The popular Volkswagen Golf is offered in a 4-door hatchback form. The Golf GTI is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 241-horsepower mated to either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission. The Golf R uses the same engine tuned to produce 315 horsepower.
The Golf GTI is offered in three trims, S, SE and Autobahn while the Golf R is available with only one AWD trim. The S trim comes well equipped with 18-inch wheels, LED headlamps, daytime running lights and fog lights, intelligent cruise control, a heated leather steering wheel, heated front seats, premium cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, 4 USB ports, push button engine start, and an 8.25-inch touchscreen.
The Autobahan trim adds 19-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control with separate rear controls, an HD satellite radio, mobile hotspot, a 10-inch touchscreen, and an integrated navigation system.
The Golf R features 19-inch alloy wheels, auto-leveling directionally adaptive high beams, a power sunroof, a sport suspension, heated and ventilated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, driver seat memory, automatic dual-zone climate control with separate rear controls, a premium 9-speaker sound system, and a 10-inch touchscreen.
Standard safety features across the lineup include 6 airbags, a rear camera, parking sensors, active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, and a pedestrian detection system.
Practical And Spacious Hatchback Layout
Sharp Steering And Handling
Impressive Fuel Economy
Affordable Performance
Electric Option
After a redesign in 2022 the Golf GTI carries over with minimal changes while the Golf R gets a new limited 20th Anniversary Edition trim.
Few cars have the staying power or instant recognition of the Volkswagen Golf and the seventh-generation Golf picks up right where its predecessor left off--with even more to like. As a leader in the busy hatchback segment, the Golf is loaded with standard features, excellent ergonomics, and plenty of practical space for passengers and cargo. Turbocharged power gives the Golf just enough pep. The GTI is perennially lauded in the "hot hatch" segment. Overall, the VW Golf family offers tremendous value and flexibility for anyone interested in owning one.
