This car does everything well and is a ton of fun to drive.I've had it for four months and I still get a huge grin on my face when I drive it. You can easily gobble up miles in comfort on the freeway ...

This car does everything well and is a ton of fun to drive.I've had it for four months and I still get a huge grin on my face when I drive it. You can easily gobble up miles in comfort on the freeway with it's super supportive seats and great infotainment system, or you can kick in sport mode and carve up a twisty road. I smoked several BMW's and a Cooper S on some back roads right after I got this and the car didn't even break a sweat. The Fender sound system is excellent and the integrations with your phone mean you never have to take your eyes off the road. My only complaint is the low-profile tires. This is the first car I've had with them, and it's super easy to curb your rims if you're not really careful. But well worth it.

Pros

Ride and Handling: It's so easy to drive this car quickly. Takes corners like they aren't even there.
Power: A nice, flat torque cruve means you can pull hard from almost any speed
Cargo Space: When you fold down the rear seats, you have SUV space but you can park in a compact spot

Cons

Cost to Maintain: Premium fuel, synthetic oil, low-profile tires. They're all expensive to maintain, so be prepared

I have driven every sport compact made and the GTI tops them all. It's amazingly comfortable for long road trips, at 6'5" I still have plenty of room and a child seat can still fit behind me. The seat...

I have driven every sport compact made and the GTI tops them all. It's amazingly comfortable for long road trips, at 6'5" I still have plenty of room and a child seat can still fit behind me. The seats are amazing and I have no issues for hours behind the wheel, the seat heaters are great and go all the way up the backrest unlike most Japanese and American cars that just do the seat bottom. Interior quality is seriously Audi quality, light years ahead of others in this class. The best thing by far about the GTI though is the power and handling... this engine is massively underrated by VW, actual power figures verified by me taking a trip to the dyno put this car at around 250HP and 280TQ. at the crank.

Pros

Power: Actual Power is around 250HP/280TQ...VW seriously underrates this engine.
Ride and Handling: Devours corners yet still comfortable enough to keep the wife happy.
Safety: One of the safest cars made, would not hesitate putting my family in it. Great crash test results.

Cons

Cost to Maintain: VW's simply cost more to maintain, Oil changes, DSG services are pricey.

I was able to buy this 2015 car for a low price.

Pros

Fuel Economy: Highway mileage is gets up to 56 miles per gallon!
Technology and Entertainment: Sirius xm, controls on the steering wheel, GPS
Power: This is a turbo Diesel engine with a standard transmission!

2015 Volkswagen Reviews

The perfect car for an enthusiast who needs space

The perfect car for an enthusiast who needs space

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Best do everything car made.

Best do everything car made.

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Got this car for a steal!

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