Is the 2021 Volkswagen Golf a good car?
Starting price: rank among 5 hatchbacks
2ndof 5
- Yes. Top half on 3 of 4 numbers.
- Starting price: $23,195.
- 2nd lowest of 5 hatchbacks close in size and price.
- Best: mpg (1st of 5), price (2nd of 5).
- Weakest: power (4th of 5, tied with 1).
- Published numbers only. Not a quality or safety rating.
| Subject | Figure | Place | Beats | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $23,195 | 2nd of 5 | 75% | |
| Best combined mpg | 33 mpg | 1st of 5 | 100% | |
| Most horsepower | 228 hp | 4th of 5 | 0% | |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 17.4 cu ft | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in | 1st of 5 | 75% | |
| Max towing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Roll call: starting price
- Hyundai Veloster $18,900
- Volkswagen Golf $23,195
- Volkswagen Golf GTI $28,695
- MINI Cooper Clubman $29,900
- Hyundai Veloster N $32,250
Hatchbacks in 2021: 20. The photo shows the 5 closest in size and price.
What this cannot tell you
Six published numbers. No quality, reliability or safety data.
Each figure is the model's best trim. No one trim has them all.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree