Redesigned for the 2015 model year, the coarse and antiquated five-cylinder powering the previous Golf is replaced by a smoother, more refined 170-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo, which delivers 28 mpg overall.
Soft-touch materials, quality components and comfortably supportive seats upgrade the passenger experience considerably.
A wagon and a high-performance AWD Golf R were also added to the lineup.
While choosing between models is largely a budget decision, we do recommend finding a car with the optional lighting package as the HID headlights perform much better than the standard halogens.
You'll need to get at least an S w/Sunroof for this package.
Note: Volkswagen suspended sales of 2016 TDI diesel versions of the Beetle, Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, and Passat; as well as the Audi A3, due to the EPA notification of emissions violations.
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