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2018 Volkswagen Golf S
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

$11,423
Est. $155/mo
$297 Above market
RMV: $11,126
Mileage 121,999 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
109 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
West Auto Sales
West Valley City, UT
1.0
(Based 668 Review)
(801) 90*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

$11,490
Est. $155/mo
$321 Above market
RMV: $11,169
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $11,990 (11 Oct 2024)
Mileage 114,560 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
95 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
City Volkswagen of Evanston
Evanston, IL
4.0
(Based 1673 Review)
(847) 86*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

$13,980
Est. $189/mo
$156 Below market
RMV: $14,136
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $14,980 (17 Oct 2024)
Mileage 66,067 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
64 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Radical Auto
Burbank, CA
4.0
(Based 97 Review)
(818) 84*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

$16,895
Est. $229/mo
$324 Above market
RMV: $16,571
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $17,195 (23 Oct 2024)
Mileage 80,721 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
129 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
DriveTime of Topeka
Olathe, KS
(913) 49*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

$14,444
Est. $196/mo
$787 Below market
RMV: $15,231
Price Drop, $3,224
Earlier Price: $17,668 (14 Oct 2024)
Mileage 84,669 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
85 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Osborne Chevrolet
Byron, GA
4.0
(Based 380 Review)
(478) 20*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

$13,995
Est. $190/mo
$398 Below market
RMV: $14,393
Mileage 90,541 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 4 Owner
41 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Manual
Next Step Auto Sales
Cleveland, OH
4.0
(Based 317 Review)
(216) 71*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4Motion 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

$14,500
Est. $196/mo
$154 Below market
RMV: $14,654
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $14,900 (16 Oct 2024)
Mileage 106,289 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
34 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Manual
Peterson Auto Sales
Midvale, UT
5.0
(Based 272 Review)
(801) 56*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

$17,950
Est. $243/mo
$349 Above market
RMV: $17,601
Mileage 47,619 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
81 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Manual
M & F Auto Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM
2.0
(Based 50 Review)
(505) 44*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$13,156
Est. $178/mo
$1,330 Below market
RMV: $14,486
Price Drop, $837
Earlier Price: $13,993 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 92,264 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
32 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Toyota of Cedar Park
Leander, TX
4.0
(Based 14145 Review)
(512) 37*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$14,961
Est. $203/mo
$1,798 Below market
RMV: $16,759
Price Drop, $1,003
Earlier Price: $15,964 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 43,486 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
57 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
AutoNation Honda Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA
4.0
(Based 2730 Review)
(714) 62*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$15,590
Est. $211/mo
$658 Below market
RMV: $16,248
Price Drop, $476
Earlier Price: $16,066 (10 Oct 2024)
Mileage 41,593 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
40 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Mazda of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY
5.0
(Based 2673 Review)
(914) 82*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

$15,995
Est. $217/mo
$16 Below market
RMV: $16,011
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $17,995 (3 Oct 2024)
Mileage 53,681 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
33 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Best Car Sales
South Gate, CA
4.0
(Based 25 Review)
(323) 56*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$16,019
Est. $217/mo
$2 Below market
RMV: $16,021
Mileage 49,808 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
13 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Honda of Indian Trail
Indian Trail, NC
3.0
(Based 1943 Review)
(888) 78*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$12,995
Est. $176/mo
$1,521 Below market
RMV: $14,516
Mileage 74,840 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
39 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Varner Auto Sales Inc
Davidsville, PA
5.0
(Based 71 Review)
(814) 47*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$15,980
Est. $216/mo
$360 Below market
RMV: $16,340
Price Drop, $15
Earlier Price: $15,995 (17 Oct 2024)
Mileage 66,696 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
78 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Onion Creek Volkswagen
Austin, TX

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 14,943 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 05/23/19 and owned in IL until 11/07/22
  • Last serviced in Austin, TX on 08/15/24
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(512) 89*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$12,500
Est. $169/mo
$1,168 Below market
RMV: $13,668
Price Drop, $498
Earlier Price: $12,998 (23 Oct 2024)
Mileage 77,113 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
45 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Showcase Honda
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 5224 Review)
(602) 46*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

$18,998
Est. $257/mo
$407 Below market
RMV: $19,405
Mileage 23,265 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
10 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Manual
CarMax Sacramento South
Sacramento, CA
3.0
(Based 2023 Review)
(916) 50*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

$14,995
Est. $203/mo
$963 Below market
RMV: $15,958
Earlier Price: $14,995 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 61,246 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
61 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Manual
A+ Auto Sales
West Chester, OH
4.0
(Based 403 Review)
(513) 75*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$16,500
Est. $224/mo
$914 Below market
RMV: $17,414
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $16,900 (18 Oct 2024)
Mileage 61,024 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
172 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Seaport Auto Wholesale
Milwaukie, OR
(877) 73*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$13,988
Est. $189/mo
$800 Below market
RMV: $14,788
Mileage 91,042 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 3 Owner
114 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Low Book Sales of Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 92*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$16,999
Est. $230/mo
$1,082 Above market
RMV: $15,917
Mileage 65,690 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
15 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Divine Motors
Las Vegas, NV
4.0
(Based 76 Review)
(702) 82*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$12,995
Est. $176/mo
$400 Below market
RMV: $13,395
Mileage 100,711 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
229 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Motor World
Frederick, MD
4.0
(Based 306 Review)
(301) 79*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$18,595
Est. $252/mo
$1,020 Below market
RMV: $19,615
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $18,995 (21 Oct 2024)
Mileage 62,162 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
130 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
DriveTime of North Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 43*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$14,395
Est. $195/mo
$157 Above market
RMV: $14,238
Price Rise, $1,400
Earlier Price: $12,995 (22 Sep 2024)
Mileage 101,433 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
270 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
QC Motors
Fayetteville, AR
4.0
(Based 156 Review)
(479) 44*****
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About 2019 Volkswagen Golf


4.2

Overall Rating

The Golf is one of those cars which put Volkswagen on the map again. Introduced back in the year 1974, the Golf has now amassed a cult status among VW enthusiasts.

The Golf is one of those cars which put Volkswagen on the map again. Introduced back in the year 1974, the Golf has now amassed a cult status among VW enthusiasts. Making its way back into the streets, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback still delivers the thrill in a compact front-wheel drive package. It's not your regular hatch, but a car designed to serve as a daily driver and also a great companion on occasional visits to the track.

To really enjoy the drive of the Golf go for the SE trim with the standard manual transmission. Not only does it offer all features that make the drive pleasurable, but the stick shift will amuse with every drive.

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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$15,595
Est. $211/mo
$1,307 Below market
RMV: $16,902
Price Drop, $1,400
Earlier Price: $16,995 (11 Oct 2024)
Mileage 57,016 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
66 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Rivera Toyota of Mt. Kisco
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 66*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$12,900
Est. $175/mo
$1,081 Below market
RMV: $13,981
Earlier Price: $12,900 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 93,107 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
87 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Car Guru Motorsports
Dallas, TX
4.0
(Based 33 Review)
(469) 22*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$18,753
Est. $254/mo
$437 Above market
RMV: $18,316
Mileage 41,473 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
19 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
#1 Cochran Volkswagen of South Hills
Pittsburgh, PA
4.0
(Based 717 Review)
(412) 24*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$17,572
Est. $238/mo
$25 Below market
RMV: $17,597
Price Drop, $1,381
Earlier Price: $18,953 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 41,467 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
38 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Southpoint Honda
Durham, NC
4.0
(Based 7745 Review)
(984) 30*****
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Certified Pre-Owned
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Certified 2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$14,999
Est. $203/mo
$104 Below market
RMV: $15,103
Earlier Price: $14,999 (11 Oct 2024)
Mileage 70,215 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
67 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Fox Valley Volkswagen Saint Charles
St Charles, IL
4.0
(Based 1119 Review)
(630) 23*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

S 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

$17,895
Est. $242/mo
$113 Above market
RMV: $17,782
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $18,195 (24 Oct 2024)
Mileage 51,330 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
130 Days in market
RED
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
DriveTime of NE Columbus
Columbus, OH
(614) 93*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf Review


The Golf is one of those cars which put Volkswagen on the map again. Introduced back in the year 1974, the Golf has now amassed a cult status among VW enthusiasts.

The Golf is one of those cars which put Volkswagen on the map again. Introduced back in the year 1974, the Golf has now amassed a cult status among VW enthusiasts. Making its way back into the streets, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback still delivers the thrill in a compact front-wheel drive package. It's not your regular hatch, but a car designed to serve as a daily driver and also a great companion on occasional visits to the track.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10


VW offers the Golf in two trims, namely, the 1.4T S and the 1.4T SE both which offer 6-speed manual and an optional 8-speed automatic transmission. The 1.4T S with a 6 speed manual is priced at $21,845 and if you opt for the 8-speed Automatic, it will set you back with $22,945 for the same trim. The Golf 1.4T SE comes with a price tag of $24,145 for the manual and $25,245 for the automatic.

Trims

1.4T S

1.4T SE

MSRP (6 Speed Manual)

$21,845

$24,145

MSRP (8 Speed Automatic)

$22,945

$25,245

Key Features

Electromagnetic power steering with variable assistance

Heated windshield washer nozzles

 

Power operated side mirrors

Power operated sliding panoramic sunroof

 

Rain sensing windshield wipers

Overhead view Camera

 

Independent Suspension

16 inch split-V alloy wheels

 

15 inch alloy wheels

Heated front seats with adjustable lumbar support

 

LED Automatic headlights

Key-less access with push button start

 

Touchscreen system with 6.5 inch display

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror

 

Rear view Camera system

 
 

Heated Rear view mirrors

 

Recommendation

To really enjoy the drive of the Golf go for the SE trim with the standard manual transmission. Not only does it offer all features that make the drive pleasurable, but the stick shift will amuse with every drive.

Engine and Performance
8.3/10


The Volkswagen Golf has an inline four, 1.4L Turbocharged engine which spits out 147 HP of power and produces a class leading 184 ft-lbs of torque. The 1.4L unit feels refined, offers negligible turbo-lag and delivers the power seamlessly. Although the 1.4L feels puny the soundtrack is sweet and growls in the engine note tickles you at the right places.

Transmissions on offer include a 6 speed manual and an optional 8 speed automatic that coupled with the engine send the power to the front wheels. The new 8 speed automatic gearbox make the gear shifts on time and feel rather smooth. To make it even more exciting the 8-speed automatic gearbox also incorporates the paddle shifters which complement the sportiness of the engine.

Models

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

MSRP

$21,845

$20,495

$21,070

$25,750

$21,450

Engine

1.4L Inline 4

Turbocharged

1.4L Inline 4 Turbocharged

2.0L Inline 4 Naturally Aspirated

1.5L Inline 3 Turbocharged

1.5 L Inline 4 Turbocharged

Transmission

6-speed Manual

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-Speed Manual

6-Speed Manual

CVT Auto

Power (HP)

147 @ 5000 RPM

153 @ 5600 RPM

168 @ 6600 RPM

134 @ 4400 RPM

174 @ 6000 RPM

Torque (ft-lbs)

184 @ 1400 RPM

177 @ 2000 RPM

155 @ 4800 RPM

162 @ 1250 RPM

162 @ 1700 RPM

The torque figures of the Golf is class leading, but the power may not be impressive when put up against its competition. The Honda Civic Hatch offers the best power figures among the competition.

Acceleration

Volkswagen assembles a 1.4L Turbo charged unit on the Golf that can get it from 0 to 60mph in a mere 7.6 seconds. That may not be fast but impressive, it does the quarter mile in 15.9 seconds. For a car of a price under $20,000, these achievements are certainly grand.

Models

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

0-60 MPH

7.6 sec

8.1 sec

8.3 sec

8.0 sec

8.2 sec

Quarter Mile

15.9 sec

16.2 sec

16.4 sec

15.4 sec

14.7 sec

Engine

1.4L

1.4L

2.0L

1.5L

1.5L

Emission Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K Mi/year

4.5

5.5

4.6

6.3

5.1

The Golf’s torque figures help it reach the speed of 60 MPH faster than any other car in its competition. However, due to the lack of power it falls a little short to cover the quarter mile when pitted against the Mini Cooper Clubman which secures the second spot in the quarter mile run. The Honda Civic Hatchback covers the quarter mile before its competition which makes it the fastest in the competition.

Braking

A car capable of generating great power needs equally capable brakes to contain it. With disc brakes on all four wheels the Golf comes to a halt in 129 ft from 60 MPH. Braking figures seem below average for the kind of performance it offers in acceleration, but the brakes offer good amount of bite.

Model

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

Brake pads Front (in)

11.3

10.8

11.5

11.0

11.1

Brake pads Rear (in)

10.7

10.4

10.5

10.2

10.2

Curb weight (lbs)

2873

2917

3060

3105

2901

60-0 MPH

129 ft

114 ft

125 ft

107 ft

115 ft

Despite being the heaviest car here the Mini Cooper outshines the competition in this department. The Golf fails to impress and takes the longest distance to come to a complete stop. The Chevy Cruze Hatch and the Honda Civic Hatch take almost similar distance to come to a complete stop.

Ride and Handling

The Golf has garnered a reputation to have the best handling dynamics in its segment. It strikes the perfect balance between comfortable ride quality and sporty handling. The stability inspires confidence while sweeping corners. Only when you swerve left and suddenly all the way right you might feel a little body roll.

The steering is precise with good feedback which feels quite natural and intuitive. Like a perfect city car, the steering wheel feels light at low speeds, but as the needle climbs higher on the speedometer, the steering gains some heft.

Fuel Economy
9.9/10


The downgrade from the 1.8L engine from the previous generation Golf to the 1.4L is majorly to increase the fuel economy. The Golf now delivers 29 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway. This amounts to a significant improvement in the figures in comparison to the previous Golf that gave a combined economy of 30 MPG.

Model

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI Cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

MPG (City)

29

28

28

24

31

MPG (Highway)

37

38

37

34

42

MPG (Combined)

32

32

31

28

36

The competition is stiff with all hot-hatches delivering similar fuel efficiency to each other. However, it is the Honda Civic Hatchback gives the best mileage of the lot while the Mini Cooper Clubman is left standing dead last.

Interior
8.5/10


The Golf follows the familiar styling that hasn’t changed much over the years except for the infotainment screen growing larger. The design is familiar with an 6.5-inch infotainment screen that is upgraded to an 8.0-inch system in the SE trim which sits in the center of the dashboard. The AC vents and the climate controls sit on top and bottom of the screen respectively. There is no cheap plastics materials used inside, the leather and the features exude a feel premium. The flat bottom steering feels premium to touch and gives it a sporty appeal. 

The front seats offer good comfort and hold you firmly once you sit in it. The roofline is high making it easy getting in and out of the car even using the rear doors. The legroom in the rear seats are a little low compared to its rivals.

Models

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

Passenger Capacity

5

5

5

5

5

Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

38.4/55.9/41.2

38.9/54.9/42.0

38.4/53.9/42.0

40.2/54.7/41.4

39.3/57/42.3

Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

38.1/53.9/35.6

37.8/53.2/36.1

37.6/54.5/29.9

38.0/52.8/34.3

37.4/55.0/36.0

None of the cars mentioned above have a lack of space. That being said the Mini has the most spacious cabin among the rivals. The Golf comes in at the second spot, so you can expect a good enough room inside.

Interior Features features include:

  • Leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel
  • 6-way partial power adjustable seats
  • Adjustable lumbar support for the front seats
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest
  • Manual tilt/telescopic Steering wheel
  • Power operated side mirrors

Infotainment

Standard in the Golf is a 6.5 inch touchscreen infotainment system that still has the imprints of the VWG.

Opt for the top trim SE and sitting in the center console is an 8.0 inch touchscreen unit, with better colors and resolution. The features included in the infotainment system are:

  • Volkswagen Car-Net App-Connect
  • Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices
  • Rear view Camera system
  • USB ports
  • Built-in navigation System

Cargo Space

The Golf might look quite small on the outside, but don’t be deceived as it offers a large amount of cargo volume. In terms of cargo capacity it can incorporate storage of 22.8 cu.ft.

Which is enough for daily needs, weekly grocery shopping, and carrying the weekend luggage of a family quite comfortably. To increase the storage you can simply fold the rear bench to increase the cargo storage to a gigantic 53 cu. Ft.

Model

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

Volume (cu.ft) (All Seats Up)

22.8

22.7

17.8

17.5

25.7

​The Chevy Cruze and the VW Golf offer almost similar storage capacity, with the Honda Civic Hatch taking the lead here. The MINI offers the lowest cargo storage capacity among the lot.

Exterior
8.7/10


The Golf is agood-looking car, yet quite understated with regard to the performance it packs. It weighs just 2873 lbs and measures 167.6 inches in length which makes it one of the lightest and shortest cars in the segment. The smart design makes it look small but on the inside it has the best passenger volume when it comes to premium hatchbacks. 

It sits hugging the ground with a distance of just 5.4inches. The low height makes it easy to corner and maneuver around, fit in tight spaces and easy to navigate in traffic. 

Models

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

Toyota Corolla Hatchback

MINI cooper Clubman

Honda Civic Hatchback

Curb weight (lbs)

2873

2917

3060

3105

2901

Length (in)

167.6

175.3

169.9

168.3

177.9

Width (in) (w/o mirror)

70.8

70.5

69.9

70.9

70.8

Height (in)

58.2

57.7

57.1

56.7

56.5

Ground clearance (in)

5.4

5.6

5.1

5.6

5.1

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

106.3

103.9

105.1

106.3

The Golf is the lightest and shortest among all the competitors. The Civic and the Cruze offer the highest and equal wheelbase, with the Clubman in the rearview. 

Exterior Features

The Golf comes with a host of standard features on the outside such as :

  • Automatic Headlights
  • LED Daytime Running Lights
  • LED Tail lights
  • 16 inch split-V alloy wheels
  • Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
  • Heated Rear view mirror

Safety
8.7/10


The 2019 model of the Golf receives a 5-star rating from the NHTSA, particularly because of the exterior design which can absorb collisions really well. This is the highest rating that the organization has to give. It gives us a good idea about the reliability and safety assurance of the Golf. It also has a few active safety features and assists to make the occupants as safe as they can be in the vehicle. 

Safety Features

  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti Slip Differential
  • Electronic Differential Lock
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Side curtain Protection Airbags ; Front and rear
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBS)
  • Electronic Brake-Pressure Distribution System (EBD)
  • Engine Brake Assist (EBA)

Competition
9.0/10


Volkswagen Golf vs Toyota Corolla Hatchback

The Corolla offers a bigger engine that delivers better power figures and better braking capability. Those are the only highlights of the Corolla. Now the Golf on the other hand comes out to be a better pick in other aspects. The Golf is much more compact, has more passenger volume, better 0 to 60 acceleration and quarter mile times. 

Considering that the price of both these vehicles are similar, the Golf has the leverage of best-in-class warranty coupled with a better fuel efficiency comes as a bonus

Volkswagen Golf vs Mini Cooper Clubman

The Mini comes with a small inline 3 mill setup as compared to the four pot setup in the Golf. Because of a smaller engine, the Mini develops lower power and torque figures compared to the Golf. In real time comparison, the Mini offers better cabin space, a longer wheelbase, a bigger cargo area, and better braking figures.

The Golf excels in mileage figures, 0 to 60 acceleration and maneuverability. Also, considering the fact that the Golf is almost four thousand dollars cheaper than the Mini. Adding the additional $4,000 paid for the base Mini, you can get the better equipped SE variant which has much better safety features than the base trim Mini Cooper Clubman.

Final Verdict


The Volkswagen Golf just keeps getting better and better as it satisfies every petrol head who wants to keep it subtle in front of the family but when they’re not looking. The sound from that 1.4L turbochargedfour pot is really sweet and boy, does it handle like a dream.

With this car in the garage you wouldn’t need any other car. Probably it does not quite justify the performance of the GTI, but Golf’s performance will put a smile on your face every time, and you could still live with it daily.