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===== 2024 Volkswagen Golf versus rivals ===== | ===== 2024 Volkswagen Golf versus rivals ===== | ||
'''''Assessment: Although the base 2024 Golf beats its rivals when it comes to performance and driving dynamics, it is less fuel-efficient and has no physical buttons for volume and radio. It's also slightly more expensive.''''' | |||
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!Price and features of the base model | !Price and features of the base model | ||
! | !2024 Golf Hatchback<ref>https://www.kbb.com/volkswagen/golf/</ref> | ||
! | !2024 Mazda3 2.5 S Premium Hatchback<ref>https://www.kbb.com/mazda/mazda3/2024/</ref> | ||
! | !2024 Honda Civic Si<ref>https://www.kbb.com/honda/civic/2024/</ref><ref>https://automobiles.honda.com/2024/civic-hatchback#</ref> | ||
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|Price | |Price | ||
| | |It starts at $31,765 in the US. | ||
| | |It starts at $30,350 in the US. | ||
| | |It starts at $30,195 in the US. | ||
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|What's new for 2024? | |What's new for 2024? | ||
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* Power-folding mirrors are now available as standard. New wheel designs are also introduced. | |||
* It's in the 8th-generation which debuted in 2022 | |||
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* Minor changes in 2024. | |||
* It's currently in the 4th-generation which was introduced in 2019. | |||
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* Changes in 2024 are minor. | |||
* It's in its 11th-generation which debuted in 2021. | |||
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| | |Performance and driving dynamics | ||
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* It comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 241 horsepower and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds. | |||
* It features a 6-speed manual transmission. | |||
* Front-wheel drive is the sole configuration in the base model. | |||
* It beats its most of its rivals when it comes to ride quality. | |||
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* It is equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 191 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. | |||
* It features a 6-speed automatic with manual-shift mode. | |||
* It features front-wheel drivetrain. | |||
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* It comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder that generates 200 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6-7.2 seconds. | |||
* It leverages 6-speed manual with rev-match control. | |||
* It features front-wheel drivetrain. | |||
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|Comfort and | |Comfort, practicality and design | ||
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* It comes with two rows and five seats. | |||
* Front headroom measures 38.5 inches while rear headroom measures 38.1 inches, front legroom measures 41.2 inches while rear legroom measures 35.0 inches | |||
* It achieves a cargo capacity of 19.9 cubic feet which expands to 34.5 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. | |||
* Lacks knobs for volume and radio stations. | |||
* It leans towards a sporty aesthetic. | |||
| | | | ||
* It comes with two rows that accommodates five passengers. | |||
* Front headroom measures 38.0 inches while rear headroom measures 37.3 inches, front legroom measures 42.3 inches while rear legroom measures 35.1 inches. | |||
* It achieves a cargo capacity of 20.1 cubic feet that expands to 47.1 when the rear seats are folded. | |||
* Has physical buttons for volume, climate and radio. | |||
* It leans towards a more refined and upscale interior. | |||
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* It comes with two rows that accommodates five passengers. | |||
* Front headroom measures 37.6 inches while rear headroom measures 37.1 inches, front legroom measures 42.3 inches while rear legroom measures 37.4 inches. | |||
* Has cargo capacity of 14.1 cubic feet | |||
* Has physical buttons for volume and radio. | |||
* In general, this model leans towards a sportier ambience when compared to the Golf. | |||
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|Tech and standard features | |Tech and standard features | ||
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* Standard features include a 10.25-inch Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster and 8.25-inch infotainment display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, Climatronic® automatic climate control system, heated steering wheel with touch controls, ambient lighting, power-adjustable heated side mirrors, IQ.DRIVE® Suite that features adaptive cruise control, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and rear-cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and tire pressure monitoring system. | |||
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* Standard features include a 7-inch digital gauge display and 8.8-inch center display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights and taillights, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, rain-sensing windshield wipers, advanced keyless entry system, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, driver attention alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and automatic high beams. | |||
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* Standard features include 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 9-inch color touchscreen display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, one-touch power moonroof, lane assist, automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, road departure mitigation, automatic climate control, advanced front airbags, multi-angle rearview camera, tire pressure alerts, automatic high-beam headlights, and vehicle stability assist which ensures stability by controlling engine power and brake pressure. | |||
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|Fuel economy | |Fuel economy | ||
| | |27 combined mpg | ||
| | |30 combined mpg | ||
| | |31 mpg combined | ||
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| | |Kelly Blue Book rating | ||
|3.6 | |||
| | |4.1 | ||
| | |4.7 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
[[File:2024 Mazda3 Hatchback.png|left|thumb|485x485px|2024 Mazda3 Hatchback]] | |||
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[[File:2024 Honda Civic Hatchback.png|left|thumb|471x471px|2024 Honda Civic Hatchback]] | |||
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=== 2024 Volkswagen Jetta === | === 2024 Volkswagen Jetta === | ||