Narrowing down the 鈥渞ight鈥?2019 Volkswagen Golf may take some time. At every step of the way, the 2019 Golf is generally feature-laden and backed by a terrific warranty, however. Generally, VW鈥檚 trim level structure includes S, SE, and SEL grades but features vary by bodystyle. For instance, a Golf SE hatchback and a Golf SE Alltrack aren鈥檛 directly comparable. One thing all Golfs have in common is above-average infotainment software. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility supplement a system that works well enough on its own. The standard 6.5-inch touchscreen is clear and responsive. The optional 8.0-inch display hides behind a glass panel that looks great but attracts fingerprints and has capacitive buttons that are less responsive. On all, a single USB port and Bluetooth are standard. Built-in navigation is available on some trims, too. Nearly every Golf is covered by an impressive 6-year, 72,000-mile warranty that can be transferred to subsequent owners. The warranty doesn鈥檛 apply to the limited-market e-Golf, however. 22,700 and include power features, air conditioning, alloy wheels, cloth seats, blind-spot monitors, a 6.5-inch touchscreen for infotainment with Bluetooth, and automatic emergency braking.
1,300 buys adaptive cruise control, 17-inch wheels, and active lane control. 2,500 on the SportWagen S. No all-wheel-drive SportWagen SE is available. The all-wheel-drive Golf Alltrack is more popular with consumers than the SportWagen and is offered in three trims: S, SE, SEL. 27,800, the Alltrack S builds on the SportWagen S with synthetic leather seats and active safety tech. SE and SEL trims add larger screens, moonroofs, upgraded audio, and active lane control. Our recommendation is the Golf S SportWagen with all-wheel drive and active safety features. 26,000, the wagon balances value, four-seasons performance, and utility exceptionally well. VW has not detailed the 2019 e-Golf, but we鈥檒l update this space when we know more. 28,500 and includes plaid cloth upholstery, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, and heated front seats. Golf GTI SE and Autobahn trims pile on more features such as a larger touchscreen, a power driver鈥檚 seat, leather upholstery, and an adjustable suspension. 42,400 with the dual-clutch transmission. That makes for a costly Golf, but at least it鈥檚 well-equipped with leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a moonroof, a full suite of active safety tech, and premium audio.
My 1st sports/performance car was a 1986 VW GTI. I drove this car for 14 years and 190K miles. NEVER let me down. It had a 1.8 engine that was pure uncomplicated joy. Sold above to get a 2000 VR6 GTI: waay more power! It too proved to be bullet-proof reliable. Never once cost me a dime to repair ANYTHING. Six durable years later, sold it to buy a 2006 VW GTI. Its proven to be the best car of all. RPMs screaming like a chainsaw and heaving the little hatchback to 60 MPH in 6.8 seconds flat! Four years and 46K joyous and ultra-reliable miles later, I believe it to be as solid as the other VWs Ive had the pleasure to own. Myth of expensive to maintain BUSTED! NO problems with turbo or anything else. Jetta and GTI basically similar mechanicaly, just different body styles. Boths these dubs will proove realible, but on a power to weight ratio, the golfs gonna be the quicker and prob the more visually appealing one to consider. Cars that claim as low milege as this usually maintain dealer stamps, thus having milege recorded on system.
Saying that, the mk4 TDI is good alternative too. The PD 150bhp is a sweet engine and a remapp will give a good 40-50 bhp taking you close or just over the 200bhp mark. Either way, would def say buy a VW, as they do hold value, cheap to run, wont give you the headache of a crappy french car and will prove more reliable then your index finger given a few years. Find a TDI turbo diesel, Great Cars! Congrats on your decision to buy a Volkswagen. You've taken your first step into an amazing and beautiful new world. Both cars are excellent and fun to drive. However there are a few differences between the two. Obviously the Jetta is a sedan with four-doors while the GTI is a hatchback with two-doors. While both have the same 1.8 turbo charged engine, there is a major hp difference between the two years. In 2002, Volkswagen reprogrammed the computer chips in the 1.8t's to give them 30 more hp. So the heavier Jetta only has 150hp to the lighter GTI's 180hp. That being said, I'm sure the GTI has been driven a lot harder than the Jetta, therefore increasing the probability of having more mechanical issues. Make sure you have a mechanic you trust take a look at both of them to help guide your decision. As far as maintenance goes, having owned and driven several Volkswagens myself, I've never had one break down on me. The horror stories you hear about people's Volkswagens breaking down in greatly exaggerated. Personally I would go for the GTI. I own one myself and have a blast driving it. While the Jetta is a great car also, I don't have the need for a 4 door sedan. Plus in your case, that 30 extra hp makes a big difference. Hope that helps you out some and enjoy!
