Volkswagen Golf Overview

The Golf is a 2- or 4-door, 5-passenger family coupe, available in 6 trims, ranging from the 2.5L 2 Door to the 2.0L 4 Door TDI. The Golf is Volkswagen’s compact hatchback and was previously sold as the Rabbit in the US.

MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$17,620

2.5-liter, I5, 170-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional

Average Consumer Rating:

Expert Rating:

“I love the sportiness and utility of these cars. And to top it off, I just like the way they look.”

“Refinement is the name of the R32’s game. Get inside, wheel it around the block, take it on the highway, then drive it in sheets of wind-driven rain.”

Which do you prefer? The R32 powered by a normally aspirated V6 or the GTI with a turbocharged I4? Watch the video to learn more about what each car has to offer.