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2019 Volkswagen Golf

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Rating7.3

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$21,845 - $29,995
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

An impressive amount of cargo room on offer

Not too loaded on creature comforts

Introduces a new 1.4L turbocharged engine and 2 new transmissions.

Refined interior with good fit and finish

Braking can be a bit aggressive

Some active safety features are now offered as standard features.

Top-notch handling characteristics for the class

Specs & Features

$21,845

price

147 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

184 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.4L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 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 $21,845 with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $25,245, competing directly with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and the Honda Civic Hatchback. Only a 1.4L turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered; however, there is a choice between 8-Speed Automatic transmission and 6-Speed Manual transmission. Together, they produce 147 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, the Golf hatchback maintains a combined fuel economy of 32 MPG. Volkswagen offers the Golf hatchback in 7 stunning colors, with the Night blue metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf is a fantastic hatchback with loads of practicality to offer. It's available in 2 distinct trim levels and our pick is the base Golf S trim. It lacks a few advanced features but nevertheless offers plenty of refinement and with a base MSRP of $21,845, we consider it our value-for-money option

Trims

    S
    $21,845 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 147 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg
    SE
    $24,145 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 147 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 184 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg

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2019 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.5 sec13.4 sec130 mph
    		3.8 sec12.1 sec172 mph
    		5.4 sec--
    		6.1 sec14.6 sec-
    		7.1 sec15.3 sec-
    2019 Mazda 6

    Ranked #6

    		8.2 sec16.3 sec-
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    2019 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/488.4 mi.
      		29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg12.7 gal.368.3/431.8 mi.
      2019 Mazda 6

      Ranked #3

      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg16.4 gal.426.4/574 mi.
      		24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/448.8 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg12.4 gal.- -
      		20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg18 gal.360/540 mi.

      2019 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		167.6 in.70.8 in.58.2 in.5.4 in.103.8 in.
        		192.8 in.73.2 in.56.5 in.5.3 in.109.3 in.
        2019 Mazda 6

        Ranked #2

        		192.7 in.72.4 in.57.1 in.6.5 in.111.4 in.
        		186.6 in.76.7 in.50.8 in.5 in.110.4 in.
        		179.4 in.73.9 in.56.5 in.5 in.106.3 in.
        		179.2 in.73.4 in.65.2 in.9 in.105.9 in.

        2019 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.53.7 cu.ft.
          2019 Mazda 6

          Ranked #1

          		14.7 cu.ft.99.8 cu.ft.148.9 cu.ft.
          		9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          		14.3 cu.ft.98.5 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.
          		25.2 cu.ft.97.9 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.
          		17.5 cu.ft.92.5 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.

          2019 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		53.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.53.7 cu.ft.-
            		47.9 cu.ft.17.5 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.74 ft.
            		108.4 cu.ft.9 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.-
            2019 Mazda 6

            Ranked #4

            		148.9 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.148.9 cu.ft.-
            		46.2 cu.ft.-46.2 cu.ft.-
            		44.5 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.44.5 cu.ft.-

            2019 Volkswagen Golf vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-915 lbs.2963 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.1023 lbs.3823 lbs.
              		1038 lbs.1031 lbs.2809 lbs.
              		-1133 lbs.3552 lbs.
              		--3880 lbs.
              2019 Mazda 6

              Ranked #3

              		-1040 lbs.3433 lbs.

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