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2015 Volkswagen Golf

7 trims · 14 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$17,995 – $29,495

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 12 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Golf? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on TSI Launch Edition

Total price (TSI Launch Edition MSRP)

$17,995

Typical monthly

$356/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2015 Volkswagen Golf trims

  • TSI Launch Edition

    MSRP
    $17,995
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/37
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    200 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    Max towing
    —

  • TSI S

    5 configurations

    MSRP
    $19,295 – $22,395
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/37
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    200 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    Max towing
    —

  • TDI S

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $22,345 – $23,445
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    30/45
    Horsepower
    150 hp
    Torque
    236 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 diesel
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    Max towing
    —

  • TSI SE

    MSRP
    $24,895
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/36
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    200 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    Max towing
    —

  • TDI SE

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $25,895 – $26,995
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    30/45
    Horsepower
    150 hp
    Torque
    236 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 diesel
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    Max towing
    —

  • TSI SEL

    MSRP
    $27,395
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/36
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    200 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    Max towing
    —

  • TDI SEL

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $28,395 – $29,495
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    30/45
    Horsepower
    150 hp
    Torque
    236 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 diesel
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    22.8
    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
TSI Launch Editiongas
TSI Sgas
TDI Sdiesel
TSI SEgas
TDI SEdiesel
TSI SELgas
TDI SELdiesel
Fuel type
TSI Launch Editionregular unleaded
TSI Sregular unleaded
TDI Sdiesel fuel
TSI SEregular unleaded
TDI SEdiesel fuel
TSI SELregular unleaded
TDI SELdiesel fuel
Cylinders
TSI Launch EditionI4
TSI SI4
TDI SI4
TSI SEI4
TDI SEI4
TSI SELI4
TDI SELI4
Displacement
TSI Launch Edition1.8 L
TSI S1.8 L
TDI S2 L
TSI SE1.8 L
TDI SE2 L
TSI SEL1.8 L
TDI SEL2 L
Horsepower
TSI Launch Edition170 hp
TSI S170 hp
TDI S150 hp
TSI SE170 hp
TDI SE150 hp
TSI SEL170 hp
TDI SEL150 hp
Torque
TSI Launch Edition200 lb-ft
TSI S200 lb-ft
TDI S236 lb-ft
TSI SE200 lb-ft
TDI SE236 lb-ft
TSI SEL200 lb-ft
TDI SEL236 lb-ft
Transmission
TSI Launch Edition5-speed manual
TSI S5-speed manual
TDI S6-speed manual
TSI SE6-speed shiftable automatic
TDI SE6-speed manual
TSI SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
TDI SEL6-speed manual
Drivetrain
TSI Launch Editionfront wheel drive
TSI Sfront wheel drive
TDI Sfront wheel drive
TSI SEfront wheel drive
TDI SEfront wheel drive
TSI SELfront wheel drive
TDI SELfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
TSI Launch EditionHatchback
TSI SHatchback
TDI SHatchback
TSI SEHatchback
TDI SEHatchback
TSI SELHatchback
TDI SELHatchback
Doors
TSI Launch Edition3
TSI S3
TDI S5
TSI SE5
TDI SE5
TSI SEL5
TDI SEL5
Seating
TSI Launch Edition5
TSI S5
TDI S5
TSI SE5
TDI SE5
TSI SEL5
TDI SEL5
Length
TSI Launch Edition167.5 in
TSI S167.5 in
TDI S168 in
TSI SE168 in
TDI SE168 in
TSI SEL168 in
TDI SEL168 in
Width
TSI Launch Edition70.5 in
TSI S70.5 in
TDI S70.8 in
TSI SE70.8 in
TDI SE70.8 in
TSI SEL70.8 in
TDI SEL70.8 in
Height
TSI Launch Edition57.2 in
TSI S57.2 in
TDI S57.2 in
TSI SE57.2 in
TDI SE57.2 in
TSI SEL57.2 in
TDI SEL57.2 in
Wheelbase
TSI Launch Edition103.8 in
TSI S103.8 in
TDI S103.8 in
TSI SE103.8 in
TDI SE103.8 in
TSI SEL103.8 in
TDI SEL103.8 in
Ground clearance
TSI Launch Edition5.4 in
TSI S5.4 in
TDI S5.4 in
TSI SE5.4 in
TDI SE5.4 in
TSI SEL5.4 in
TDI SEL5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
TSI Launch Edition22.8 cu ft
TSI S22.8 cu ft
TDI S22.8 cu ft
TSI SE22.8 cu ft
TDI SE22.8 cu ft
TSI SEL22.8 cu ft
TDI SEL22.8 cu ft
Max payload
TSI Launch Edition1,083 lbs
TSI S1,083 lbs
TDI S1,131 lbs
TSI SE1,005 lbs
TDI SE1,131 lbs
TSI SEL1,005 lbs
TDI SEL1,131 lbs
Curb weight
TSI Launch Edition2,901 lbs
TSI S2,901 lbs
TDI S3,080 lbs
TSI SE3,023 lbs
TDI SE3,080 lbs
TSI SEL3,023 lbs
TDI SEL3,080 lbs
Fuel tank
TSI Launch Edition13.2 gal
TSI S13.2 gal
TDI S13.2 gal
TSI SE13.2 gal
TDI SE13.2 gal
TSI SEL13.2 gal
TDI SEL13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
TSI Launch Edition30
TSI S30
TDI S36
TSI SE29
TDI SE36
TSI SEL29
TDI SEL36
City MPG
TSI Launch Edition25
TSI S25
TDI S30
TSI SE25
TDI SE30
TSI SEL25
TDI SEL30
Highway MPG
TSI Launch Edition37
TSI S37
TDI S45
TSI SE36
TDI SE45
TSI SEL36
TDI SEL45

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2015 Volkswagen Golf FAQ

How much does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf cost?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf has a starting MSRP of $17,995, ranging up to $29,495 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI Launch Edition from $17,995; TSI S from $19,295; TDI S from $22,345; TSI SE from $24,895; TDI SE from $25,895; TSI SEL from $27,395.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf achieves up to 36 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf have?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 22.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Golf safe?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 12 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2015 Volkswagen Golf come in?
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf is available in 7 trims (14 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.