2021 Volkswagen Golf
1 trim · 2 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$23,195 – $23,995
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall 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
$23,195
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on TSI
Total price (TSI MSRP)
$23,195
Typical monthly
$459/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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TSI
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,195 – $23,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 29/39
- Horsepower
- 147 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 25
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | TSI2 configurations |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,195 – $23,995 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 29/39 |
| Horsepower | 147 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.4L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 25 |
| 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
- gas
- Fuel type
- regular unleaded
- Cylinders
- I4
- Displacement
- 1.4 L
- Horsepower
- 147 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Doors
- 5
- Seating
- 5
- Length
- 167.6 in
- Width
- 70.8 in
- Height
- 58.2 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.6 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 17.4 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- 25 cu ft
- Max payload
- 915 lbs
- Curb weight
- 2,945 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 33
- City MPG
- 29
- Highway MPG
- 39
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 147 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seating | 5 |
| Length | 167.6 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Cargo capacity | 17.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 25 cu ft |
| Max payload | 915 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 33 |
| City MPG | 29 |
| Highway MPG | 39 |
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2021 Volkswagen Golf FAQ
- How much does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf cost?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Golf has a starting MSRP of $23,195, ranging up to $23,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI from $23,195.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Golf achieves up to 33 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf have?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 25 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2021 Volkswagen Golf safe?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Golf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2021 Volkswagen Golf come in?
- The 2021 Volkswagen Golf is available in 1 trim (2 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.