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Volkswagen Golf

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 82% Detailed ratings
Price $32,495 – $52,395 Payments
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 11.8 L/100km
The Golf GTI celebrates 40 years in North America and the Golf R is turning 20, so Volkswagen has come up with a pair of special editions. Other than that, there are no major changes to report for 2023. The former generates 241 horsepower thanks to a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, while the latter boosts output to 315 horsepower. With standard all-wheel drive, the Golf R has an edge over the equally potent Civic Type R.

The Car Guide rating  82%

Pros

  • Outstanding driving pleasure
  • High level of performance (R)
  • Superb all-wheel drive system (R)
  • Always as enticing

Cons

  • Ergonomics (absence of physical buttons)
  • Absurd delivery time frames
  • Choice of body colors (R)

Global rating

Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety N/A
Infotainment 5/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10

Compact sport cars (Golf GTI/R)

Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety N/A
Infotainment 5/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2023

GTI 40th Anniversary Edition and Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition.

Recalls

none
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