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2014 Volkswagen Golf

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Rating8.8

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Compact Hatchback
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$19,995 - $27,995
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Upscale and roomy cabin

Disappointing gas mileage

2-door hatchback replaced with a 4-door version

Engaging handling

Only a base trim if offered

Manual transmission discontinued

Potent powertrain

Specs & Features

$27,995

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

The 2014 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the compact hatchback class. With a single trim on offer, the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback has a base MSRP of $17,995 competing directly with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Ford Focus Hatchback, and the Hyundai Elantra GT. Only a 2.5L inline-5 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback maintains a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. Volkswagen offers the Golf Hatchback in 6 stunning colors, with the Tornado Red being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2014 Volkswagen Golf is an involved hatchback in its segment. There is only a single trim offered and we adding the Convenience and Sunroof package that equips the car with a sunroof, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, and satellite radio.

Trims

    Base
    $19,995 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Climatic manual front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio

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8.8
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Price

$19,995- $27,995

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.8

Horsepower

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

236 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

7.51

179 hp @ 6000 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

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Gasoline

7.88

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

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2014 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    		SourceCompare
    		8.1 sec16.1 sec
    		7.7 sec-
    2014 Scion TC

    Ranked #2

    		8 sec-
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    2014 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/478.5 mi.
      		24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg14.5 gal.-
      2014 Scion TC

      Ranked #2

      		23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg14.5 gal.333.5/449.5 mi.

      2014 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		165.4 in.70.3 in.58.2 in.5.4 in.101.5 in.

        2014 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

        Ranked #1

        		196.8 in.74.8 in.61.4 in.5.7 in.120.9 in.
        2014 Scion TC

        Ranked #2

        		176.6 in.70.7 in.55.7 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        		165.9 in.70 in.57.8 in.5 in.101.5 in.

        2014 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		15.2 cu.ft.92.9 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.
          		15.2 cu.ft.92.9 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          2014 Scion TC

          Ranked #2

          		14.7 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.-

          2014 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		46 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.
            2014 Scion TC

            Ranked #2

            		-14.7 cu.ft.-
            		46 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.

            2014 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		999 lbs.3102 lbs.
              		994 lbs.3160 lbs.
              2014 Scion TC

              Ranked #1

              		-3082 lbs.

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