Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
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MSRP$27,595 | MSRP$21,895 |
Listings3879 | Listings636 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummarySmall, fun cars hold a special place in my heart. I’ve always been a fan of little yet mighty automobiles, and not just because they put performance within easier financial reach. You simply cannot help but smile when you drive one, and smiling is good for you. So, think of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI as a contributor to a healthier lifestyle, because you’ll be smiling plenty from behind its steering wheel. | |
Reviews SummaryWhat defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3062 lbs | Curb Weight3053 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height58.3 in |
Length168.0 in | Length179.8 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload970 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,595 | $21,895 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Small, fun cars hold a special place in my heart. I’ve always been a fan of little yet mighty automobiles, and not just because they put performance within easier financial reach. You simply cannot help but smile when you drive one, and smiling is good for you. So, think of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI as a contributor to a healthier lifestyle, because you’ll be smiling plenty from behind its steering wheel. | What defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3062 lbs | 3053 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.3 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 179.8 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | 970 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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