2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 70.8 in
  • Length: 168.0 in
  • Height: 57.2 in
  • Wheelbase: 103.8 in

2015 Golf Diesel has a relatively long wheelbase ( 103.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3080 - 3126 lbs.

Interior

2015 Golf Diesel - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.4 inShoulder Room: 55.9 in
2015 Golf Diesel - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.1 inShoulder Room: 53.9 in
2015 Golf Diesel - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

22.8 ft3

2015 Golf Diesel seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Golf Diesel ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 22.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2015 Golf TDI S

2015 Golf TDI SE

2015 Golf TDI SEL

Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP$22,345$25,895$28,395
Engine2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel
HP150 hp150 hp150 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City30 MPG30 MPG30 MPG
Highway45 MPG45 MPG45 MPG
Combined36 MPG36 MPG36 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Golf Hatchback Diesel comes in three trim levels, with an average price that is $790 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Golf Diesel has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 36 mpg.

Safety

2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 111
  • Recalls: 11

2015 Golf Hatchback Diesel has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and eleven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also eleven recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively high number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 19:00:24 ET
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