Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,655 | $21,150 | $18,850 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,709 | $19,656 | $17,454 |
| Destination | $895 | $895 | $930 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | 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 | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| 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 | 2-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| 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 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | V-Tex Leatherette | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 4 | 6 Pioneer |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 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 | SmartVent 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 | N/A | Driver |
| 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 | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 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 (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | 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 | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | With Chrome Bar | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L 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 |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Shiftmatic |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.68 | 4.21 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 167.6 " | 176.9 " | 170.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 70.8 " | 69.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 54.9 " | 55.3 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4,500 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 137 @ 6,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,600 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 126 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 39 Mpg | 35 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 90 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 61 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.17/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,963 Lbs. | 2,775 Lbs. | 2,943 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,123 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,021 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 " | 106.3 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.9 " | 59.6 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 61.5 " | 59.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.3 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 35.9 " | 32.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 36.5 " | 39.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 34.5 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.1 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.9 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 52.6 " | 54.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 12.1 Cu.ft. | 20.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 53.7 Cu.ft. | 12.1 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.68 | $0.64 | $0.62 |
| Depreciation | $16,982 | $12,657 | $13,022 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,043 | $1,797 | $1,714 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,053 | $3,453 | $3,846 |
| Insurance | $5,506 | $6,812 | $5,792 |
| Maintenance | $2,843 | $3,525 | $2,907 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,794 | $1,668 |
| Opportunity Costs | $229 | $231 | $213 |
| Total Cost | $33,860 | $32,113 | $30,922 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 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 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | poor | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| 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 | good | N/A |
