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    Volkswagen Golf

    EPA MPG: 23 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    First Take

    The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf has been introduced as a high-performance, premium Golf R, alongside the sporty GTI. The regular non-sporty Golf will no longer be sold in the United States, reflecting the market shift to SUVs.

    2022 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    Good
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    Good
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

    Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    Good
    IIHS Side Crash
    Good
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2022 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      4-door hatchback
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    AWD
    Engines Available
    • 2-liter 4 turbo (315 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • 7-speed sequential
    • 6-speed manual
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Model History