Published August 22 2022

2015 to 2018 Volkswagen Golf pre-owned buying guide

The Volkswagen Golf has been a staple on Canadian roads for a very long time. This is a favourite of active buyers, young families, and anyone looking to have fun behind the wheel of a fuel-efficient vehicle that is affordable both to purchase and to own. If you are looking for a fun vehicle that also happens to be versatile, a pre-owned Volkswagen Golf can be the perfect vehicle for you. Here is an overview of the 2015 to 2018 Volkswagen Golf lineup that you will find on the pre-owned vehicle market.

Pre-owned Volkswagen Golf engines

From 2015 to 2018, the Volkswagen Golf was offered with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine is the heart and soul of what makes the Golf so appealing. Paired with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, this 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbo with direct injection provided more horsepower than any Golf competitor for the same price, and more torque.

When paired with a five-speed manual, this engine delivers 170 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque while models with a six-speed automatic had the same horsepower, but 199 pound-feet of torque. Torque leads to impressive accelerations and passing performance but having a lot of torque also means getting better efficiency.

You will notice the ample torque the second you accelerate with a 2015 to 2018 Volkswagen Golf, but you will also notice that your fuel economy rating is remarkable considering how much fun you are having. With a five-speed manual, a pre-owned Volkswagen Golf will average just 9.3 L per 100 km in the city, and 6.6 L per 100 km on the highway. With the six-speed automatic gearbox, fuel economy is just a little bit higher at 9.4 L per 100 km in the city and 6.7 L per 100 km on the highway.

The 2015 to 2018 Volkswagen Golf was offered in three trims, specifically Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline. Heated front seats as well as air conditioning can be found in every model, and keyless entry was also available across the board. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be found on different trim lineups as are a range of driver assistance technologies such as blind spot monitoring, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, and cross traffic alert.

The 2015 to 2018 Volkswagen Golf also delivers the interior space you are looking for with nearly 1500 L of total cargo capacity. Give us a call today to learn more about the pre-owned Volkswagen Golf and why it might be the best used vehicle for you.