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# 2020 Volkswagen Golf - Re- Driven Review - Bests Par on any Course
- URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-volkswagen-golf-re-driven-review-bests-par-on-any-course/
- Published: 2020-04-29T13:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-18T06:09:18.000Z
- Author: George Straton
- Tags: Hatchbacks

### *IF RUMORS HOLD TRUE:*  the standard version of the best selling ever European brand hatchback will be torn from American clutches after this year. The non-confirmed yanking of the just launched standard Volkswagen Golf Mk. 8 comes on the heels of a bittersweet global Farewell and Auf Wiedersehen to the [historic Beetle runabout](https://www.roadblazing.com/2019-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-final-edition-quick-spin-review/) last summer. However, the potential Stateside loss of the standard Golf Mk. 8 could be more lamentable. It is the standard by how all other compact hatchbacks have been and are judged. Although Wolfsburg has promised a Mk. 8 Golf GTI and R future, either can be too pricey or too much overkill for many.

### *SAY IT WON'T BE SO*: Come join in on what may be standard Hare's final dash here. It's the sportback which editors described as "...*the Paradigm for shift it yourself warmed Fahrvegnügen*," in [**Roadblazing.com's 2019 VW Golf Bottom Line Review**](https://www.roadblazing.com/2019-volkswagen-golf-se-bottom-line-review/).

#### *Driving Hits:*

- Stout 184 lb-ft of torque at a mere 1500 rpm
- Sublime shifter rowing of standard 6-speed manual gearbox
- Swift clutch pedal engagement
- Wide gear ratios for effortless commuting
- 36 combined miles per gallon
- 500+ miles fuel tank range
- MQB platform gets the real deal full independent suspension
- Tautly communicative but then forgiving handling
- Steering is a gem of precision and weighting
- Road, wind & drivetrain noise nearly luxury car absent
- Door thuds about as solid as on any Audi

![2020 Volkswagen Golf TSi](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/04/RB-2020-Volkswagen-Golf-TSI-ext-rr-P1760127-bc.jpg)

2020 Volkswagen Golf TSi

#### *Driving Misses:*

- While plenty brisk, lower horsepower rating noticed at 7/8ths throttle
- Low all-season tire dry grip

#### *What It Has Got:*

![2019 Volkswagen Golf SE: Driver's entry](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2019/05/RB-2019-Volkswagen-Golf-SE-entry-driver-004.jpg)

2019 Volkswagen Golf SE: Driver's entry

- Low price: *from* **$24,110** (incl. destination) for a 6-speed manual **2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI**. Add $800 for the 8-speed automatic transaxle.
- Nothing else in its class is built as solid
- Enormous hatchback opening utility
- Tall greenhouse for tremendous view outwards.
- Comfortably fits 4 adults their stuff for a weekend.
- Sliding / variable height front center armrest
- 6.5"-inch Composition Color display
- Above par standard feature set
  - Heated mirrors, front seats, headlamp washers
  - Keyless comfort entry, ignition
  - Cruise control
  - Power windows full express x 4
  - Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink phone projection
  - Wi-Fi
- Acceptably good safety features & ratings
  - IIHS Good across the board
- Driver assist tech included
  - Collision avoidance pre-braking, blind spot & rear cross traffic warning
- 4 year / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty includes 2 years maintenance

![2019 Volkswagen Golf SE: 60/40% split near flat folding rear seat backs w/ pass through extend cargo volume to 53.7 cubic feet](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2019/05/RB-2019-Volkswagen-Golf-SE-cargo-fold-004.jpg)

2019 Volkswagen Golf SE: 60/40% split near flat folding rear seat backs w/ pass through extend cargo volume to 53.7 cubic feet

#### *What It Has Not (or Not Preferred):*  

- Only monospec for 2020 \[because it's an outgoing model\]
- Base price +$4295 (=20%) vs. base [**VW Jetta**](https://www.roadblazing.com/2019-volkswagen-jetta-sel-bottom-line-review/)
- Seat cushions on firm side
- Low cabin material contrast
- No adaptive cruise control or lane keep steering
- USB-C x 1 power port necessitates adapters for USB-A cables
- 2 years / 22k miles shorter warranty from 2019 MY

#### *Standout Cool Feature(s)*:

- Oversized tilt and slide power moonroof

#### *ROADBLAZING.COM's Pick:*

Entry level **2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI** \= perfect example of affordable inimitable goodness and utility on the verge of being squandered in the U.S.

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