2015 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2015 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 14  Golf S Hatchback Sedan 4D | 2 of 14  Golf S Hatchback Coupe 2D | 3 of 14 Golf SE Hatchback Sedan 4D | 4 of 14  Golf Launch Edition Hatchback Coupe 2D | 5 of 14 Golf SEL Hatchback Sedan 4D | 6 of 14  Golf GTI SE Hatchback Coupe 2D | 7 of 14  Golf GTI S Hatchback Sedan 4D | 8 of 14  Golf TDI S Hatchback Sedan 4D | 9 of 14  Golf GTI S Hatchback Coupe 2D | 10 of 14  Golf GTI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D | 11 of 14 Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback Sedan 4D | 12 of 14  Golf TDI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D | 13 of 14  Golf TDI SEL Hatchback Sedan 4D | 14 of 14  Golf R Hatchback Sedan 4D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,185 | $8,273 | $8,667 | $8,709 | $9,036 | $9,151 | $9,352 | $9,418 | $10,854 | $10,993 | $11,285 | $11,388 | $12,098 | $18,348 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 31/Hwy 43/Comb 36 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 31/Hwy 43/Comb 36 MPG | City 31/Hwy 43/Comb 36 MPG | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4800 RPM | 170 @ 4800 RPM | 170 @ 4800 RPM | 170 @ 4800 RPM | 170 @ 4800 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 150 @ 3500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 150 @ 3500 RPM | 150 @ 3500 RPM | 292 @ 5500 RPM | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl PZEV Turbo Dsl 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl PZEV Turbo Dsl 2.0L | 4-Cyl PZEV Turbo Dsl 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | ||
| Cargo Volume | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | ||
| Turning Circle | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| 0 - 60 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 seconds |
| Collision Warning System | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| iPod Interface | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 200 @ 4800 RPM | 200 @ 4800 RPM | 200 @ 4800 RPM | 200 @ 4800 RPM | 200 @ 4800 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 236 @ 3500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 236 @ 3500 RPM | 236 @ 3500 RPM | 280 @ 5500 RPM | ||
| 0 to 60 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 4.9 seconds | ||
| Top Speed | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 155 mph |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Premium | Premium | Diesel | Premium | Premium | Premium | Diesel | Diesel | Premium | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 3023 pounds | 2901 pounds | 3023 pounds | 2901 pounds | 3023 pounds | 2972 pounds | 3086 pounds | 3126 pounds | 2972 pounds | 3086 pounds | 3086 pounds | 3126 pounds | 3126 pounds | 3340 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 14.5 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 5.4 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 4.8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 168 inches | 168 inches | 167.5 inches | 168 inches | 168 inches | 168 inches | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 168.4 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 997 pounds | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches |
FAQs
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf a powerful car?
It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2015 Golf ranges in power from the TDI S Hatchback Sedan 4D with 150 horsepower to the Hatchback Sedan 4D with 292 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2015 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2015 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
How fast is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2015 Golf ranges in power from the TDI S Hatchback Sedan 4D with 150 horsepower to the Hatchback Sedan 4D with 292 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2015 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2015 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
What are the levels of Volkswagen Golfs?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf comes in 14 different trims, ranging from the S Hatchback Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $8,185.00 to the Hatchback Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $18,348.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2015 Golf specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2015 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
What features does the Volkswagen Golf 2015 have?
2015 Volkswagen Golf features include Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 2015 Golf trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2015 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
All 2015 Volkswagen Golf Trims and Styles
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf S Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf S Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf SE Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Launch Edition Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI S Wagon 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf SEL Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI SE Wagon 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI S Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TDI S Wagon 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI SEL Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI SEL Wagon 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TDI SE Wagon 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TDI SEL Wagon 4D
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Sedan 4D
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