Overview
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf makes for an excellent contender in the compact hatchback class. With 2 trims on offer, the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback has a base MSRP of $19,895 with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $27,995, competing directly with the Mazda 3 Hatchback and the Honda Civic Hatchback. Only a 1.8L turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered; however, there is a choice between 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain is rated at 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque with the automatic transmission, while the manual transmission-equipped Golf puts out 184 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, the Golf hatchback maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Volkswagen offers the Golf hatchback in 7 stunning colors, with the Silk blue metallic being a particular favorite of ours.
