Day 4
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Although the 2012 Golf TDI is a lot more conventional then the Chevrolet Volt, the Golf reminds me of the Volt in many ways. Both are hatchback designs of a similar size, although the Volt is classed as a mid-size and the Golf a compact on the inside. They also both came to me as fully-loaded models with electric cabin heaters, and they both offer a somewhat unique (at least in our market) drivetrain that comes with a premium price tag.
Most importantly, they both offer a refined driving experience along with exceptional fuel economy. This week, my tester had the weather stacked against it, with three days of frigid temperatures, which do not help any fuel source to work at its most efficient. Despite this, my TDI test vehicle averaged an exceptional 6.9L/100km; I suspect in warmer temps this could have easily been in the low sixes.
As cliché as it sounds, the 2012 Golf TDI is the best car I have driven this model year and it ranks close to the top of my list of all 2012 models I have driven so far.
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*Rating based on vehicle’s classification
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI
MSRP as tested (excluding destination): $31,685
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