Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,910 | $18,850 | $20,840 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,073 | $17,454 | $19,941 |
| Destination | $895 | $930 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | 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 | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | 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 |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 Pioneer | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | MAZDA CONNECT |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 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 |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Black | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/45WR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum | 18" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.5L 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 | Servotronic | 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 | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Shiftmatic | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.21 | 3.85 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 167.6 " | 170.5 " | 175.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 69.3 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 55.3 " | 57.3 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4,500 Rpm | 137 @ 6,100 Rpm | 184 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,600 Rpm | 126 @ 4,000 Rpm | 185 @ 3,250 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 35 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 82 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.17/3.48 " | 3.50/3.94 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,963 Lbs. | 2,943 Lbs. | 3,046 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,123 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,021 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 " | 102.4 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 59.6 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 59.3 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .30 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.6 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 32.7 " | 35.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 39.7 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.5 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 55.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 54.3 " | 57.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 54.1 " | 54.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 20.8 Cu.ft. | 20.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 53.7 Cu.ft. | N/A | 47.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.63 | $0.62 | $0.71 |
| Depreciation | $14,943 | $13,022 | $14,941 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,850 | $1,714 | $1,853 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,053 | $3,846 | $4,113 |
| Insurance | $5,495 | $5,792 | $7,078 |
| Maintenance | $2,743 | $2,907 | $3,394 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,668 | $1,701 |
| Opportunity Costs | $215 | $213 | $246 |
| Total Cost | $31,248 | $30,922 | $35,264 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | 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 | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | basic | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
