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2013 Volkswagen Golf

Rating8.1

Ranked #2 in

Compact Hatchback

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$18,095 - $29,725

Starting Price

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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Sophisticated interior design	Choppy performance from the Inline-4 engine	No significant changes
Spacious cabin	Subpar cargo room
Decent gas mileage
Sporty handling

Specs & Features

$29,725

price

140 hp @ 4000 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6AM

engine

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact hatchback segment, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback is a direct competitor to the Kia Rio Hatchback, the Mazda 3 Hatchback, and the Ford Focus Hatchback. The Volkswagen Golf Hatchback starts off at an MSRP of $18,095 with a single trim in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 2.5L Inline-4 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission while a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional, producing 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback manages a 0-60 of 7.8 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG with either of the transmissions.

Buying Advice

With only one trim to choose from, we recommend that you get the Convenience package that comes with heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

Trims

Base
$18,095 onwards

15-Inch alloy wheels
8-Speaker audio system
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Driver Lumbar support
Keyless entry

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2013 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #3	7.7 sec	15.8 sec
2013 Volkswagen GTI Ranked #1	6.4 sec	14.8 sec
2013 Mazda Speed3 Ranked #2	6.5 sec	-
2013 Scion TC Ranked #4	7.9 sec	16.0 sec
2013 Toyota Matrix Ranked #5	9 sec	-

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #2	23 mpg	33 mpg	26 mpg	14.5 gal.	333.5/478.5 mi.
2013 Toyota Matrix Ranked #1	26 mpg	32 mpg	29 mpg	13.2 gal.	343.2/422.4 mi.
2013 Scion TC Ranked #2	23 mpg	31 mpg	26 mpg	14.5 gal.	333.5/449.5 mi.
2013 Volkswagen GTI Ranked #3	21 mpg	31 mpg	25 mpg	14.5 gal.	-
2013 Mazda Speed3 Ranked #4	18 mpg	25 mpg	21 mpg	15.9 gal.	286.2/397.5 mi.

2013 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #7	165.4 in.	70.3 in.	58.3 in.	5.4 in.	101.5 in.
2013 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Ranked #1	196.8 in.	74.8 in.	61.4 in.	6 in.	120.9 in.
2013 Mazda Speed3 Ranked #2	177.6 in.	69.7 in.	57.5 in.	4.7 in.	103.9 in.
2013 Scion TC Ranked #3	174 in.	70.7 in.	55.7 in.	6.3 in.	106.3 in.
2013 Toyota Matrix Ranked #4	171.9 in.	69.5 in.	61 in.	5.8 in.	102.4 in.
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Ranked #5	169.3 in.	70.1 in.	57.9 in.	5.5 in.	104.3 in.

2013 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #1	15 cu.ft.	93 cu.ft.	57 cu.ft.
2013 Volkswagen GTI Ranked #2	15.3 cu.ft.	93.5 cu.ft.	56 cu.ft.
2013 Toyota Matrix Ranked #3	19.8 cu.ft.	94.2 cu.ft.	49.4 cu.ft.
2013 Mazda Speed3 Ranked #4	17 cu.ft.	94.6 cu.ft.	42.8 cu.ft.
2013 Scion TC Ranked #5	14.7 cu.ft.	90 cu.ft.	-

2013 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #1	57 cu.ft.	15 cu.ft.	57 cu.ft.
2013 Toyota Matrix Ranked #2	49.4 cu.ft.	19.8 cu.ft.	49.4 cu.ft.
2013 Mazda Speed3 Ranked #3	42.8 cu.ft.	17 cu.ft.	42.8 cu.ft.
2013 Volkswagen GTI Ranked #4	56 cu.ft.	15.3 cu.ft.	56 cu.ft.
2013 Scion TC Ranked #5	-	14.7 cu.ft.	-

2013 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ranked #2	-	1089 lbs.	2968 lbs.
2013 Toyota Matrix Ranked #1	1500 lbs.	850 lbs.	2844 lbs.
2013 Volkswagen GTI Ranked #2	-	994 lbs.	3034 lbs.
2013 Mazda Speed3 Ranked #2	-	-	3281 lbs.
2013 Scion TC Ranked #2	-	-	3070 lbs.

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