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If you love to drive, but you can’t afford the price or cramped environment afforded by most performance cars, check out the 2014 VW Golf and GTI. The GTI is quick, spry and a blast to drive, while the Golf TDI delivers hybrid-level fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
If the bottom line for you includes a really low bottom line, the Golf and GTI take a back seat to the Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus and Kia Forte. Those who prefer a comfortable cruiser may find the GTI’s ride a bit too jarring.
Used 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI Hatchback Sedan 4D | Used 2014 smart fortwo | Used 2016 Chevrolet Spark | Used 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | ||
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Price | $7,613 | $6,664 | $6,440 | $6,489 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.7 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG | City 34/Hwy 38/Comb 36 MPG | City 31/Hwy 41/Comb 35 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 70 @ 5800 RPM | 98 HP | 138 @ 4900 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.4L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |