2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf
Compact Hatchback






The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (8)
Launch Edition
96,152,154,49,151TSI S
241,207TSI S
47TSI S
TSI S w/Sunroof
95,49,110TSI S w/Sunroof
47TSI SE
158,59,153TSI SEL
62,157Available packages (3)
GOLF SPORT PACKAGE
Body Kit Rear Hatch Spoiler & Chrome Exhaust TipsLIGHTING PACKAGE
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/AFS Factory installed LED Ambient Interior Lighting Footwell Lights LED Daytime Running LightsLIGHTING PACKAGE (SEL)
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/AFS Factory installed LED Daytime Running LightsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (9)
TSI
96,207,152,154,49,151TSI S
241,153,248TSI
47TSI S
241,153,248,49TSI S
47TSI S
TSI S w/Sunroof
95,110TSI SE
132,236,238,158,59,135,243TSI SEL
62,157Available packages (2)
LIGHTING PACKAGE
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/AFS Factory installed LED Ambient Interior Lighting Footwell Lights LED Reading Lights 2 front and 2 rear LED Daytime Running LightsLIGHTING PACKAGE (SEL)
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/AFS Factory installed LED Daytime Running LightsAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (6)
S
96,132,241,238,207,243,152,153,248,154,49,151S
47Wolfsburg Edition
59,95,49Wolfsburg Edition
47SE
158,243SEL
236,135,62,239,157Available packages (3)
DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
Adaptive Cruise Control Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Traffic Alert Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency BrakingDRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
Adaptive Cruise Control Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Traffic Alert Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency BrakingDRIVER ASSISTANCE & LIGHTING PACKAGE
Bi-Xenon Headlights w/AFS high beam control Park Distance Control Front & Rear parking steering assistant Lane Departure Warning System Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview MirrorAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
S
96,241,207,152,153,248,154,49,151S
47SE
132,238,59,95,49SE
47Available drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (4)
S
96,132,241,238,207,152,153,248,154,49,151S
47SE
59,135,243,239,95,49SE
47Available packages (1)
DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
Active Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Traffic Alert Adaptive Cruise Control Lane Keeping System High Beam Control For headlights Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror Wheels: 17" Alloy Tires: 17" All-SeasonAvailable drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (2)
TSI
209,96,132,241,59,207,152,153,248,95,154,49TSI
47Available drive chains
Front Wheel DriveAvailable engines
4 Cylinder Engine 4 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automatic manualAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend