Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-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
- Cyl
- 5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 27.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 165 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,994 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 69
- Theft rate
- 0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
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.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL23%
- AIR BAGS11%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
- ENGINE7%
- POWER TRAIN7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 96 total.
Volkswagen Golf: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA18003Openopened Apr 18, 2018AIR BAGS
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
PE11023opened Aug 2, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage
EA11003opened Feb 7, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
PE10034opened Aug 26, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP)
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.