Passenger comfort, for four occupants in the Golf Wagon, is second to none in this category. Up front, room abounds in every direction and best of all, for the pilot, a tailor-made driving position is always on hand. It’s a total package: an ergonomically-conceived dashboard and top-drawer materials, all of which come together in what could only be described as “premium”.
About the ride, another ace up the Golf’s sleeve is its ability to stay on course, whether in a corner or a straight line, without ever upsetting the status quo. Poise, confidence and that all-important comfort are all found in the Golf’s front independent and rear multilink suspension.
Driving the Golf is actually child’s play. Its narrow turning circle, well-weighted steering and responsive brakes all convey assurance. And, it’s quite fun. Here’s why:
140 turbocharged horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, courtesy of VW’s much lauded TDI technology. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is as powerful as it is economical. My week-long test returned an average of 6.5L per 100 km. To reach 100 km/h, the car requires less than 9 seconds, which is on par or better than many other compact cars.
Oh, and don’t worry about the pitter patter of the diesel engine; you’ll never notice it. Actually, I find that the 2.0 TDI plays a similar tune to that of the 2.0 TSI from the GTI. Praise and satisfaction.
More praise is directed towards the always excellent DSG 6-speed transmission. It’s so good that the only way to make it better would be to add paddle shifters to the steering wheel. Realistically though, they are not needed in this application.
All this and the car will always carry 930 litres of cargo with the rear 60/40 bench in place or up to 1,890 litres when stowed.
The Volkswagen Golf wagon made me feel right at home the moment I slid into it. This inviting feeling always returns when I get to spend a week at the helm of a Volkswagen. Don’t believe me? Ask anyone that has driven or owns one.
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| Up front, it’s a total package: an ergonomically-conceived dashboard and top-drawer materials, all of which come together in what could only be described as “premium”. (Photo: Philippe Champoux/Auto123.com) |
About the ride, another ace up the Golf’s sleeve is its ability to stay on course, whether in a corner or a straight line, without ever upsetting the status quo. Poise, confidence and that all-important comfort are all found in the Golf’s front independent and rear multilink suspension.
Driving the Golf is actually child’s play. Its narrow turning circle, well-weighted steering and responsive brakes all convey assurance. And, it’s quite fun. Here’s why:
140 turbocharged horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, courtesy of VW’s much lauded TDI technology. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is as powerful as it is economical. My week-long test returned an average of 6.5L per 100 km. To reach 100 km/h, the car requires less than 9 seconds, which is on par or better than many other compact cars.
Oh, and don’t worry about the pitter patter of the diesel engine; you’ll never notice it. Actually, I find that the 2.0 TDI plays a similar tune to that of the 2.0 TSI from the GTI. Praise and satisfaction.
More praise is directed towards the always excellent DSG 6-speed transmission. It’s so good that the only way to make it better would be to add paddle shifters to the steering wheel. Realistically though, they are not needed in this application.
All this and the car will always carry 930 litres of cargo with the rear 60/40 bench in place or up to 1,890 litres when stowed.
The Volkswagen Golf wagon made me feel right at home the moment I slid into it. This inviting feeling always returns when I get to spend a week at the helm of a Volkswagen. Don’t believe me? Ask anyone that has driven or owns one.
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| All this and the car will always carry 930 litres of cargo with the rear 60/40 bench in place or up to 1,890 litres when stowed. (Photo: Philippe Champoux/Auto123.com) |
