Compare 2019 Volkswagen Golf specifications by trim levels

Golf is a 5-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $21,845 to $24,145, the Volkswagen Golf faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge Dart.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Golf has a maximum towing capacity of 1800 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen Golf boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 37 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.80mm x 167.60mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2019 Volkswagen Golf

  • Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal

  • Wheelbase: 103.8 in

  • MPG: 29 city/37 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec

  • Ground clearance: 5.4 in

  • Engine: 1.4L I-4

  • Towing capacity: 1800 lbs

  • Curb: 2963 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 167.6 x 70.8 x 58.2



2019 Volkswagen Golf Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Golf is offered in 2 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Golf safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen Golf specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Hatchback

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 1.4L I-4 DOHC

    • Horsepower 147 hp @ 1956

    • Torque 184 lb-ft. @ 1,400

    • Charge system intercooled turbo

    • Transmission 6-spd man w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.7 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 167.6 in

    • Width 70.8 in

    • Height 58.2 in

    • Wheelbase 103.8 in

    • Curb Weight 2963 lbs

    • GVWR 4123 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1800 lbs

    • Ground clearance 5.4 in

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 17.4 ft

    • Cargo capacity 53.7 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 13.2 gal

    • City 29 mpg

    • Combined 33 mpg

    • Highway 37 mpg

    • Highway range 488.4 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 72/72,000 mths/miles



Specifications

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Exterior length
167.6 in 167.6 in
Exterior body width
70.8 in 70.8 in
Exterior height
58.2 in 58.2 in
Horsepower
147 hp 147 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft. 184 lb-ft.
Curb weight
2963 lbs 2963 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4123 lbs 4123 lbs
Wheelbase
103.8 in 103.8 in
Turning radius
17.9 '' 17.9 ''
Ground clearance
5.4 in 5.4 in
Front legroom
41.2 in 41.2 in
Rear legroom
35.6 in 35.6 in
Front headroom
38 in 38 in
Rear headroom
38 in 38 in
Front shoulder room
56 in 56 in
Rear shoulder room
54 in 54 in
Fuel tank
13.2 gal. 13.2 gal.
Payload
1,021 lbs. 1,021 lbs.

Interior Features

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Air conditioning, front
Climatic manual Climatic manual
Clock
in-dash in-dash
Cupholders
front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim
leather leather
12V DC power outlet
3 3
Overhead console
mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console
full full
Floor mats
carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows
power power
Rear windows
power power
1-touch window up
front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down
front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation
analog analog
Illuminated vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear view mirror
day-night day-night
Fuel door release
power power
Seatback storage pockets
2 2
Steering wheel material
leather leather

Exterior Features

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Antenna
integrated roof integrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim
black w/chrome accents black w/chrome accents
Fog/driving lights
front
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door
liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows
light light
Rear window type
fixed fixed
Mirrors
dual power remote dual power remote
Sunroof
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler
lip lip
Wheels
15 silver aluminum 16 silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel
compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval fixed interval

Seats

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Front seat type
bucket bucket
Standard seating
5 5
Front driver seat direction controls
2-way power 2-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls
2-way power 2-way power
Lumbar support
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests
center center
Front head restraints
adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats
60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest
with pass-thru with pass-thru
Rear head restraints
3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim
cloth V-Tex leatherette

Entertainment System

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player
in-dash mounted single
Speakers
6 6
1st row LCD screen
1 1

Safety and Security Features

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection
Traction control
ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
front front
Headlights
halogen halogen
Exterior light control
fully automatic fully automatic
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Ignition disable
Immobilizer III Immobilizer III
Lane departure warning
Lane Keeping System (Lane Assist)
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
VW Car-Net

Mechanical Features

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Engine
1.4L I-4 1.4L I-4
Brakes
4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel 4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steel stainless steel
Steering
rack and pinion rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering
Servotronic Servotronic
Suspension tuning
regular regular
Front suspension type
strut strut
Front shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs
coil coil
Rear suspension type
multi-link multi-link
Rear shocks
gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs
coil coil
Sequential shift control
Tiptronic Tiptronic
Transmission
6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio
3.39 3.39
Turbocharger
intercooled turbo intercooled turbo

Other Specs

1.4T S 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

1.4T SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Luggage capacity
17.4 cu.ft. 17.4 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
53.7 cu.ft. 53.7 cu.ft.
Base engine size
1.4 liters 1.4 liters
Base engine type
I-4 I-4
Horsepower rpm
5,000 5,000
Torque rpm
1,400 1,400
EPA mileage estimates
29 City / 37 Hwy 29 City / 37 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
front and rear front and rear
Lighting - dome light
fade fade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
front front
Engine - valvetrain
DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
72/72,000 72/72,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
72/72,000 72/72,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
84/100,000 84/100,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
36/36,000 36/36,000
Tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittent variable intermittent