Volkswagen Golf Diesel is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2015 model year, there are three trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel engine that produces 150 horsepower.
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.
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.
Trim | 2015 Golf TDI S | 2015 Golf TDI SE | 2015 Golf TDI SEL |
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Starging MSRP | $22,345 | $25,895 | $28,395 |
Engine | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Diesel |
HP | 150 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Highway | 45 MPG | 45 MPG | 45 MPG |
Combined | 36 MPG | 36 MPG | 36 MPG |
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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.
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.