Volkswagen Golf
The "ordinary" Golf replaced the Rabbit last year, while the City has simply bowed out altogether. As for the wagon, it is just a renamed Jetta wagon. The TDI clean turbodiesel is back and works very efficiently. An inline five-cylinder is the base engine. The sporty GTI is more responsive thanks to a 200-hp turbocharged four-cylinder unit. One of its key features is its precise handling. And let’s not forget great interior and fit and finish.
Volkswagen Golf
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$20,475 |
| Fees | CA$1,365 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$385/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,5 l I-5 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 177 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 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 | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 670 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 189 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | 195/65R15 |
| Rear tires | 195/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,201 mm (165″) |
| Width | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,481 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,376 kg (3,034 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 419 l and 1,311 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 | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |