If you are looking for a fuel-sipping car that handles like a race car, go Golfing, that is, take the 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI S for a drive.
With barely enough room for golf clubs in the rear hatch, the model name's irony is easily forgotten thanks to its 2.0-liter turbo direct-injection engine and a rocket-like driving experience. There's enough punch out of the hole to chirp the tires on the sporty 16-inch wheels in both first and second gears.
Gone is the misconception that diesel power is an oxymoron.
Paddle shifters mounted to a flat-bottomed, tightly tuned steering wheel keep you interested in taking a spin for even the most mundane errands. Whether it is putting across town or across the region, this compact car is a joy to drive. The Golf suspension handles flawlessly on the highway, even one riddled with potholes.
There's no performance sacrifice for its 40 miles per gallon (or better) fuel economy. It should be noted that not every gas station carries diesel and you should use your extra mileage to plan out your next fuel stop.
The Golf features a very quiet cabin with excellent ergonomics. Everything is where it should be. Controls for the Bluetooth phone and stereo are on the dash and on the steering wheel. The view from the driver's seat provides the driver with very good lines of sight.
Access to the Golf's hatchback takes a while to decipher. With some exploration, you realize that the VW emblem on the hatch doubles as the latch. Like a secret passage, the hatch door opens when you push in the top to reveal a handle on its lower portion.
The TDI S has leatherette seats that are nice and easy to clean, but may get a bit hot once summer really settles in. The seats feel roomy and comfortable for such a small car.
As equipped, the TDI S has a decent sound system for its price. It simply gets the job done with eight speakers, built-in satellite radio, USB and a memory card slot. A dedicated jack for your favorite smartphone or mp3 player requires a proprietary cable and the one provided for the test vehicle didn't match the driver's device.
Missing is a sunroof and built-in GPS, which, if made available as options when it hits the market in July, would be worth considering.
With an overall length of 13 feet, 9.4 inches, parking is a breeze. There's even parking assistance indicators on the audio screen to help you keep the bumpers scratch-free.
Among the many great safety features of this vehicle is the indicator to show that you are indeed tailgating. That's a good feature given the Golf's propensity for speed.
2015 VW Golf TDI S
- MSRP: $22,815
- As Tested: $23,915
- MPG: 31 city, 42 highway
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