Volkswagen Golf
Did you say versatile? The Golf sure is. The base trim, available in three- and five-door variants, gets a 147-horsepower engine. If you want more performance, there's always the Golf GTI and R, which deliver 220 and 292 horsepower, respectively. A Golf SportWagen or Alltrack is ideal for active families, the latter blessed with AWD. And until Volkswagen hits the market with electrified cars under its new I.D. badge, the e-Golf makes city dwellers happy with a range of 201 kilometres.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 83% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 82% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 84% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2019
N/A
Pros
- Comprehensive lineup
- SportWagen and e-Golf are truly convincing
- Quality assembly/interior finish
- All the qualities of a touring car
- Performances (GTI/R)
Cons
- Inconsistent reliability
- Less power than before (regular Golf)
- Availability (e-Golf)