Compare 2015 Volkswagen Golf - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $19,295 | $18,945 | $18,590 |
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Invoice | $18,523 | $18,131 | $17,698 |
Destination | $820 | $820 | $825 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Manual |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
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 | Power | Fixed |
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 | Optional | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | 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 |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
Remote Trunk Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Leather |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | Glove Box Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Speakers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | N/A | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
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 | Standard | N/A |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Optional |
First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
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 (12 Month/10,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Accents | Black W/chrome Surround |
Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 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 | Front-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
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 | Torsion Beam |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Optional | Sportmatic |
Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 3.85 | 4.19 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 167.5 " | 175.6 " | 178.3 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.5 " | 70.7 " | 70.1 " |
Exterior Height | 57.2 " | 57.3 " | 55.5 " |
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
Horsepower | 170 @ 4,500 Rpm | 155 @ 6,000 Rpm | 173 @ 6,500 Rpm |
Torque | 200 @ 1,600 Rpm | 150 @ 4,000 Rpm | 154 @ 4,700 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 37 Mpg | 40 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 86 Mph | 94 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.29/3.59 " | 3.19/3.82 " |
Curb Weight | 2,901 Lbs. | 2,797 Lbs. | 2,820 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,123 Lbs. | N/A | 3,858 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,082 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Wheelbase | 103.8 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
Front Track | 61.0 " | 61.2 " | 61.2 " |
Rear Track | 59.8 " | 61.4 " | 61.7 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.4 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .29 | .28 | N/A |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.2 " | 42.2 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 35.8 " | 35.9 " |
Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.6 " | 38.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.6 " | 36.4 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.5 " | 53.8 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 53.5 " | 53.5 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 57.2 " | 55.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 54.4 " | 53.0 " |
Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 20.2 Cu.ft. | 13.3 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 52.7 Cu.ft. | 47.1 Cu.ft. | 13.3 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
Cost To Own Edit | |||
Cost Rating | Below Average | Good | Average |
Cost Per Mile | $0.67 | $0.62 | $0.63 |
Depreciation | $11,993 | $11,674 | $11,394 |
Fees and Taxes | $1,428 | $1,415 | $1,387 |
Fuel Cost | $4,646 | $4,109 | $4,971 |
Insurance | $6,040 | $5,792 | $6,564 |
Maintenance | $6,042 | $4,747 | $5,784 |
Repairs | $1,907 | $1,497 | $0 |
Opportunity Costs | $359 | $346 | $369 |
Total Cost | $33,696 | $30,846 | $31,706 |
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 5 | 4 | N/A |
Overall | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | N/A |
Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
Overall Front | 4 | 5 | N/A |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | N/A |
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | acceptable | good | N/A |
Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
Overall Evaluation | 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 |
Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | N/A |
Lower Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | N/A |
Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
Restraints | good | good | N/A |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |