Golf

Overview

Body

Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

147

Power to weight

0.048 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.39

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$1,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

267 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

7/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

37.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 4.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

167 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

3,038 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

Standard

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

0

Owner complaints

0

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.