Volkswagen Golf
The Golf comes in several versions offering three different drivetrains (four if you count the R). The 2.5 is equipped with a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine. The TDI has an efficient 2.0L 4-cylinder, while the most powerful version, the GTI, has a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo that generates 200 horsepower. There are four possible transmissions: 5- and 6-speed manuals, and two 6-speed automatics, a regular one and a dualclutch box depending on engine choice. Drivers who aren’t satisfied with the performance of the powerful GTI can now turn to the R, a turbocharged Golf offered in very limited quantities in Canada. The R is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo that generates an impressive 256 horsepower and 243 lbs.-ft. of torque. The only transmission is a 6-speed manual, and everything is combined with all-wheel drive.
Volkswagen Golf
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$28,375 |
| Fees | CA$1,395 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$534/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm (104 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 2,500 rpm (320 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 6.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 948 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 157 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| 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 | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45HR17 |
| 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 | 1,379 kg (3,040 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 413 l and 1,300 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 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |