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The Mark VII Golf is more refined, more economical, and bigger inside. It rides better, feels nicer to drive, and you won’t find a better-quality interior in this class. Where VW missed the mark is with its inability or unwillingness to improve the driver appeal of the standard car.

With an uncommon blend of refinement, performance and plentiful features, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf remains high on our list of hatchback picks.

The 2012 Golf R has an excellent engine and well-designed suspension that delivers big speed and big thrills. Bottom line: This is a neat friggin’ car!

Thanks to decades of refinement, the Volkswagen Golf is one of the most impressive small cars you can buy, combining interior quality with a sporty character.

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf consistently gives drivers German craftsmanship and poise they would otherwise pay much more for.

The 2010 VW Golf is solid, fast, safe and FUN! It is not merely the ‘5-door’ version of a sedan. Rather it is car and platform that delivers a lot and can handle so much more.

The Volkswagen Golf is one of the more comfortable cars out there, with an interior that looks richer than its price, and right now, the only compact diesel wagon on the market.

The Volkswagen GTI mightn’t sound like the sixties or doburnouts down half a quarter mile track, but where everyday sports car liveability is concerned, it’s virtually untouchable. If you’re after an uncompromised sports car for everyday use, it starts to make plenty of sense.

While you can find less expensive economy cars that are very good (see the Honda Fit or Nissan Cube, to name just two), you may be hard pressed to match the Volkswagen Golf’s combination of virtues for anywhere near its price.

If you’re looking for a suave, sophisticated hatchback, the Volkswagen Golf VI won’t disappoint. We can attest that that the new Golf feels like the ritziest hatchback on the market.

For driving enthusiasts looking to trade gas money for feature content, the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI is a solid choice.

The Volkswagen Golf is fun to drive, well-finished and spacious inside. It might not be as fuel-efficient as its Japanese enemies, but the trade-off is performance and driver involvement.