2015 Volkswagen Golf

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Rating8.2

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Compact Hatchback
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$17,995 - $31,445
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Engaging driving dynamics

Cringy infotainment system

Golf was completely redesigned for 2015 MY

Upscale interior

Decent features for the price

Respectable handling

Specs & Features

$17,995

price

170 hp @ 4500 rpm

horsepower

200 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

1.8L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the compact hatchback class. With 4 trims on offer, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback has a base MSRP of $17,995 competing directly with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Ford Focus Hatchback, and the Kia Rio hatchback. Only a 1.8L turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. Together, they produce 170 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Volkswagen offers the Golf Hatchback in more than 8 stunning colors, with the Silk Blue Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

We recommend skipping the SE trim because it doesn't add much. Consider upgrading to the SEL if you wish to add extra features like a rearview camera and navigation.

Trims

    Launch Edition
    $17,995 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Climatic manual front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    S Launch Edition
    $17,995 onwards
    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl 5M
    • Horsepower: 170 hp @ 4500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 200 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    S
    $19,295 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6AM
    • Horsepower: 150 hp @ 3500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 36 mpg
    SE
    $24,895 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Sliding & tilting glass Sunroof
    SEL
    $27,395 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$17,995- $31,445

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.17

Horsepower

170 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque

236 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$19,210- $24,340

Gasoline

7.95

179 hp @ 6000 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

5

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2015 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    SourceCompare
    6.8 sec15.4 sec
    2015 Scion TC

    Ranked #2

    8 sec-

    2015 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg37 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.330/488.4 mi.
      2015 Scion TC

      Ranked #2

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

      2015 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        167.5 in.70.5 in.57.2 in.5.4 in.103.8 in.
        2015 Scion TC

        Ranked #1

        176.6 in.70.7 in.55.7 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.

        2015 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          22.8 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          2015 Scion TC

          Ranked #2

          14.7 cu.ft.88.4 cu.ft.-

          2015 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
            2015 Scion TC

            Ranked #2

            -14.7 cu.ft.-

            2015 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1083 lbs.2901 lbs.
              2015 Scion TC

              Ranked #1

              -3082 lbs.

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