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2019 Volkswagen Golf S
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$17,200
Est. $233/mo
$2,360 Below market
RMV: $19,560
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $17,700 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 13,126 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
59 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
World Car Mazda Kia New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX
4.0
(Based 1114 Review)
(830) 62*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$13,841
Est. $187/mo
$2,469 Below market
RMV: $16,310
Price Drop, $143
Earlier Price: $13,984 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 49,808 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
31 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Honda of Indian Trail
Indian Trail, NC
4.0
(Based 1943 Review)
(888) 78*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$9,999
Est. $135/mo
$1,664 Below market
RMV: $11,663
Price Drop, $400
Earlier Price: $10,399 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 99,725 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 1 Owner
88 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Florida Fine Cars West Palm
West Palm Beach, FL
4.0
(Based 3678 Review)
(561) 47*****
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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$16,499
Est. $224/mo
$2,583 Below market
RMV: $19,082
Price Rise, $500
Earlier Price: $15,999 (10 Oct 2024)
Mileage 61,158 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
45 Days in market
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Prestige Auto Sale
Bakersfield, CA
4.0
(Based 63 Review)
(661) 74*****
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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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2020 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$15,995
Est. $217/mo
$1,857 Below market
RMV: $17,852
Mileage 55,200 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
4 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
A Better Way Wholesale
Naugatuck, CT
3.0
(Based 3519 Review)
(203) 72*****
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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$18,309
Est. $248/mo
$1,962 Below market
RMV: $20,271
Price Drop, $273
Earlier Price: $18,582 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 24,887 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 1 Owner
83 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Nissan of Clovis
Clovis, CA
4.0
(Based 2181 Review)
(559) 54*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$11,499
Est. $156/mo
$2,479 Below market
RMV: $13,978
Price Drop, $499
Earlier Price: $11,998 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 101,426 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
211 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Auffenberg Ford South
Belleville, IL
4.0
(Based 1595 Review)
(618) 23*****
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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$17,029
Est. $231/mo
$2,369 Below market
RMV: $19,398
Mileage 39,901 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Hertz Car Sales Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
3.0
(Based 218 Review)
(480) 42*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$13,998
Est. $190/mo
$685 Below market
RMV: $14,683
Earlier Price: $13,998 (21 Nov 2024)
Mileage 55,810 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
17 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Manual
HGreg.com Orlando
Orlando, FL
4.0
(Based 8600 Review)
(833) 33*****
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2020 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$14,991
Est. $203/mo
$1,118 Below market
RMV: $16,109
Mileage 65,703 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
7 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Vista Nissan
Casper, WY
4.0
(Based 860 Review)
(307) 21*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$13,795
Est. $187/mo
$1,798 Below market
RMV: $15,593
Price Drop, $2,205
Earlier Price: $16,000 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 54,010 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
73 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Anaheim Hyundai
Anaheim, CA
4.0
(Based 2224 Review)
(714) 24*****
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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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2020 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$15,950
Est. $216/mo
$959 Below market
RMV: $16,909
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $16,950 (27 Jul 2024)
Mileage 60,261 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
163 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Liberty Auto Group
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 222 Review)
(602) 56*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$11,999
Est. $162/mo
$1,658 Below market
RMV: $13,657
Price Drop, $901
Earlier Price: $12,900 (11 Nov 2024)
Mileage 93,107 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
106 Days in market
SILVER
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Car Guru Motorsports
Dallas, TX
4.0
(Based 33 Review)
(469) 22*****
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2020 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$16,723
Est. $227/mo
$1,477 Below market
RMV: $18,200
Price Drop, $264
Earlier Price: $16,987 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 44,882 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
15 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Golden Rule Auto
Newark, OH
4.0
(Based 69 Review)
(614) 63*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$12,599
Est. $171/mo
$1,968 Below market
RMV: $14,567
Price Drop, $396
Earlier Price: $12,995 (5 Nov 2024)
Mileage 100,711 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
248 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 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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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$15,178
Est. $206/mo
$1,136 Below market
RMV: $16,314
Price Drop, $32
Earlier Price: $15,210 (8 Nov 2024)
Mileage 95,005 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
23 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Max Motors Butler
Butler, MO
4.0
(Based 182 Review)
(660) 22*****
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2020 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$15,211
Est. $206/mo
$992 Below market
RMV: $16,203
Price Drop, $100
Earlier Price: $15,311 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 62,612 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
49 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Regional Hyundai
Broken Arrow, OK
4.0
(Based 2238 Review)
(888) 71*****
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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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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$16,249
Est. $220/mo
$1,400 Below market
RMV: $17,649
Price Drop, $250
Earlier Price: $16,499 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 63,924 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
49 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Northwest Auto Hub
Mount Vernon, WA
4.0
(Based 442 Review)
(360) 33*****
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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$15,500
Est. $210/mo
$1,217 Below market
RMV: $16,717
Mileage 75,155 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
14 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Active Auto Sales
Novato, CA
4.0
(Based 29 Review)
(415) 94*****
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About 2020 Volkswagen Golf


4.2

Overall Rating

People loved the small wonder from Germany because it was compact, powerful and most importantly fun to drive.

The Golf was Volkswagen's life changing car. It started as a replacement for the Beetle in 1974 which later went on to become Volkswagen’s best selling model. It crossed the 30 million mark in June 2013. People loved the small wonder from Germany because it was compact, powerful and most importantly fun to drive. It has one of the most timeless designs. Look at a Mk 1 Golf and “outdated” would be the last word that comes to mind.

Volkswagen has scraped off the two trims available for the Golf. It has been replaced by a well equipped “Value Edition”, which forms the base of the whole Golf line-up. All the highlighting features of the outgoing variants have made its way into the new singular one. As it is equipped with all the latest gizmos, there are no complaints whatsoever.

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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$15,025
Est. $203/mo
$1,225 Below market
RMV: $16,250
Mileage 44,516 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Hertz Car Sales Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
3.0
(Based 218 Review)
(480) 42*****
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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$16,999
Est. $230/mo
$1,785 Below market
RMV: $18,784
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $17,999 (7 Oct 2024)
Mileage 40,963 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
50 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
West Main Auto LLC
CT,  0
4.0
(Based 32 Review)
(860) 901*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$13,690
Est. $185/mo
$1,037 Below market
RMV: $14,727
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $13,890 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 76,706 mi.
Home Delivery
5 Owner
104 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Accurate Automotive of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
4.0
(Based 1576 Review)

Vehicle History

  • No accident or damage reported to Carindigo
  • 1st owner drove an estimated 21,430 miles/year
  • 1st owner purchased on 06/28/19 and owned in IL until 05/06/22
  • Last serviced in Jacksonville, FL on 08/19/24
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(904) 44*****
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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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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$15,999
Est. $217/mo
$916 Below market
RMV: $16,915
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $16,999 (2 Nov 2024)
Mileage 56,019 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
42 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Kian Motors
Plano, TX
4.0
(Based 491 Review)
(972) 52*****
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2021 Volkswagen Golf

4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 8A)

$16,745
Est. $227/mo
$1,490 Below market
RMV: $18,235
Mileage 42,697 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
36 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Harrisburg Mitsubishi
Harrisburg, PA
4.0
(Based 1768 Review)
(717) 535*****
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2020 Volkswagen Golf Review


Pros

  • Upmarket interior
  • Handles like a Go-Kart!
  • Refined Engine

Cons

  • Poor illumination from the headlights
  • Mediocre Performance

People loved the small wonder from Germany because it was compact, powerful and most importantly fun to drive.

Overview


The Golf was Volkswagen's life changing car. It started as a replacement for the Beetle in 1974 which later went on to become Volkswagen’s best selling model. It crossed the 30 million mark in June 2013. People loved the small wonder from Germany because it was compact, powerful and most importantly fun to drive. It has one of the most timeless designs. Look at a Mk 1 Golf and “outdated” would be the last word that comes to mind.

Pricing and Features
7.5/10


The 2020 Volkswagen Golf has been mildly refreshed with the addition of new technology and the next generation of in-car telematics system. The S and SE trims that were previously available have been scrapped for a single “Value Edition” Trim for 2020.

Trim

Golf TSI

MSRP (M/T) (FWD)

$23,195

MSRP (A/T) (FWD) $23,995

Key Features

6.5-inch glass Touchscreen Display

 

Keyless access with push-button start

 

SiriusXM All Access

 

VW Car-Net Security

 

Adaptive Cruise Control

 

Rear Traffic Alert

 

60/40 Split-folding rear seats

 

Automatic Post Collision Braking System

 

Seven Stability-enhancing Systems

Which trim to go for?

Volkswagen has scraped off the two trims available for the Golf. It has been replaced by a well equipped “Value Edition”, which forms the base of the whole Golf line-up. All the highlighting features of the outgoing variants have made its way into the new singular one. As it is equipped with all the latest gizmos, there are no complaints whatsoever.

Engine and Performance
7.5/10


The Golf is powered by a 1.4L turbocharged engine that produces a decent amount of power. The power is transferred to the front wheels via a 6-speed transmission which distributes the power evenly across the rev-band.

Talking of specs, the 1.4L engine produces 147 horses and 184-pound feet of torque. This power will be transferred to the front wheels via a standard 6-speed manual or an optional 8-speed Automatic Transmission. The automatic transmission is an $1100 option which incorporates paddle shifters for seamless crisp transition through gears.

Models

Volkswagen Golf

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra (GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

MSRP

$23,195

$21,650

$21,380

$22,290

Engine

1.4L Turbo Inline-4

1.5L Turbo Inline-4

2.0L Inline-4

2.0L Inline-4

Drivetrain FWD FWD FWD FWD

Transmission

6-speed Manual

6-speed Manual

6-speed Auto with SHIFTRONIC

6-Speed Manual with OVERDRIVE

Power

147hp@5,000rpm

174hp@6,000rpm

161hp@6,200rpm

169hp@6,600rpm

Torque

184lb-ft@1,400rpm

162lb-ft@1,700rpm

150lb-ft@4,700rpm

15lb-ft@4,400rpm

*2019 figures used for reference purpose

With 147 horses and 184 lb-ft of torque, the Golf is not the fastest of the lot. But with the smallest engine of 1.4L, the difference in weight helps it get an edge over its competition. The 2020 Honda Civic is the most powerful of the lot with 174hp and 162 lb-ft of torque.

How fast is it off the line?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf propels from standstill to 60 in 7.6 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.9 seconds. For a car with less weight for performance, these figures are impressive. Out on the road, there is enough grunt at all instances for performing that odd overtake in the city or on the highway.

Models

Volkswagen Golf

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra(GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

0-60 MPH

7.6 sec

8.2 sec

9.0 sec

8.3 sec

Quarter Mile

15.9 sec

14.7 sec

16.8 sec

16.4 sec

Top Speed 139 MPH 125 MPH 116 MPH 112 MPH

Engine

1.4L Turbo Inline-4

1.5L Turbo Inline-4

2.0L Inline-4

2.0L Inline-4

The Golf is the quickest of the lot thanks to its least curb weight and clever structural engineering. None of its competition cross the 8-second mark as well which makes the Volkswagen a pretty quick car.

How well does the Golf Handle?

The Volkswagen Golf has always been a swift handler. Its quick and nimble character is its triumph card. The small footprint with precise steering and a suspension setup towards the stiffer side, makes the Golf feel like a Go-Kart. The redesigned MQB Architecture improves the structural rigidity thus providing a much-planted ride. Body roll is very well contained and stability on the road is impressive for a vehicle of this kind.

The ride may feel stiff overall but when doing city speeds, the Golf surprises with its ride. It's not harsh or overly stiff and the bumps or undulations on the road are very well absorbed by the Golf's suspension.

How well does it stop?

The Golf is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels. The rotors at the front and the rear are of above-average dimensions which should help in providing optimum stopping force. While the numbers may suggest otherwise, the braking performance of the Golf, won't disappoint you out on the open road. Nosedive is well contained and the pedals feel sure-footed at all times.

Models

Volkswagen Golf

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra(GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

Brake Rotors Front

11.3"

11.1"

11.0"

11.5"

Brake Rotors Rear

10.7"

10.2"

10.3"

10.5"

Curb Weight

2873 lbs

2901 lbs

3040 lbs

3060 lbs

60-0 MPH (ft)

129 ft

115 ft(est.)

119 ft

125 ft

The Volkswagen Golf has the least powerful brakes of the lot as it takes the longest to come to a halt. The Honda has the most powerful brakes with a 60-0 stopping distance of 115 feet. In spite of weighing the least, the Volkswagen Golf doesn't have an advantage over the others.

Fuel Economy
8.0/10


With a combined MPG of 34, The Golf provides a pretty good fuel economy. Volkswagen had earlier degraded from the thirsty 1.8L power plant with the sole purpose of increasing fuel economy. It gives an MPG of 29 in cities and a generous 37 on the highway.

Models

Volkswagen Golf 

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra (GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

MPG (City)

29

31

25

28

MPG (Highway)

37

40

32

37

MPG (Combined)

34

34

27

33

Fuel Capacity 13.2 gallons 12.4 gallons     14.0 gallons 13.2 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) 382/462/448 miles 359/434/396 miles 350/448/378 miles 369/488/409 miles

Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr)

5.5*

5.3

6.8*

5.7*

The Golf has finally caught up with the Honda Civic which provides the best MPG of the lot. With a combined MPG of 34, the Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic go neck in neck as the class leaders. But given the fact that the civic weighs more and even produces more power, it clearly has the class-leading fuel economy.

Interior
8.0/10


The interior of the Golf is pretty much the same with the exact same dimensions and seating from the 2019 model. It actually is a small car from the outside at 167.6 inches in length. But clever space management provides a spacious interior. According to Volkswagen, the biggest update is on the inside as they have opted for a digital evolution. They quote that the only analog part on the inside is the steering wheel!

The Golf provides a well-built interior that has good bits and the materials used make it feel premium. The addition of leather seats, heated front seats, and an updated 6.5-inch infotainment system makes the interior a comfortable place to be in.

Models

Volkswagen Golf

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra (GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

38.4/55.9/41.2

39.3/56.9/42/3

39.1/56.2/42.2

38.4/53.9/42.0

Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

38.1/53.9/35.6

37.4/55.0/36.0

38.5/55.4/34.8

37.6/54.5/29.9

Comparing it to its rivals, you will be happy to see that the Golf, can now stand head-to-head with all the other popular cars in the segment. The Golf manages to especially shine on the rear passenger front as it is bundled with plenty of room there. Overall though, it's still the Honda Civic that beats all others in this segment, owing to Honda's "Man Maximum Machine Minimum" design philosophy.

How well-laden is the infotainment?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with an updated 6.5-inch infotainment system that supports both Apple car play and Android Auto. The interface is slick to use for the most part and sunlight legibility is decent as well. The buttons fall into hands easily and have been well-positioned as well. Here is a list of the other features of the infotainment system

  • AM/FM/HD Radio 
  • 1 USB Type-C port
  • 6 Speaker audio system with Bluetooth
  • VW App-Connect and Car-Net
  • Rearview Camera 
  • In-Car WiFi

What features to expect on the inside?

VW had thoroughly updated the Golf for its latest avatar and courtesy of that, you have a lot of features on the inside, to add to your conveniences. Here is a list of few of the most notable features on the inside

  • Push-button start with Keyless access
  • Leatherette-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel
  • Climate control
  • One-touch up/down power windows
  • Heated leatherette front seats
  • Cruise control
  • Steering mounted shift paddles

How much cargo can it take?

In spite of being handicapped in size, the Golf surprisingly provides 22.8 cubic feet of luggage space which isn’t bad at all. The split-folding rear seats, adds to the cargo area for when the need for carrying extra luggage arises.

Models

Volkswagen Golf

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra (GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

Cargo Capacity

22.8 cu.ft.

25.7 cu.ft.

24.9 cu.ft.

17.8 cu.ft.

The Honda Civic has the largest luggage space with 25.7 cubic feet followed closely by the Hyundai Elantra with 24.9. The Golf comes in third followed by the Toyota Corolla.

Exterior
8.7/10


The 2020 Volkswagen Golf is pretty much the same with a few minor modifications. The basic two-box design connects it to its predecessors all the way to the Mk 1 which saved Volkswagen from bankruptcy. The car has become sharper with a new set of 16-inch wheels and a redesigned set of headlamps.

Do the dimensions of the Golf resemble its predecessors?

At 167.6 inches, the Golf is the shortest car off the lot. The design has mostly been carried forward from the last iteration with a few aesthetic updates. This means that the overall dimensions remain the same. It is a low slung car at 5.4 inches which helps in the driving dynamics. The overall construction of the car instills confidence to attack corners at more speeds. With a tweaked MQB platform, it has improved the overall rigidity of the vehicle.

Models

Volkswagen Golf

Honda Civic Hatchback(LX)

Hyundai Elantra (GT)*

Toyota Corolla (SE)

Curb Weight

2873 lbs

2901 lbs

3040 lbs

3060 lbs

Length

167.6"

177.9"

170.9"

172.0"

Width

70.8"

70.8"

70.7"

70.5"

Height

58.2"

56.5"

57.7"

57.1"

Ground Clearance

5.4"

5.1"

5.9"

5.1"

Wheelbase

103.8"

106.3"

104.3"

103.9"

On the weight front, the new Golf has shed a lot of weight off its back in this new generation. That helps its cause in the handling and the efficiency figures. The ground clearance is comparable as well to others and is bigger than some of the rivals.

What are the most attractive features?

There are plenty of features on offer in the new VW Golf that will keep the eys of onlookers, hooked on to the car. Here is a list of few of the most notable features

  • Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
  • 16" aluminum alloys
  • Automatic LED Tailights and DRL's
  • Heated, foldable, power-adjustable ORVMs
  • Automatic windshield wipers
  • heated front washer nozzles

Safety
9.0/10


Due to the rising concerns regarding the safety of car passengers. Volkswagen has made its intentions clear for improving the same and hence made some enhancements to the safety features on offer in the 2020 Golf. The 2020 Volkswagen Golf comes with all the life-saving gizmos. Volkswagen has now made all safety features standard which were earlier optional. IIHS and NHTSA are yet to rate the 2020 model and we will update this section, once we get a hold of the same.

Safety Features

  • Dual front and front side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
  • Intelligent Crash Response System
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist)

Competition
9.0/10


Volkswagen Golf vs. Honda Civic

The Honda Civic provides more cargo space and much more interior space for comfortable travel. But the Golf provides more performance and is the quicker of the two to 60mph. It even handles much better as compared to the Civic due to its rigid chassis and stiffer suspension. Considering the similar price range of the two, the Golf provides more bang for the buck value.

Volkswagen Golf vs. Hyundai Elantra

With a 2L engine, the Elantra sure provides much more power. But this comes in at a loss of handling and acceleration. Because of the added weight, the Elantra is actually the slowest of the lot and gives the poorest MPG. All of this along with a premium price tag does not make it a strong case against the well rounded Golf.
 

Volkswagen Golf vs. Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla has more power than the golf. But the extra power comes at the cost of a heavier ride which fiddles with the driving dynamics. This makes it a very poor handler when compared to the nimble Volkswagen Golf. It has the least luggage volume which takes practicality off of it. This along with being costlier than the Golf makes it the least preferable of the lot.

Final Verdict


The Volkswagen Golf has had the perfect blend of power, handling, and comfort which has kept it afloat for over 45 years! Golf is fun to drive, practical and comfortable. It has a balanced power to comfort character which is hard to come by in any of its competitors thus giving it an edge. So the Volkswagen Golf is the one to go if you want the best of both worlds.