2013 VW Golf Hatchback Technical Specs & Trim Comparison - Volkswagen

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		Golf
		2.5L 2-Door w/ Conv. & Sun. $21,200*

Exterior
Body color mirrors, moldings, door handles, and bumpers
Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Power-operated, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
195/65R15H 15" all-season tires
15" Steel wheels with wheel covers
Rear window wiper and washer system
Windshield wipers, variable intermittent
Power tilting/sliding tinted sunroof
Dual exhaust tips
Dual tone horns
Crash-optimized front end
Non-metallic paint
Metallic paint (no charge)
Roof-mounted satellite radio antenna
Window Diversity Antenna
Temporary-use spare tire

Interior
Climatic manual single-zone climate control with pollen filter
Anti-theft alarm system for doors, hood, trunk and radio with audible and visual activation
Immobilizer III theft deterrent system
Cruise control
Electric rear window defroster
Multi-function trip computer with compass, trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, and personalizing function
Brake pad wear indicator
2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic button
Two 12V power outlets; 1 in front, 1 in rear
Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lights
Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 1)
Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking system
Remote central power locking system
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors, illuminated and with covers
Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player and AM/FM radio
8 speakers
Bluetooth® with audio streaming 2)
AUX-in for portable audio players
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor points
Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions
3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions
Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear 1)
Buckle switch for airbag sensors
Driver and front passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system 1)
Driver and passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system 1)
Safety-belt emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
Height-adjustable front seat belts
Interlock feature (center rear safety belts cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position)
Optimized head restraints (driver and front passenger)
Safety belt pretensioners with load limiters for driver and front passenger
6 Airbags¹ 3)
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 4)
8-way manually adjustable front sport seats: fully reclining, height adjustable with adjustable head restraints
Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats)
Heated front seats
Lumbar support for driver and front passenger
60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through
3-spoke, leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel, height-adjustable, with telescoping steering column
Blinker control stalk with lane-change feature (one tap on the lever creates a three-blink sequence)
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact
Theft-deterrent steering column
Front seatback storage pockets
2 front cupholders
Front door storage pockets
Front open storage compartment located in center console
Soft-opening glovebox, lockable, with adjustable cooling feature
Sun visors for driver and front passenger
Metallic-look interior trim
Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle
Molded door trim with cloth inserts
Cargo area loading edge protection, plastic
Rear cargo cover
Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment
Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing
Luggage compartment light
Titan Black cloth seating surfaces
Power windows with pinch protection and automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side only
Front center armrest, adjustable
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable
Front and rear carpet floor mats
Rear passenger heat and A/C vents in center console
Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
Crash optimized pedal controls
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)

Technical
Hard shell battery box protection
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Power-assisted front vented disc brakes with rear solid disc brakes
2.5L, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 5-cylinder engine; 170 hp, 177 lbs/ft of torque
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active return 5)
Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar 6)
Independent front MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode
5-speed manual transmission
Hydraulic clutch with clutch starter interlock (vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed)
Cable shift mechanism (manual transmission only)

Optional Features
First Aid Kit
17" Goal Silver Alloy Wheels
Splash Guards
Roof Edge Spoiler
Carpeted Mat Kit
17" Goal Anthracite Alloy Wheels
Mat Kit
Ground Effects Kit

Colors
Black
Blue Graphite Metallic
Candy White
United Gray Metallic
Tornado Red
Reflex Silver Metallic
Titan Black Cloth

Warranty
12-year/unlimited mileage Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation 7)
5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 7)
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 7)
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) no-charge scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ Program 8)
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance 9)

1) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
2) ¹Requires compatible device.
3) ¹This is an illustration and does not depict what will happen in a crash. All bags will not inflate in real-world crashes, and if multiple bags do deploy, they will be in various stages of inflating/deflating and will never all be inflated at the same time.
²Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts, and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
4) ¹This is an illustration and does not depict what will happen in a crash. All bags will not inflate in real-world crashes, and if multiple bags do deploy, they will be in various stages of inflating/deflating and will never all be inflated at the same time.
²The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
³Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
5) 33 highway/24 city mpg (2013 GTI 2.0T, 6-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.
6) ¹ From 2011 Volkswagen Golf review on Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
7) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
8) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
9) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.

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* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."

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2.5L 2-Door w/ Conv. & Sun.