Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf

Price $32,495 – $52,395
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 11.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 82%(view ratings)
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.

Volkswagen Golf

Pricing
MSRP CA$39,895
Fees CA$1,900
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$751/month
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 l I-4
Power 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm (180 kW)
Torque 273 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,300 rpm (370 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 6-speed manual
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Hatchback
Category Compact Car, Compact sports car
Assembly Wolfsburg, DE
Generation 8
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 10.0 L/100km
Highway 7.3 L/100km
Combined 8.8 L/100km
Autonomy 568 km
CO₂ emissions 205 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats standard
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats standard
Head-up display standard
Surround-view camera not available
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control standard
Remote engine start not available
GPS standard
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Rear USB ports not available
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Wireless phone charging standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electrical variable assist
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P235/35R19
Rear tires P235/35R19
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,287 mm (169″)
Width 1,789 mm (70″)
Height 1,463 mm (58″)
Wheelbase 2,631 mm (104″)
Weight 1,421 kg (3,133 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 564 l and 977 l
Fuel tank 50 l (11 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.7 s (estimated)
80-120 km/h 4.7 s (estimated)
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 38 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety N/A
Infotainment 5/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10
Average 82%(view ratings)