Volkswagen Golf
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 | |
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MSRP | CA$32,495 |
Fees | CA$1,900 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$611/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 | not available |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | not available |
Head-up display | not available |
Surround-view camera | not available |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | standard |
Forward collision warning | not available |
Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
Lane departure warning | not available |
Adaptive cruise control | not available |
Remote engine start | not available |
GPS | not available |
Infotainment | |
Front USB ports | standard |
Rear USB ports | not available |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | not available |
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 | P225/45R17 |
Rear tires | P225/45R17 |
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) |