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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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 S

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

$13,998
Est. $190/mo
$1,000 Below market
RMV: $14,998
Price Drop, $992
Earlier Price: $14,990 (12 Nov 2024)
Mileage 81,740 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
57 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Blasius of New Britain
CT,  0
4.0
(Based 81 Review)
(860) 891*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$16,895
Est. $229/mo
$1,312 Below market
RMV: $18,207
Price Drop, $54
Earlier Price: $16,949 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 45,047 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
118 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Stadium Nissan
Orange, CA
4.0
(Based 2058 Review)
(657) 88*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$12,995
Est. $176/mo
$508 Below market
RMV: $13,503
Mileage 74,840 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
58 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Varner Auto Sales Inc
Davidsville, PA
4.0
(Based 71 Review)
(814) 47*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$16,924
Est. $229/mo
$530 Below market
RMV: $17,454
Price Drop, $453
Earlier Price: $17,377 (14 Nov 2024)
Mileage 34,468 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
55 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Manual
Cavalier Mazda
Chesapeake, VA
4.0
(Based 555 Review)
(757) 20*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$14,222
Est. $193/mo
$1,323 Below market
RMV: $15,545
Price Drop, $222
Earlier Price: $14,444 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 84,669 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
104 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Osborne Chevrolet
Byron, GA
4.0
(Based 380 Review)
(478) 20*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$16,490
Est. $223/mo
$560 Below market
RMV: $17,050
Price Drop, $460
Earlier Price: $16,950 (26 Oct 2024)
Mileage 67,195 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
178 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Easterns Automotive Group of Baltimore
Rosedale, MD
4.0
(Based 5112 Review)
(888) 65*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$18,500
Est. $251/mo
$687 Below market
RMV: $19,187
Price Drop, $3,000
Earlier Price: $21,500 (17 Sep 2024)
Mileage 44,413 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
234 Days in market
BLUE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Choice Automotive Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
4.0
(Based 1741 Review)
(808) 35*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$14,789
Est. $200/mo
$38 Above market
RMV: $14,751
Price Drop, $108
Earlier Price: $14,897 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 55,991 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
127 Days in market
RED
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
S & D Auto Sales - West Bridgewater
MA,  0
4.0
(Based 195 Review)
(774) 771*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$13,677
Est. $185/mo
$311 Below market
RMV: $13,988
Price Drop, $311
Earlier Price: $13,988 (5 Nov 2024)
Mileage 86,988 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
42 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Car Source
Pasadena, CA
5.0
(Based 3 Review)
(626) 263*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$14,999
Est. $203/mo
$86 Above market
RMV: $14,913
Mileage 56,189 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
22 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
RPM Automotive
Portland, OR
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$17,671
Est. $239/mo
$921 Below market
RMV: $18,592
Price Drop, $138
Earlier Price: $17,809 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 52,570 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
23 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Chapman Volkswagen
Scottsdale, AZ
4.0
(Based 801 Review)
(480) 42*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$17,373
Est. $235/mo
$713 Below market
RMV: $18,086
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $17,673 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 60,137 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
43 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Phoenix, AZ
4.0
(Based 10020 Review)
(602) 24*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$9,800
Est. $133/mo
$51 Above market
RMV: $9,749
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $10,800 (27 Oct 2024)
Mileage 138,048 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
373 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Global Motors
Binghamton, NY
4.0
(Based 188 Review)
(607) 23*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$14,750
Est. $200/mo
$858 Below market
RMV: $15,608
Price Drop, $375
Earlier Price: $15,125 (20 Nov 2024)
Mileage 53,430 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
15 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Westgate Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Raleigh, NC
4.0
(Based 3984 Review)
(919) 86*****
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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)

$13,900
Est. $188/mo
$247 Above market
RMV: $13,653
Price Drop, $4,000
Earlier Price: $17,900 (5 Nov 2024)
Mileage 96,485 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
24 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Volkswagen of Lee's Summit
Lees Summit, MO
4.0
(Based 3590 Review)
(816) 28*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$17,392
Est. $236/mo
$111 Above market
RMV: $17,281
Price Rise, $1,291
Earlier Price: $16,101 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 54,292 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
11 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Hertz Car Sales Kearny Mesa
San Diego, CA
3.0
(Based 165 Review)
(858) 63*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$13,442
Est. $182/mo
$431 Below market
RMV: $13,873
Price Drop, $528
Earlier Price: $13,970 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 83,930 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
33 Days in market
BLACK
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Valencia BMW
Valencia, CA
4.0
(Based 3276 Review)
(661) 20*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$15,992
Est. $217/mo
$428 Below market
RMV: $16,420
Price Drop, $800
Earlier Price: $16,792 (6 Nov 2024)
Mileage 81,141 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
87 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
Burien Chevrolet
Burien, WA
3.0
(Based 679 Review)
(206) 39*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$18,998
Est. $257/mo
$214 Above market
RMV: $18,784
Mileage 23,265 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 2 Owner
28 Days in market
WHITE
Hatchback
I4
Manual
CarMax Sacramento South
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 2023 Review)
(916) 50*****
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2019 Volkswagen Golf S

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

$14,395
Est. $195/mo
$106 Below market
RMV: $14,501
Price Rise, $1,000
Earlier Price: $13,395 (9 Oct 2024)
Mileage 101,433 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
290 Days in market
GRAY
Hatchback
I4
Automatic
QC Motors
Fayetteville, AR
4.0
(Based 156 Review)
(479) 44*****
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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.