When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

2015 Volkswagen Golf Trim Levels & Specs

Photo 2015 Volkswagen Golf

2015 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Compare important 2015 Volkswagen Golf technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Exterior length 167.5 " 167.5 " 167.5 " 167.5 " 167.5 " 167.5 " 167.5 " 167.5 "
Exterior body width 70.5 " 70.5 " 70.8 " 70.8 " 70.8 " 70.8 " 70.8 " 70.8 "
Exterior height 57.2 " 57.2 " 57.2 " 57.2 " 57.2 " 57.2 " 57.2 " 57.2 "
Horsepower 170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 170 @ 6,200 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm 150 @ 4,000 rpm
Torque 184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 184 @ 1,500 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm 236 @ 1,750 rpm
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 8.0 seconds 8.0 seconds 9.0 seconds 9.0 seconds 9.0 seconds 9.1 seconds 9.1 seconds 9.1 seconds
1/4 mile time 16.3 seconds 16.3 seconds 16.6 seconds 16.6 seconds 16.6 seconds 16.8 seconds 16.8 seconds 16.8 seconds
1/4 mile speed 83 mph 83 mph 81 mph 81 mph 81 mph 81 mph 81 mph 81 mph
Lateral acceleration (g) .8 .8 .8 .8 .8 .9 .9 .9
Slalom speed 59 mph 59 mph 59 mph 59 mph 59 mph 60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.25/3.31 " 3.19/3.76 " 3.19/3.76 " 3.19/3.76 "
Curb weight 2,901 lbs. 2,901 lbs. 3,023 lbs. 3,023 lbs. 3,023 lbs. 3,080 lbs. 3,080 lbs. 3,080 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4,123 lbs. 4,123 lbs. 4,167 lbs. 4,167 lbs. 4,167 lbs. 4,211 lbs. 4,211 lbs. 4,211 lbs.
Wheelbase 103.8 " 103.8 " 103.8 " 103.8 " 103.8 " 103.8 " 103.8 " 103.8 "
Front track 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 " 61.0 "
Rear track 59.8 " 59.8 " 59.8 " 59.8 " 59.8 " 59.8 " 59.8 " 59.8 "
Turning radius 17.9 '' 17.9 '' 17.9 '' 17.9 '' 17.9 '' 17.9 '' 17.9 '' 17.9 ''
Front legroom 41.2 " 41.2 " 41.2 " 41.2 " 41.2 " 41.2 " 41.2 " 41.2 "
Rear legroom 35.6 " 35.6 " 35.6 " 35.6 " 35.6 " 35.6 " 35.6 " 35.6 "
Front headroom 38.4 " 38.4 " 38.4 " 38.4 " 38.4 " 38.4 " 38.4 " 38.4 "
Rear headroom 38.1 " 38.1 " 38.1 " 38.1 " 38.1 " 38.1 " 38.1 " 38.1 "
Front shoulder room 55.9 " 55.9 " 55.9 " 55.9 " 55.9 " 55.9 " 55.9 " 55.9 "
Rear shoulder room 53.9 " 53.9 " 53.9 " 53.9 " 53.9 " 53.9 " 53.9 " 53.9 "
Luggage volume 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft. 22.8 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft. 52.7 cu.ft.
Passenger volume 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft. 93 cu.ft.
Fuel tank 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal.
Payload 1,083 lbs. 1,083 lbs. 1,005 lbs. 1,005 lbs. 1,005 lbs. 1,012 lbs. 1,012 lbs. 1,012 lbs.
Drag coefficient .29 .29 .29 .29 .29 .29 .29 .29

2015 Volkswagen Golf Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Golf, however, is its roomy interior. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Air conditioning, front Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual Climatic manual dual zone Climatronic automatic Climatic manual Climatic manual dual zone Climatronic automatic
Air filter std std std std std std std std
Underseat ducts std std std std std std std std
Cargo concealed storage std std std std std std std std
Cargo tie downs std std std std std std std std
Clock in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash in-dash
Compass std std std std std std std std
Cruise control std std std std std std std std
Cupholders front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim leather leather leather leather leather leather leather leather
12V DC power outlet 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Overhead console mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage mini with storage
Floor console full full full full full full full full
Floor mats carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows power power power power power power power power
Rear windows fixed fixed power power power power power power
1-touch window up driver and passenger driver and passenger front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
1-touch window down driver and passenger driver and passenger front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Instrumentation analog analog analog analog analog analog analog analog
Driver information centre std std std std std std std std
Tachometer std std std std std std std std
Trip computer std std std std std std std std
Water temp gauge std std std std std std std std
Low fuel warning std std std std std std std std
Service interval warning std std std std std std std std
Exterior temperature display std std std std std std std std
Lighting - glovebox std std std std std std std std
Lighting - dome light fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade
Lighting - cargo light std std std std std std std std
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Rear window defogger std std std std std std std std
Rear view mirror day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Fuel door release power power power power power power power power
Retained accessory power std std std std std std std std
Seatback storage pockets 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column std std std std std std std std
Steering wheel material urethane leather leather leather leather leather leather leather
Cargo net N/A opt opt opt opt opt opt opt
Lighting - map lights N/A N/A front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear

2015 Volkswagen Golf Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2015 Volkswagen Golf trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Antenna integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim black black black black chrome black black chrome
Door count 2 doors 2 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows light light light light light light light light
Rear window type fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Heated door mirrors std std std std std std std std
Front tires P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels 15" steel 15" silver aluminum 15" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum 16" silver aluminum 17" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum
Spare tire and wheel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel full-size steel
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent
Rear window wipers fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval fixed interval
Mud flaps N/A opt opt opt opt opt opt opt
Sunroof N/A N/A 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass N/A 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Fog/driving lights N/A N/A N/A front front N/A front front
Spoiler N/A N/A N/A lip N/A N/A lip N/A
Windshield wipers - rain sensing N/A N/A N/A std std N/A std std

2015 Volkswagen Golf Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2015 Volkswagen Golf trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Front seat type bucket bucket bucket bucket sport bucket bucket sport
Standard seating 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers 5 passengers
Front driver seat direction controls 6-way 6-way 2-way power 2-way power 8-way power 2-way power 2-way power 8-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 6-way 6-way 2-way power 2-way power 2-way power 2-way power 2-way power 2-way power
Lumbar support driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Front armrests center center center center center center center center
Front head restraints adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Rear seats 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear armrest with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru with pass-thru
Rear head restraints 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable 3 - adjustable
Seat trim cloth leatherette leatherette leatherette leatherette leatherette leatherette leatherette
Heated front seats N/A N/A N/A driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback N/A driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback

2015 Volkswagen Golf Entertainment System

Some 2015 Volkswagen Golf trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Radio SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
CD player in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability std std std std std std std std
Auxiliary input jack std std std std std std std std
Steering wheel audio controls std std std std std std std std
Speakers 8 8 8 9 Fender 9 Fender 8 9 Fender 9 Fender
Speed-Sensitive Volume std std std std std std std std
1st row LCD screen 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bluetooth Compatibility std std std std std std std std
Amplifier N/A N/A N/A std std N/A std std
Navigation system N/A N/A N/A N/A yes with voice activation N/A N/A yes with voice activation

2015 Volkswagen Golf Safety and Security Features

Each 2015 Volkswagen Golf trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection Side Curtain Protection
Occupancy sensor std std std std std std std std
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Height adjustable seatbelts front front front front front front front front
Seatbelt pre-tensioners front front front front front front front front
Headlights halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen
Daytime running lights std std std std std std std std
Illuminated entry std std std std std std std std
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Panic alarm std std std std std std std std
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system std std std std std std std std
Ignition disable Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III Immobilizer III
Theft deterrent radio std std std std std std std std
Low tire pressure warning std std std std std std std std
In-Vehicle Assistance Service Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net Car-Net
First aid kit N/A opt opt opt opt opt opt opt
Exterior light control N/A N/A fully automatic fully automatic fully automatic N/A fully automatic fully automatic
Rear child safety door locks N/A N/A std std std std std std
Directionally adaptive headlights N/A N/A opt opt opt N/A opt opt
Parking assist N/A N/A N/A opt opt N/A opt opt
Keyless access system N/A N/A N/A N/A std N/A N/A std

2015 Volkswagen Golf Mechanical Features

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Engine 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4
Engine - valvetrain DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Brakes 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist std std std std std std std std
Drive type front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning regular regular regular regular regular regular regular regular
Front suspension type strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut
Front anti-roll bar std std std std std std std std
Front shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar std std std std std std std std
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil
Electronic stability system std std std std std std std std
Transmission 5-spd man w/OD 5-spd man w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD
Axle ratio 3.39 3.39 3.87 3.87 3.87 3.45 3.45 3.45
Turbocharger intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
Sequential shift control N/A Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic Tiptronic

2015 Volkswagen Golf Other Specs

In general, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4 TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Maximum towing capacity 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500 2500

2015 Volkswagen Golf competitors

  • Photo 2015 Hyundai Elantra

    2015 Hyundai Elantra

    • MSRP $17,250 - $21,700
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Kia Forte

    2015 Kia Forte

    • MSRP $15,890 - $20,890
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 37
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Dodge Dart

    2015 Dodge Dart

    • MSRP $16,495 - $22,995
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 MINI Roadster

    2015 MINI Roadster

    • MSRP $26,100 - $36,250
    • Engine: 1.6L I-4
    • MPG: 27 / 34
    • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Photo 2015 Mazda Mazda3

    2015 Mazda Mazda3

    • MSRP $16,945 - $25,545
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 29 / 41
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

    2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

    • MSRP $17,395 - $29,495
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 34
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Volkswagen Jetta

    2015 Volkswagen Jetta

    • MSRP $16,215 - $29,280
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 24 / 34
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Volkswagen Beetle

    2015 Volkswagen Beetle

    • MSRP $20,195 - $29,595
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 33
    • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Photo 2015 Honda Civic

    2015 Honda Civic

    • MSRP $18,290 - $22,840
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 28 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

    2015 Chevrolet Cruze

    • MSRP $16,170 - $25,660
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Ford Focus

    2015 Ford Focus

    • MSRP $17,170 - $23,670
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 26 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Subaru Impreza

    2015 Subaru Impreza

    • MSRP $18,195 - $23,295
    • Engine: 2.0L H-4
    • MPG: 25 / 34
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Scion xB

    2015 Scion xB

    • MSRP $17,120
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 22 / 28
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 Nissan Sentra

    2015 Nissan Sentra

    • MSRP $16,480 - $20,670
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 27 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2015 MINI Coupe

    2015 MINI Coupe

    • MSRP $22,000 - $31,900
    • Engine: 1.6L I-4
    • MPG: 29 / 37
    • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Photo 2016 Hyundai Elantra

    2016 Hyundai Elantra

    • MSRP $17,250 - $21,700
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 27 / 37
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2016 MINI Hardtop

    2016 MINI Hardtop

    • MSRP $20,700 - $30,600
    • Engine: 1.5L I-3
    • MPG: 29 / 40
    • Seating Capacity: 4
  • Photo 2016 Dodge Dart

    2016 Dodge Dart

    • MSRP $16,695 - $23,795
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited

    2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited

    • MSRP $16,170 - $24,370
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2016 Ford Focus

    2016 Ford Focus

    • MSRP $17,170 - $23,670
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 26 / 36
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2016 Mazda Mazda3

    2016 Mazda Mazda3

    • MSRP $17,845 - $25,495
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 29 / 41
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2016 Kia Forte

    2016 Kia Forte

    • MSRP $15,990 - $20,990
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 37
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Photo 2016 Scion iM

    2016 Scion iM

    • MSRP $18,460
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 5

Other 2015 Volkswagen models

Photo 2015 Volkswagen Eos

2015 Volkswagen Eos

MSRP $36,145 - $42,745
Photo 2015 Volkswagen CC

2015 Volkswagen CC

MSRP $32,995 - $43,575
Photo 2015 Volkswagen GTI

2015 Volkswagen GTI

MSRP $24,395 - $29,595
Photo 2015 Volkswagen Jetta

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

MSRP $16,215 - $29,280

2015 Volkswagen Golf specs

Wheel Offset 33 - 50 mm
Lug Nut Size M14 x 1.5
0-60 times 7.8 - 9 sec
Horsepower 150 - 170 hp
Dimensions ...
Tire size 195/65 R15 - 225/40 R18
Custom cars 60 projects
Owner's Manual
Bulb Sizes
Interior Look