The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is a superb choice for a small hatchback, with its stylish and versatile design, excellent driving dynamics, generous cargo space, and a wide array of premium features and advanced technologies. Take a look at this 2018 Volkswagen Golf vs 2018 Honda Fit comparison to see how the new Golf outshines the hatchback competition.
On the performance front, the 2018 Golf easily outmuscles the 2018 Fit. With its 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine, it doles out 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine in the 2018 Fit only manages 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. With the Golf's XDS Cross Differential System, you can enjoy excellent handling and a stable ride. The Golf is efficient as well, with an estimated highway fuel economy of 34 mpg.
2018 Volkswagen Golf | VS | 2018 Honda Fit |
170-hp | Horsepower | 130-hp |
199 lb-ft | Torque | 114 lb-ft |
22.8/53.7 cu-ft | Cargo Capacity (Seats upright/folded down) | 16.6/52.7 cu-ft |
6-years/72,000-miles bumper-to-bumper | Warranty Coverage | 3-years/36,000-miles basic; 5-years/60,000-miles powertrain |
You can count on a very safe ride in the 2018 VW Golf. Standard safety features include a rearview camera, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Electronic Stability Control, and the Intelligent Response System. The new Golf also offers many available state-of-the-art driver assistance technologies, including Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert and Autonomous Emergency Braking.
The 2018 Golf has the clear advantage for warranty coverage. All 2018 Golf models are backed by a generous 6-years/72,000-miles bumper-to-bumper warranty. The 2018 Fit only offers a 3-years/36,000-miles basic warranty and a 5-years/60,000-miles powertrain warranty.
As you can see, there are many reasons to choose the 2018 VW Golf. Would you like to experience it yourself? Do you live in Southern California? Come check out this wonderful hatchback at Capistrano Volkswagen!