Volkswagen Golf price in Kenya, Specs, Review

Hatchback cars are some of the most common cars on our roads, these compact vehicles are convenient for anyone looking for a vehicle to smoothen their day-to-day movements. However, one can choose to go for a compact car that gives comfort and performance, in that case, a hot hatch is the best pick. One of these hot hatches is the Volkswagen Golf, to help you decide if this is the car you should go for, we will cover its full features and prices of the Volkswagen Golf models in the country below.

Introduction to the Volkswagen Golf

This vehicle is manufactured by the German automobile brand, Volkswagen AG and competes with other hot hatchbacks such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Peugeot 2008 and Mercedes A-Class. It has been in production since 1974, over the years, the car has evolved into the attractive hatchback it is today with high performance. There have been different generations of the Golf which are denoted by MK, for example, the seventh-generation Golf is denoted by MK7.

Volkswagen Golf price in Kenya

The price of the car will vary based on its condition, the seller, the model and even the trim level. Still, we can be able to give a range of the price in the market, that is what we are going to do below.

If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Just ensure the one you pick is well maintained to avoid losing cash and buying problems. Below are the prices of locally used Volkswagen Golf.

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Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Hot hatchbacks usually compensate for their compact looks by giving a reliable fuel-economical engine, they might also have a comfortable interior packed with features plus good practicality. But does the Volkswagen Golf offer this? Let us look at the features of the vehicle to determine this.

There are different trims such as the GTI and the R line, however, features do not vary that much.

1. Volkswagen Golf Exterior

The Golf looks compact yet also gives a feel of speed. Viewing the vehicle from the front will give you an impression of a small sports car.

Here are the exterior specs of the Volkswagen Golf:

• The cars come with 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance is 5.6 inches which is below the recommended of 6.5 inches
• At the front, you get the Volkswagen logo with some trim level badges such as R or GTI. Also, some have air vents on both sides
• Some Golf models will also come with fog lights
• The vehicle has 16 inches or17 inches alloy wheels depending on the trim level
• The car has LED headlights with a Volkswagen logo on the inside
• Parking sensors is an additional feature
• From the rare, you will notice the spoiler
• Lastly, there are different colors to choose from

2. Volkswagen Golf Interior

The interior is comfortable yet and has all the basic features you would need in a hatchback. Safety is also taken care off since the car has airbags all over, from the front ot the rear for the passengers.

Below is what you get on the inside:

• The car comes with 5 seats(two front and three on the second row)
• The legroom is okay and the headroom is good
• You are gonna love the leather seats if you get a trim level that has them
• In the cabin, you will find different storage spaces, this includes the cupholders, center box, door bins and glovebox
• The center seat has an armrest and cupholders
• The boot is not that big but you will still be able to carry sizeable luggage. For a bigger boot space, fold the back seats
• There are also USB and Sockets for charging your devices
• The touch screen infotainment system is mounted on the dashboard
• The steering wheel is adjustable
• There are child seat anchors on the backseats
• Additional features include paddle shifters, rear auto-dimming mirror, driving modes, start and stop,

3. Volkswagen Golf Engine specs

To make the Golf a performance car with good fuel economy, Volkswagen has placed various engine options that are not so big but are coupled with a performing CVT and good tech.

Here is a list of engine specs for the Volkswagen Golf:

• The engine capacities available include 1.0L petrol, 1.5L petrol, 1.4L hybrid and 2.0L diesel
• There are turbo options available for the above engines
• The power given by the engine ranges from 130hp to 204hp
• Most of the models have the DSG 7-speed gearbox, some, however, have a manual transmission
• The Golf mainly comes as Front Wheel Drive while there are a few All Wheel Drive
• Fuel consumption will vary largely depending on the engine you go for, hybrid engines will consume less. The consumption starts around 5.0l/100km. This also depends on your driving style and the driving terrain
• Lastly, the car has a tank capacity of up to 50 Liters

The VW Golf is most targeted to young drivers, the vehicle is help made for performance and giving out that driving thrilling. It also grips on the road and handles very well. The fuel consumption is not bad making it convenient for someone on a budget.

The DSG gearbox is known to have problems if not well maintained. Apart from that, there are no major problems that have been reported by VW Golf users.

Volkswagen golf is that compact that we will give you performance and still provide good fuel economy. The interior is also comfortable and comes with basic tech features that you will need on your ride. The maintenance cost, on the other hand, is slightly high and you will need a good budget for that.