is powered by the eternal 115 horsepower 2.0-litre engine. It differs from the fourth generation only with aesthetic details, the changes having been made for the 2008 model. Several well-priced options packages are offered for those wishing to customize their Golf. This s probably the most affordable way to get a European driving experience in Canada.
Volkswagen Golf City
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$15,300 |
| Fees | CA$1,360 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$288/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 115 hp @ 5,200 rpm (86 kW) |
| Torque | 122 lb·ft @ 2,600 rpm (165 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 647 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,188 mm (165″) |
| Width | 1,735 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm (99″) |
| Front track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,494 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,246 kg (2,747 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 331 l and 1,181 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |