Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#3
Best 2021 Hatchbacks
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Based on 14 rankings.
#1
Best 2014 Wagons
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Based on 12 rankings.

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2021 Volkswagen Golf
TSI FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$22,184
57 listings nationwide

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$11,464
13 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2021 Volkswagen Golf
TSI FWD
Stephen Edelstein Preview:

The storied, decades-long, run of the Volkswagen Golf will come to an end after the 2021 model year. VW has announced plans to remove the standard Golf from the U.S. market, leaving on...

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
Eric Tallberg Preview:

The folks at Volkswagen claim their 2014 Jetta SportWagen offers the only diesel-powered station wagon on the market. Possibly that’s so because it’s about the only car on the market t...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2021 Volkswagen Golf
TSI FWD
jag writes:
Yes, not roomy as eleantra as Hyundai Elantra GT. Does not have a sport mode as the Elantra GT. And the entera...
Looks/Style Ranked 2021 Hyundai Elantra GT better.
"It is modern and elegant design. Almost everyone stops and looks at Elantra GT. No one stops and looks the VW. "
Back Seats Ranked 2021 Hyundai Elantra GT better.
"Drink divider."
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
30
djemge writes:
I loved my 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen, TDI. Only traded it in because VW bought it back due to the emissions con...
Power Ranked 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI SEL better.
"The aerodynamics. "
Front Seats Ranked 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI SEL worse.
"The sporty seats are more bolstered which are perfect for my son, but not as comfortable for those with medium to larger body types The Jetta seats were more comfortable overall, but not as stylish."
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nhansby writes:
-Fun Handling -Amazing fuel economy -dirt cheap for what it is -premium at a budget -a little underpowered...
Value Ranked 2014 Toyota RAV4 LE worse.
"fuel economy and drivability is 10/10 compared to the rav4"
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5
tyrbloom writes:
Only had my VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen for a few months. So far, I love it. Great handling and very comfortable...
Handling Ranked 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited better.
"Hard to beat Subarus All Wheel Drive technology."
Looks/Style Ranked 2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Limited worse.
"Smoother, cleaner lines. Definitely nicer looking interior."
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Specs

2021 Volkswagen Golf
TSI FWD
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
29 MPG
29 MPG
23 MPG
23 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
39 MPG
36 MPG
33 MPG
30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 14.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
147 hp @ 5,000 RPM
147 hp @ 5,000 RPM
170 hp @ 5,700 RPM
170 hp @ 5,700 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM
184 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
5 cylinders
5 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
1,400 cc
1,400 cc
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.93 in x 3.15 in
2.93 in x 3.15 in
3.25 in x 3.6 in
3.25 in x 3.6 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 41.1 in
Back Legroom 35.6 in 35.5 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 17.4 cu ft 32.8 cu ft
Maximum Payload 915 lbs 970 lbs
Exterior
Length 167.6 in 179.4 in
Width 70.8 in 70.1 in
Height 58.2 in 59.2 in
Wheelbase 103.6 in 101.5 in

Available Options

2021 Volkswagen Golf
TSI FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
S FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Uni
  • Candy White
  • Moonrock Silver Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Tempest Blue Metallic
  • Toffee Brown Metallic
  • Tornado Red

Option Packages

  • Bicycle Roof Rack Kit
  • Body Kit
  • Roof Edge Spoiler
  • Roof Rack Kit (Discontinued)
  • Ski Roof Rack Kit
  • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Wheels: 17" Goal Silver Alloy (4)

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