Compare 2019 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,845 | $21,550 | $23,140 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,971 | $20,026 | $21,426 |
| Destination | $895 | $955 | $955 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini |
| 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 | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | 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 | Leather/metal-look | 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 | 8-way Power |
| 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 | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Foldable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth/leatherette | SofTex Cloth/leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | N/A | HondaLink | Safety Connect |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | 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 (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 | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Black | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| 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 |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P235/40WR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/40VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents 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 | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.4L 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 |
| 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 | 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 | VSA | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Optional | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.11 | 3.79 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 167.6 " | 177.3 " | 172.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 70.9 " | 70.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 54.9 " | 57.1 " |
| Engine | 1.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 5,000 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 168 @ 6,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,400 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 155 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 29 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 37 Mpg | 35 Mpg | 37 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.5 Seconds | N/A | 7.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.0 Seconds | N/A | 15.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | N/A | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | N/A | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 2.93/3.15 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.17/3.84 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,963 Lbs. | 2,826 Lbs. | 3,060 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,123 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,021 Lbs. | N/A | 860 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 " | 106.3 " | 103.9 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.5 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 61.1 " | 60.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.7 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 35.9 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.2 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 34.6 " | 38.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.1 " | 45.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.9 " | 54.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 52.6 " | 54.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.4 Cu.ft. | 12.1 Cu.ft. | 17.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 53.7 Cu.ft. | 12.1 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Good | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.7 | $0.73 | $0.77 |
| Depreciation | $15,420 | $13,022 | $16,062 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,103 | $2,089 | $2,204 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,570 | $6,159 | $5,668 |
| Insurance | $6,894 | $7,592 | $7,412 |
| Maintenance | $2,690 | $3,979 | $3,047 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,744 | $1,618 |
| Opportunity Costs | $220 | $243 | $236 |
| Total Cost | $34,806 | $36,704 | $38,257 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | acceptable | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| 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 | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
