2013 Volkswagen Golf
2 trims · 21 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$18,095 – $29,725
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Purchase information
Based on 2.5L PZEV
Total price (2.5L PZEV MSRP)
$18,095
Typical monthly
$358/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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2.5L PZEV
9 configurations
- MSRP
- $18,095 – $22,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/33
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.2
- Max towing
- —
2.0L TDI
12 configurations
- MSRP
- $24,235 – $29,725
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 30/42
- Horsepower
- 140 hp
- Torque
- 236 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 diesel
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.2
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 2.5L PZEV9 configurations | 2.0L TDI12 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,095 – $22,995 | $24,235 – $29,725 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/33 | 30/42 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 gas | 2L I4 diesel |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- 2.5L PZEVgas2.0L TDIdiesel
- Fuel type
- 2.5L PZEVregular unleaded2.0L TDIdiesel fuel
- Cylinders
- 2.5L PZEVI52.0L TDII4
- Displacement
- 2.5L PZEV2.5 L2.0L TDI2 L
- Horsepower
- 2.5L PZEV170 hp2.0L TDI140 hp
- Torque
- 2.5L PZEV177 lb-ft2.0L TDI236 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 2.5L PZEV5-speed manual2.0L TDI6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- 2.5L PZEVfront wheel drive2.0L TDIfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 2.5L PZEVHatchback2.0L TDIHatchback
- Doors
- 2.5L PZEV32.0L TDI3
- Seating
- 2.5L PZEV52.0L TDI5
- Length
- 2.5L PZEV165.4 in2.0L TDI165.4 in
- Width
- 2.5L PZEV70.3 in2.0L TDI70.3 in
- Height
- 2.5L PZEV58.2 in2.0L TDI58.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 2.5L PZEV101.5 in2.0L TDI101.5 in
- Ground clearance
- 2.5L PZEV5.4 in2.0L TDI5.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 2.5L PZEV15.2 cu ft2.0L TDI15.2 cu ft
- Max payload
- 2.5L PZEV1,089 lbs2.0L TDI1,100 lbs
- Curb weight
- 2.5L PZEV2,968 lbs2.0L TDI2,994 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 2.5L PZEV14.5 gal2.0L TDI14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 2.5L PZEV262.0L TDI34
- City MPG
- 2.5L PZEV232.0L TDI30
- Highway MPG
- 2.5L PZEV332.0L TDI42
| Spec | 2.5L PZEV | 2.0L TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | diesel fuel |
| Cylinders | I5 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.4 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 15.2 cu ft | 15.2 cu ft |
| Max payload | 1,089 lbs | 1,100 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,968 lbs | 2,994 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 26 | 34 |
| City MPG | 23 | 30 |
| Highway MPG | 33 | 42 |