Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf

Price $19,195 – $42,095
Fuel consumption < 10.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 79%(view ratings)
Three of the Golf's trim levels—the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline—are powered by a 170-horsepower, four-cylinder turbo, while the performance-oriented GTI and R (with all-wheel drive) feature a 2.0L turbo that generates 210 and 292 horsepower, respectively. The SportWagen now has optional all-wheel drive, as does the higher-riding Alltrack. At press time, there was no reason to expect the return of the diesel engine, but the 100% electric e-Golf could arrive here at some point this year. Last call for the three-door GTI.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 79%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 3/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10
Sedans and wagons under $50,000
The Car Guide rating 82%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 3/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10
Sport cars under $50,000 (Golf R)
The Car Guide rating 80%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 3/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10

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