Compare 2013 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,095 | $17,965 | $49,800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,371 | $16,707 | $46,812 |
| Destination | $795 | $790 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Mechanical | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Foldable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Childseat | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | Bucket |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Laminated Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR19.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Turbo/supercharger |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | N/A | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Instant Traction(TM) All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Transverse Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | DSTC/RSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Geartronic |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.29 | 3.33 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.4 " | 175.5 " | 194.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.3 " | 69.0 " | 79.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 55.0 " | 69.9 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,700 Rpm | 140 @ 6,500 Rpm | 316 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 177 @ 4,250 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm | 295 @ 2,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 89 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 56 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.19/3.44 " | 3.23/3.67 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,968 Lbs. | 2,716 Lbs. | 4,394 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,234 Lbs. | N/A | 5,798 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,089 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 103.2 " | 117.5 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 59.0 " | 65.7 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 59.9 " | 65.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.2 " | 40.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 " | 30.8 " | 37.0 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 31.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 38.1 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 34.3 " | 38.5 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.2 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 49.0 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 " | 55.1 " | 57.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 52.2 " | 56.5 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 46.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.2 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 12.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 65.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 18.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.12 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $28,944 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $3,289 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $7,897 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $5,543 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $2,651 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,488 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $930 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $55,917 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | acceptable | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
