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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$11,499
Est. $156/mo
$3,139 Below market
RMV: $14,638
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $11,999 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 94,597 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
50 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Pendleton Pike Auto Sales
Ingalls, IN
4.0
(Based 23 Review)
(317) 33*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,742
Est. $227/mo
$2,789 Below market
RMV: $19,531
Price Drop, $100
Earlier Price: $16,842 (3 Nov 2024)
Mileage 23,970 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
297 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Royal Auto Group
Haddon Township, NJ
4.0
(Based 1257 Review)
(856) 85*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$17,865
Est. $242/mo
$1,351 Below market
RMV: $19,216
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $18,465 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 31,815 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
86 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Hoy Family Auto
El Paso, TX
4.0
(Based 294 Review)
(915) 70*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$10,995
Est. $149/mo
$1,153 Below market
RMV: $12,148
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $11,495 (21 Nov 2024)
Mileage 115,375 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
60 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Ric's Auto Sales
Billerica, MA
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$18,544
Est. $251/mo
$953 Below market
RMV: $19,497
Price Drop, $133
Earlier Price: $18,677 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 22,448 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
27 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
BMW of Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC
4.0
(Based 343 Review)
(843) 84*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$13,995
Est. $190/mo
$1,328 Below market
RMV: $15,323
Mileage 97,411 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
10 Days in market
RED
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Premier Auto Group
Murfreesboro, TN
(855) 968*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$15,481
Est. $210/mo
$1,110 Below market
RMV: $16,591
Price Drop, $1,400
Earlier Price: $16,881 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 71,192 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
38 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Northshore Auto Gallery
Chattanooga, TN
4.0
(Based 102 Review)
(615) 307*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$14,500
Est. $196/mo
$936 Below market
RMV: $15,436
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $14,900 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 71,741 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
90 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Audi Norwell
Norwell, MA
4.0
(Based 551 Review)
(781) 26*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$17,998
Est. $244/mo
$1,157 Below market
RMV: $19,155
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $18,998 (22 Nov 2024)
Mileage 40,781 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
22 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
CarMax Sacramento South
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 2023 Review)
(916) 50*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,899
Est. $229/mo
$921 Below market
RMV: $17,820
Price Drop, $96
Earlier Price: $16,995 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 44,179 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
10 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Kerry of Florence
Florence, KY
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$14,990
Est. $203/mo
$909 Below market
RMV: $15,899
Mileage 84,968 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
13 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Crafts Cars
Lisbon, ME
4.0
(Based 152 Review)
(207) 35*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,998
Est. $230/mo
$1,018 Below market
RMV: $18,016
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $17,998 (7 Nov 2024)
Mileage 54,508 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
36 Days in market
RED
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Alta Auto Group
Concord, NC
4.0
(Based 260 Review)
(704) 78*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$18,990
Est. $257/mo
$30 Below market
RMV: $19,020
Mileage 35,505 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
4 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Classic BMW MINI
Willoughby, OH
4.0
(Based 605 Review)
(440) 58*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,533
Est. $224/mo
$272 Below market
RMV: $16,805
Price Drop, $155
Earlier Price: $16,688 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 69,532 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
12 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Ourisman Toyota
Henrico, VA
4.0
(Based 446 Review)
(804) 84*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$18,000
Est. $244/mo
$543 Below market
RMV: $18,543
Price Drop, $250
Earlier Price: $18,250 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 39,336 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
104 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Wholesale Investments inc
Van Nuys, CA
3.0
(Based 1 Review)
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,995
Est. $230/mo
$1,209 Below market
RMV: $18,204
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $17,595 (21 Nov 2024)
Mileage 39,558 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 1 Owner
6 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Volvo Cars Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
4.0
(Based 1753 Review)
(425) 45*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,998
Est. $230/mo
$70 Below market
RMV: $17,068
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $17,998 (11 Nov 2024)
Mileage 51,619 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
155 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
CarMax Clackamas
Milwaukie, OR
4.0
(Based 1356 Review)
(503) 78*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$14,900
Est. $202/mo
$72 Above market
RMV: $14,828
Price Drop, $350
Earlier Price: $15,250 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 56,050 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
35 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Zimbrick Audi
Madison, WI
4.0
(Based 174 Review)
(608) 27*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,789
Est. $227/mo
$405 Below market
RMV: $17,194
Price Drop, $600
Earlier Price: $17,389 (21 Nov 2024)
Mileage 65,153 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
58 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Big Two Toyota
Chandler, AZ
3.0
(Based 1785 Review)
(480) 89*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$15,500
Est. $210/mo
$679 Below market
RMV: $16,179
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $16,000 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 61,540 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
77 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Grubbs Acura of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
4.0
(Based 432 Review)
(539) 22*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$15,980
Est. $216/mo
$131 Below market
RMV: $16,111
Mileage 72,511 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
16 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
O'Connor Auto Park
ME,  0
4.0
(Based 556 Review)
(207) 62*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$14,995
Est. $203/mo
$130 Below market
RMV: $15,125
Mileage 76,065 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
14 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Sunnyvale Ford
Sunnyvale, CA
4.0
(Based 1282 Review)
(408) 21*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$12,995
Est. $176/mo
$215 Above market
RMV: $12,780
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $13,395 (9 Nov 2024)
Mileage 95,083 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
37 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Zee Auto Sports
CT,  0
4.0
(Based 79 Review)
(860) 397*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$12,995
Est. $176/mo
$684 Below market
RMV: $13,679
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $13,995 (25 Oct 2024)
Mileage 96,182 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
100 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Shifferly Automotive
Decatur, IN
4.0
(Based 130 Review)
(260) 72*****
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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 SE

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

$12,700
Est. $172/mo
$285 Above market
RMV: $12,415
Price Drop, $250
Earlier Price: $12,950 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 97,600 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
151 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Quattro Motors Redford
Redford, MI
4.0
(Based 628 Review)
(313) 79*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$16,998
Est. $230/mo
$220 Below market
RMV: $17,218
Price Drop, $475
Earlier Price: $17,473 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 39,730 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
12 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Boston Volvo Cars
Allston, MA
4.0
(Based 689 Review)
(617) 56*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$15,995
Est. $217/mo
$116 Above market
RMV: $15,879
Mileage 54,118 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
6 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Richard Lucas Chevrolet
NJ,  0
4.0
(Based 2497 Review)
(833) 657*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$18,690
Est. $253/mo
$59 Below market
RMV: $18,749
Price Drop, $110
Earlier Price: $18,800 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 36,414 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
25 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Pacific Volkswagen
Hawthorne, CA
4.0
(Based 1117 Review)
(310) 80*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$20,999
Est. $285/mo
$74 Above market
RMV: $20,925
Price Drop, $201
Earlier Price: $21,200 (6 Nov 2024)
Mileage 29,847 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
155 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Elk Grove Acura
Elk Grove, CA
4.0
(Based 366 Review)
(877) 71*****
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2018 Volkswagen Golf SE

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

$10,995
Est. $149/mo
No Price Analysis
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $11,995 (28 Aug 2024)
Mileage 82,599 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
311 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Tom's Venta De Auto
Des Moines, IA
5.0
(Based 8 Review)
(515) 361*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf Review


Pros

  • Ample Cargo space
  • Premium interior materials
  • Improved fuel economy
  • Excellent handling abilities 

Cons

  • Over-sensitive brakes
  • Lesser power than similar hatchbacks
  • Dated graphics on the infotainment screen

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.

Overview


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.