Expert Evaluations
2008 Volkswagen City Golf
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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Value (base model)
- Handling
- Cargo room
- Looks
- Improved build quality
- Performance (passing)
- Fuel consumption
- Reliability
- Autobox
- Brakes
- None
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- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Affordable prices
- Dynamic driving
- Unique marketing
- Reputation to defend
- Engine that could use more punch
- Aging look
- Fuel economy still unknown
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- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Cargo Space and Access
- Feels well made, for the price
- Solid and planted ride
- Sharp Looks
- Cramped rear seats
- Steering too heavy at times
- None
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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Low $15,300 entry
- High quality cabin materials
- Fun to drive
- Awkward fold down of split bench rear seat
- Even more awkward front seat recline mechanism
- Tepid passing performance at best
- 2-valve per cylinder SOHC engine