Here's Why the 2020 Volkswagen Golf is the Best Compact Hatch on the Market

There’s certainly plenty of choice in the compact hatch market. Few options, however, offer style, sportiness, and handling in an affordable package that has character. The Volkswagen Golf has always been an important member of this segment because it can deliver all of these qualities and more. Here, we compare it with some of its rivals in the segment.

More power and unparalleled handling in the 2020 Volkswagen Golf

The Golf has always been a performance-oriented offering. Built for drivers who want more than a point A to point B kind of drive, this compact is equipped with a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder powertrain that develops more torque than the vast majority of its rivals, like the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla hatchback and the Kia Forte.

With 184 lb-ft of torque, the Volkswagen Golf is a swift ride on city streets, as well as at highway speeds. It is available with a six-speed manual for a more dynamic drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic technology. Its rivals like the Honda Civic, for example, also offer a manual gearbox, but only a continuously variable transmission as an optional unit. And we all know that CVTs are notoriously boring to operate.

A more spacious and more comfortable interior in the 2020 Volkswagen Golf

The Golf is also known for its comfort, especially for rear passengers, often overlooked by rivals in the segment. For example, the Golf gives them 968 mm of headroom, which is more than the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. Plus, with 1,521 liters of cargo space when the rear seats are folded down, the Volkswagen Golf wins across the board over the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 Sport, when it comes to available cargo.

The 2020 Golf also offers a range of equipment that its rivals do not. The Transverse Differential System (XDS), for example, can lightly activate the brakes on the inside wheels by directing power to the outside wheels to increase grip when cornering. But there's also automatic post-collision braking, the App-Connect system, the “Keyless Entry” central locking system and the “Discover Media” navigation system, to name a few.

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf is a top choice in the compact hatchback segment. You can buy your vehicle online with us, our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.