Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf

Price $18,995 – $41,395
Fuel consumption 6.4 – 10.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 82%(view ratings)
With more than 30 million units sold since 1974, the internationally-known Volkswagen Golf is one of the most popular compacts on the market. In 2016, you can get your hands on one for under $20,000. It comes factory standard with a 1.8-litre 170-horsepower engine. At the other end of the spectrum, there's the sporty 292-horsepower R. Between the two, the GTI and its 210 horsepower pales in comparison.

Volkswagen Golf

Pricing
MSRP CA$18,995
Fees CA$1,625
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$357/month
Powertrain
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 9.3 L/100km
Highway 6.4 L/100km
Combined 8.0 L/100km
CO₂ emissions 187 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Turning diameter 11 m (36′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P195/65HR15
Rear tires P195/65HR15
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,255 mm (168″)
Width 1,791 mm (71″)
Height 1,453 mm (57″)
Wheelbase 2,637 mm (104″)
Front track 1,549 mm (61″)
Rear track 1,519 mm (60″)
Weight 1,316 kg (2,901 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 646 l and 1,492 l
Fuel tank 50 l (11 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 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10
Average 82%(view ratings)