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Volkswagen Golf
VITAL STATS
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Engine
2.5L I-5
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Power
170 @ 5,700 rpm
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Transmission
5-spd man w/OD
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0-60
7.4 seconds
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Drivetrain
front-wheel
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$340 - $653
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Seating
5 passengers
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Cargo
46.0 cu.ft.
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Warranty
36 months/36,000 miles
The fun to drive compact German hatchback returned to the North American market in 2010 to replace the Rabbit, a name that was revived in North America back in 2006 for the then new MkV hatchback version of the Jetta.
The MkVI Golf is available in two-door and four-door bodystyles and can be powered by either a 170-hp 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder gas engine, or a new 140-hp 2.0-liter TDI clean-diesel engine. Buyers that go with the gas engine can choose between either a five-speed manual transmission or six-speed Tiptronic automatic; while TDI buyers select from either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed DSG auto with Tiptronic. Standard safety features on all models include, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, tire pressure monitoring and six airbags. TDI models are extra equipped with features such as sport suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels/tires, leather steering wheel and shift knob, touch-screen 6-disc audio system with SIRIUS and floor mats.
For 2012, fog lights and a rear pass-through armrest are now standard on the 2.5 models. Bluetooth and heated washer jets are now standard on the TDI models.
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The Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel-drive compact in two-door and four-door body styles. Both are hatchback designs that seat five. We found the Golf enjoyable to drive, smooth and fuel efficient. The front seats are comfortable and the cabin is roomy and functional, austere but of pleasingly high quality. ... Read Full Review
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