Overview
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback is a compact hatchback offered as a standalone trim with 2-door and 4-door body styles, starting off at a base MSRP of $17,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Hyundai Elantra Touring Hatchback, and the Kia Forte Hatchback. The Golf offers a single powertrain. It is a 2.5L Inline-5 making 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is also a diesel engine on offer. The Golf reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.1 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the transmission, the Golf can manage a combined fuel economy between 26 and 27 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Golf comes in really pull you towards itself.
