Compare 2013 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,095 | $18,095 | $18,545 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,371 | $17,371 | $17,881 |
| Destination | $795 | $795 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | SHIFTRONIC | |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.33 | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.4 " | 169.3 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.3 " | 70.1 " | |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 57.9 " | |
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,700 Rpm | 148 @ 6,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 177 @ 4,250 Rpm | 131 @ 4,700 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 37 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 85 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.19/3.43 " | |
| Curb Weight | 2,968 Lbs. | 2,745 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,234 Lbs. | 4,057 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,089 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 750 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 104.3 " | |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 61.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 61.5 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.4 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.0 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 " | 34.6 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 40.1 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 37.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.1 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.0 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 " | 55.9 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 54.9 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.2 Cu.ft. | 23.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 51.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | marginal | marginal | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
