Volkswagen Golf

Germany · 1985–1993, 1996–2006, 2010–2021

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Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.

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Specs — 2021
ClassCompact Cars
Engine1.4L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
MPG29 city · 36 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$2,050
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSave $1,250
Tailpipe CO₂279 g/mi
EPA Fuel Economy Score7/10
EPA GHG Score7/10

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall★★★★★
Frontal Crash★★★★☆
Side Crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

Class
C-segment
Preceded by
Volkswagen Beetle

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7 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 model year.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
SERVICE BRAKES
2
SEAT BELTS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
ENGINE
1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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