The ride is comfortable, the rear seat is relatively roomy, and the controls are a model of clarity. On top of that, the quiet cabin contributes to the Golf's solid and upscale feel. We got 28 mpg overall when we tested the Golf with a 1.8-liter engine. The current powertrain is a 147-hp, 1.4-liter turbo mated to either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain returned 34 mpg overall in our tested Jetta. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning are standard.