Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Beetle
Overview | |
MSRP$17,995 | MSRP$20,220 |
Average price$13,405 | Average price$14,519 |
Listings780 | Listings1554 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen Golf practically defines the hatchback, and the latest version is no exception. With a refined interior and an engaging, let’s-take-the-back-road driving demeanor, the new Golf is a fun yet practical little car. Don’t expect it to be cheap, though, especially if you want modern creature comforts. | |
Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2901 lbs | Curb Weight3020 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height58.6 in |
Length167.5 in | Length168.8 in |
Width70.5 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase103.8 in | Wheelbase100.1 in |
Maximum Payload1083 lbs | Maximum Payload761 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,995 | $20,220 |
Average price | $13,405 | $14,519 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Volkswagen Golf practically defines the hatchback, and the latest version is no exception. With a refined interior and an engaging, let’s-take-the-back-road driving demeanor, the new Golf is a fun yet practical little car. Don’t expect it to be cheap, though, especially if you want modern creature comforts. | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2901 lbs | 3020 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.6 in |
Length | 167.5 in | 168.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 100.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1083 lbs | 761 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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