2013
Volkswagen Golf

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Available trims

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  • 2dr HB Man PZEV
    Starts at
    $18,095
    23 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Man w/Conv PZEV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $19,030
    23 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Auto PZEV
    Starts at
    $19,195
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB Auto PZEV
    Starts at
    $19,995
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Auto w/Conv PZEV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $20,130
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $20,905
    23 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB Auto w/Conv PZEV
    Starts at
    $21,095
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $22,005
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV
    Starts at
    $22,995
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Man TDI *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $24,235
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB Man TDI
    Starts at
    $25,200
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB DSG TDI *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $25,335
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $25,955
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB DSG TDI
    Starts at
    $26,300
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
    Starts at
    $26,895
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $27,055
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $27,640
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
    Starts at
    $27,995
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $28,625
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $28,740
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg
    Starts at
    $29,725
    30 City / 42 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Diesel (TDI) gets 42 mpg highway
Two- or four-door hatchback
Gas or diesel engine
Manual or automatic

The good & the bad

The good

Diesel efficiency, performance
Nimble handling
Interior roominess
Premium cabin materials
Comfy front seats

The bad

TDI's firm ride
Automatic transmission's upshift urgency (TDI)
Telescoping steering wheel could extend farther
Over-left-shoulder visibility in two-door
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Safety review

Based on the 2013 Volkswagen Golf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
4/5
12.1%
Risk of rollover
12.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Paige h from Reading, pa
Owns this car
December 18, 2020

I LOVE THIS CAR

Diesel Volkswagen. Need I say more? Comfort, reliability, BEST FUEL MILEAGE, and they don’t hesitate to continue making manual vehicle. 10/10 recommend. I can’t see myself driving anything else.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Johnam from central wi
Owns this car
October 22, 2020

Fun car to drive

My boy wanted this car, and I enjoyed it too! Snappy little car, and decent room even for a tall fellow. 48 miles per gallon is nice too!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf is available in 6 trim levels:

  • (3 styles)
  • TDI (4 styles)
  • TDI w/Sunroof & Nav (4 styles)
  • TDI w/Tech Pkg (4 styles)
  • w/Conv (3 styles)
  • w/Conv & Sunroof (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2013 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 Volkswagen Golf owners.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Golf a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 94.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.7

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