2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI First Drive Review: Goodbye Jetta Wagon & Hello Golf

[@jeremytd7072]

Ha. This came across my recommended videos. Even 3 years after buying my TDI Sportwagen I’m still smitten by it. Fun to watch this one.

[@jeremypartyka5929]

This is a hidden gem in the American auto market. I'm so glad Volkswagen brought this to the U.S. WAGONS ROCK!

[@tritchie6272]

This might be one of the best jobs I've seen Roman do! As for the car I like the blue one. I don't remember seeing any wagons for a while. When I was a kid we referred to them as station wagons. Only back then they were really big.

[@douglasgroff7648]

My 2010 Jetta SportWagen TDI has over 116,000 miles on the clock and still drives like new. Very tight suspension and no interior squeaks or rattles. Would buy another again, but really want the 4Motion. I always drive the DSG in manual mode, and shift into 6th gear at 30 MPH (1000 RPM). The 236 lb-ft of torque has enough grunt to take you from 35 to 80 without shifting. I average about 40 MPG on the highway at 75-80 MPH...

[@kimandrews7293]

Mine too 2011 with 130,000km, still drive like new, Still get 7L\100km hauling a 800pnd tent trailer and don't even notice the pull !! But real wagon would be the Passat alltrack

[@Lexolo999]

An AWD Sportwagen TDI would be my perfect car. They need to get it over here ASAP.

[@OEMSyntheticscom]

Wagons and TDI! Now that's what I am talking about!

[@motiverebuilds3524]

I recently purchased one of these cars and it is an awesome daily. I constantly average around 35+ MPG mixed driving and the seats are comfy and it is actually by no means slow. Unfortunately, purchasing one is hard because they come and go so fast but I highly recommend it.

[@dwaynezdavidov6689]

I just purchased one myself. Taking possession in two days. Can’t wait!

[@noahkang2417]

You’re gonna love it, almost approaching a year and 15000 miles later on mine

[@eddievantailn2882]

I have a 2013 JSW which I purchased in 2019 with 23K miles. I love it !!! The car was in new condition and was being given away due to the diesel issue. All I can say is it's very high quality and I would not trade it for any other vehicle on the planet. Thanks tree huggers

[@CosmicCage]

I LOVE WAGONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1234krise]

Glad I'm not the only one!!!

[@spanieaj]

I have a 2003 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 6 speed manual. I love my car and the utility of the wagon and the fun to drive experience. I bought it new. I am hoping that AWD version comes to the states because that would be a suitable replacement for my Audi. It will be a sad day when I replace it.

[@Sneakerama17]

idk why but as a high school student, this car look sooooo dope to whip lmao

[@MacTechG4]

two drawbacks of the Mk7 TDI; the added expense and complexity of the AdBlue DEF system and DEF refills The rear suspension is downgraded to a twist-beam rear axle, as opposed to the independent rear suspension in the Mk6, they needed space for the AdBlue tank, so that's why the rear suspension was downgraded Mk6 models (2010-2014) do NOT use AdBlue (no urea scavenging system) and have independent rear suspension, but also get 10 HP less, and *technically* a few MPG less (around 3 MPG less)

[@Statimtek]

Small correction about the Jetta wagon. The Jetta was a separate model sold in Europe and had wagon version along side the Golf wagon. In Germany at least, the Jetta was called the Bora, but again it was it's own model separate from the Golf, offered as a sedan or wagon vs the Golf's hatch/wagon variant.

[@sic22l]

You're talking about cars based on Golf Mk4.

[@klukash]

sic22l the mk5 Jetta was also called Bora in select markets

[@sic22l]

lukash kowcz But it never had a wagon version alongside the Golf wagon. That applies to 4th gen only.

[@sebastianaltamarmolina6779]

Volkswagen in Colombia are just now selling brand new sportswagens for just $16000 dollars!! (The ones involved in Dieselgate)

[@darrenloke5486]

I would totally own this when my family grows in future. This just proves that you don't have to sacrifice the driver for space, back passenger comfort and utility.

[@aleksandrshik9208]

thank you for the review and for the 4K (finally) I'm tired of people putting 720p or 480p on youtube

[@danielc.2963]

Why America!? Why do we not get more of these things? Why must we be stuck with sedans and SUV's!?

[@NuclearEngineerDOE]

Because... freedom to do what you want.

[@DPoner]

@@NuclearEngineerDOE If we had freedom we could buy them

[@aquateen77723]

Excellent review, Roman! 👍

[@roberts4605]

Thanks for this review. I've been anxiously awaiting it. Currently drive a Golf TDI but I need more space now that we have 2 small kids. Test drove a BMW 3-series diesel wagon. Like the car but for almost 20K less, the Golf Sportwagen is a lot more appealing. Plus I like the look of it more than the Jetta Sportwagen. I will own one very soon.

[@maximilianfri3807]

In Germany we call this car "Golf Variant" ;) not Sportwagen!@8:19

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

I've been seeing more of these Jetta Wagons and Golf Wagons around here in Alabama. If my mom was thinking about downsizing even further, I would have seriously pushed one of these. When I have kids, I'm probably going to just get one of these for the family since I really don't need all the space of a huge crossover, and I like torque over horsepower.

[@philricci2012]

A full on GTI treatment to this wagon would be awesome. I'll take one in black.

[@solid_spec]

this is the car for me.

[@Justimann1]

I'm so glad that they still have wagons because they seem much better than crossovers. I love diesels!

[@1972myk]

I may be ordering mine soon, if VW ever get these to market. Release date was March and it's almost April. I'm sure there's a bunch of heart attacks taking place in WOB right now!

[@hoagieman26]

Roman, just an honest tip when you drive a TDI...never floor it!! The TDI seem to be much faster when you use 70-90% throttle because it will make much better use of the lower diesel torque band and it won't plateau very much at all!! Just give it a try!!

[@yujishinohara1uponatime]

Just a couple more options to be purrfect... 1. convertible roof rails(roof railsracks) 2. back hatch pin lock 3. almost forgot AWD 4. 1000 miles range/tank (imagine less than 3 fillups to go from SF - NY or less than 2 fillups to go from Vancouver to Tijuana) 5. subaru outback tdi

[@nlpnt]

I think the sales of the gas-powered version may go up since the new 1.8 TSI gets substantially better gas mileage (at least on paper, any real-world numbers yet?) than the old 2.5 did.

[@tbc210]

“…Volkswagen is saying they’re working on bringing over the four wheel drive version of this car..” (March 2015). Dieselgate drops September 2015 🙁 Goodbye diesel engines. Goodbye station wagons. Goodbye manual transmissions. Not new ones anyway. That’s over in the US.

[@theonlyboknoy]

How does the torsion beam axle feel on the TDI, compared to the independent rear suspension on the TSI?

[@TFLcar]

We didn't have a chance to drive the TSI. It takes hours just to shot the car for a review and there just wasn't enough time to drive both versions.

[@izoyt]

On 2.0 tdi model you get independent rear suspension . In real life, you wouldn't notice difference, really, expect if you drive it on track (but it's not track car). P.S.: This is one big/heavy guy, he will make any car small. Look for some another review for interior space perception with regular sized dude.

[@theonlyboknoy]

Actually, in the USA, the TDI has the torsion beam axle because VW needed to make room for the AdBlue tank. Hence, the question that I posted. Check it out at www.vw.com/models/golf-sportwagen/trims/2016/2016-tdi-sel-trim/ then click on 'View Automatic Specs' under Full Specs. Then, choose 'Technical'. In other parts of the world, the AdBlue tank is not required so the TDI models come with the independent rear suspension.

[@izoyt]

Ok, makes sense i guess. In EU, only 2.0 tdi model have independent rear suspension (and from 1.4 tsi on i think), not 1.6, which i own (blumotion model).

[@DPoner]

I WANT TDI BACK NOW

[@robitaill3]

How ironic. “A very honest driving experience”

[@paulshamblin6260]

I had a Suzuki forenza wagon. Made by Daewoo. Volkswagen owned 15% of suzuki then. Gas burner only got twenty-seven miles per gallon but that car drove great.

[@Barobran92]

Thats weird, in Canada they changed the name from Jetta to Golf within a year of the new model being introduced back in 2007.

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Canada & weird go together like milk & cookies!

[@sic22l]

5:27 In Europe diesel isn't taxes less than gasoline they're taxed equally. In the US there are more taxes on diesel, that's why it's more expensive.

[@sgbradley]

People have to understand Loyalty...#VW has its customers, #Jeep has too and even #Cadillac But if you sit down and crunch the numbers, this car/wagon is very Economical in the 3-5+ years long haul compared to gas engine's of the same size and price. 43 MPG New but I have seen American reviews who get 55+ after break-in is done.

[@A_guan]

Roman why did you push the horn?

[@Oo2k10]

What's the difference between Golf and golf Sportswagen?

[@jeromep3182]

I mean bmw still builds wagons and I would like to see someone do a review of the Buick wagon now that’s very rare

[@kennvc2]

Will TFL's test drives of the 2016 models be posted soon? VW says the cars are being shipped throughout August. Would love to see impressions of the safety equipment additions, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, etc.

[@stupidmonkez]

A GTI version would be amazing. I love my Mk6 and in wagon it would be god.

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

This looks great, but has anybody heard any updates on the TDI/4Motion rumors?

[@sic22l]

Roman said that they're working on 4motion variant for the US.

[@Karl427]

Ok this is not the only sport wagon you forgot about the Audi A4 wagon the bmw 3 series wagon and the Mercedes wagon

[@yippie6862]

Is the 2015 TDI Golf Sportwagen lacking the rear independent suspension like it is in the 2015 TDI Golf? 

[@parasharkchari]

Yippie Yes, it is. The TDI version of the wagon went with a torsion beam rear suspension simply because the packaging is more compact, thereby giving it some room for the urea tank. Most of the reviews I've been reading suggest that the effect of that solid rear axle is not noticeable at all on decent roads under normal conditions even when you corner hard, but if you are pushing it on accel+braking or you are driving on crappy roads, it will become plainly apparent.

[@yippie6862]

Parashar Krishnamachari I owned both a 2006 Jetta and a 2008 Passat, both had independent rear suspensions. One time I test drove the next Jetta model, (2011 I think) that used to come with the torsion beam suspension and I could definitely feel the crappy rear end dynamics of it. It felt stiff and unresponsive. I was thinking about buying this new Sportwagen TDI, however, I will never buy one now unless VW adds an IRS.

[@parasharkchari]

Yippie My suspicion on why the reviewers seem to think that is probably that the rear suspension behavior on the Sportwagen in gasoline guise without the torsion beam is probably not that stellar to begin with.... certainly not in the same league as the GTI or Golf R. If that was their comparison point, I suppose there would be pretty drastic words, but that would also be apples and oranges. Well, there may be some hope for the 4motion version, but I'm not holding my breath. Pretty much everything VW has ever offered has stood a few notches beneath their identical offerings in other countries and damn near all the technological and high-end manufacturing capacity they have at their disposal is exclusively reserved for the Audi nameplate.

[@pspboy7]

I'm shaking with anticipation...

[@dancar02]

Does this car have a radiator to cool the engine?

[@gordonmccoy4537]

Thanks for s great report... it help me make up my mind to go get one .... Gordon in Maryland

[@dylanshiffer5799]

The Fast Lane Car Does the Sportwagen share the smaller Golf's rear torsion beam suspension for the diesel variant?

[@freezor80]

Can you buy this yet? I can't find it on their website.

[@Broba_Fett]

Blind spot monitoring available?

[@AtypicalCreator]

+SKEMETUBE In 2016 they'll have blind spot and rear-cross traffic. As well as lane keep assist, and parking assist. (driver assistance package).

[@Broba_Fett]

+AtypicalCreator Thank you for the information. Not sure how many people will buy one after the whole situation with Volkswagen.

[@AtypicalCreator]

Yeah it really sucks! I just got a 2015 golf TDI and I love it! The EPA sucks in my opinion.

[@Broba_Fett]

+AtypicalCreator I'd still buy a vehicle from them. I want to get the Golf Sportwagen either TDI or TSI. And I agree, there's been manufacturers that have done worse.

[@AtypicalCreator]

The TDI's are fun as hell to drive, they're definitely worth the extra money. Not sure how they'll drive after this whole scandal, but if you're buying it for just the space, go TSI, but if you like the good performance, go TDI

[@cancercell1]

Roman, were you not able to drive the car on the highway city?

[@RobHeathers]

If this car weren't German--I'd buy it!! Great review, Roman. P.S.: The folks at Mopar\Chrysler\Fiat need to create a wagon & convertible version of the current Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart...and offer a diesel!!

[@screamindimon]

I agree Rob.I owned 2 VW's, Scirocco and Jetta 16v..Both plagued me with alternator, and electrical problems.Never own another VW again.

[@toyota420xp]

except for he fact it seems nobody wants a wagon or maybe they just aren't offered anymore. In any case some American car company needs to make a wagon. It's a tradition that kinda died with the tarus wagon or buik roadmaster

[@PaulPushkarov]

Do they sell it in the US? I do not see it on the VW website.

[@DELOS13]

Love my mk4 Golf TDI

[@BTC909]

The 2016 gets a new head unit that supports "Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink" and will offer 'Adaptive Cruise Control'.

[@PasDeMD]

I can't decide whether I like the looks of the sportwagen yet. To me it's a lot like the panamera--the styling doesn't quite translate the same way to a longer car.

[@toyota420xp]

but it looks better than the old one for sure and looks good enough to call it an audi

[@Lostinaminute]

Hey guys what kind of interior camera and mounts are you using for the cameras?

[@erick.7528]

Isn't the BMW 328d wagon a contender?

[@914castro]

Please. Your next video. 2015 scion xb. 5 speeds is + or 4 speeds auto

[@AJP2565]

Roman, I was wondering are those shift paddles behind the steering wheel?

[@makwa]

Yes

[@toyota420xp]

Canada loves these or at leas Quebec. Every vdub from Quebec is one of these

[@ppha7665]

Is DEF used in all the new 2015+ TDIs? Does this wagon come with an independent rear suspension? What's the size difference between this and the out going Jetta Wagon, if any?

[@camel9]

The engine has been tweaked a little bit to give, I believe, aprox 10 more hp and some extra torque. The outside has been completely re-designed... and although I haven't sat inside one yet, I bet the interior has been changed as well. It is a completely new car, from scratch... the old Jetta was based on the Mark V or VI, this one is based on the Mark VII.

[@toyota420xp]

the tsi gasoline will probably have independent rear if it is like the regular golf.

[@ricome169]

P Pha he answered the independent question 10 times. idiot.

[@headless13]

What about the BMW 328D touring?

[@MolotovRod]

There are rumors on 4Motion TDI Sportwagon, is that confirmed?

[@ShaunMMX]

But isn't the Toyota Prius V is technically a station wagon?

[@TJC450]

I see it as one.

[@sic22l]

It's something between a wagon and minivan/microvan.

[@klukash]

i see it as an embarrassment to compare a prius to german engineering

[@ShaunMMX]

How? They're both station wagons, they both get about the same gas mileage, they both pretty much have the same amount of space. Just one's from Japan and the other is from Germany.

[@sic22l]

ShaunMMX One is much more refined, comfortable and better to drive.

[@TJC450]

Fuck I'd drive this. I like it.

[@LauryanFlipsen]

Don't do that. You'll regret it

[@TJC450]

Lauryan Flipsen Why do you say that ?

[@LauryanFlipsen]

You don't get as much as you pay for it and if you buy this you're stating that you have bought the car you didn't want to buy. I mean look at it! It has not got a style

[@sic22l]

Lauryan Flipsen I tend to notice that Americans are quite confusing flashness/flamboyance with style. VW has its own cold, technical style. You get what you pay for. It's not always about bells and whistles on paper but also about engineering and refinement. Drive one. you'll see the difference immediately.

[@toyota420xp]

honestly I really love it. I own a 2015 golf and it drives so good. The style to me is awsome

[@kc5077]

I think smaller hatches Focus, Mazda3, Impreza and hybrids C-Max, Prius V, and the Outback are decent if not direct competition. Too bad the new Kia Rondo is Canada only.

[@gabrielgagne2004]

The kia Ronda is the biggest pile of junk I've sat in. I had a rental one last year after someone rear ended me and it is the definition a grandmas car from the way it drives to the sound it makes when you lock it

[@sic22l]

Golf hatch competes with Focus, Mazda3 and Impreza.

[@nh90]

Do you get the Golf GTD in the U.S aswell? Its a diesel version of the gti with 184 hp

[@MrKimberr]

No... We wish.

[@ZStHope]

Now Mazda need to wake up and bring their diesel 6 and 6 wagon!

[@loverofyahshua]

PLEASE, Can they do the STEEL Timing chain on the TDI? Had to get the 2.5 Gas, to get the steel timing chain. Love the Diesel, but the nylon timing belt IS for the BIRDS!

[@zacharyjones1492]

It looks nice.

[@kobbetop]

Actually it's always been Golf Variant in Europe, they tried to discontinue it and replace it with the Golf Plus but I'm glad they brought it back. Boring VW design but very practical car.

[@kobbetop]

I said 'tried to discontinue'. Vw execs had plans in 2006 to replace it with the Plus (they thought people don't want wagons anymore) but eventually they didn't do it. Some time around 06/07 car dealers said a replacement is not coming but in 07 the new model was introduced.

[@ottodob]

if they put 4motion in this bad boy this would be my next ride.

[@MrTriath1337]

Serious question: how often does adblue need to be added? Every how many miles?

[@klukash]

every 10k

[@victorespinal6906]

Excelente video saludos desde Mexico

[@DieselDrives]

There is the BMW 328d wagon... pricey, but competitive to the VW Golf Sportwagen.

[@sic22l]

It's too pricey therefore not competetive.

[@DieselDrives]

BMW 328d wagon is only available in AWD and starts at $43,450. BMW and VW get 43 MPG HWY EPA est.. VW Golf Sportwagen TDI SEL starts at $30,345. BMW has a longer warranty and free maintenance. BMW has a 5-link rear suspension. VW has more cargo space vs BMW (66.5 v 53, respectively). The $13k difference will hardly be consumed by depreciation. But, BMW does offer a diesel wagon, so there is competition. If you can afford the BMW, you can shop the VW. If you don't need all the features of the BMW, you can buy the VW.

[@Jayquan92]

I love Austin!

[@jwagner1993]

Buick!? U still there ???

[@SADilNikad]

I do over 50MPG in my 2011 Jetta...

[@Birmingham_racing]

Bojan Petrovic guessing you don't like in America?

[@Akmoneyrecords]

BMW has a diesel wagon.

[@amccaulx]

Everyone complains how AD Blue is an "Added Operational Cost". If you look at the real world numbers from current gen TDI Passat drivers, who use AD Blue, you are talking about $10-$20 to top off the AD Blue tank every 10k miles. This isn't a big deal. After looking under a MK7 Golf, and comparing it to the MK6s, it is sad to see the De-contention that VW did with these. MK6s have an Aluminum Subframe, and lower suspension arms, and a fully independent rear suspension. MK7s have stamped steel suspension and subframe, and a solid rear beam suspension, yuck! The Oil Filter placement in the MK7s really suck as well, thanks to that air to water intercooler.

[@toyota420xp]

the tdi have a solid beam rear. The tsi definatly don't. Tsi has the independant rear

[@TheMetalButcher]

Andy McCauley That's fucking lame that they cheaped out.

[@DavidDLee]

How is reliability? VW has been known to be below average in the reliability of their vehicles, with issues like electrical gremlins, transmission issues and more.

[@chinojarjos]

Cool cars!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I'd take that blue one!

[@Gltokensp06]

Did you really just say 200 "torques" at 3:52? That's it, I'm out.

[@LlyleHunter]

Roman, I'm surprised that you said torques knowing how relentless this group can be. How could you leave yourself so open?

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

Roman, go immediately to the naughty step, you wicked boy !!!!

[@quicksave1]

There is the Honda crosstour....

[@freezor80]

It is a damn shame this vehicle/engine combo got into the scandal and is out of production. I was very interested in this car with the diesel and manual transmission.

[@BetaRacer24]

Still a lot used

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

Has VW resolved the DSG low speed (under 20 mph) lurching and chatter that haunted my (and so many others') 2010 GTI and 2012 Jetta TDI ? The DSG made those ownership experiences disappointing, and downright embarrassing when carting passengers. Loved the steering & chassis, loved the economy on my TDI, but oh...not that clackety DSG!

[@AJP2565]

Hi Jason, I believe all DSG's have that issue. I've read reviews on the Nissan GTR and Mitsubishi Evo MR, and they are really bad. On our Passat diesel I only notice it when backing out of our driveway, or while trying a quick three point turn.

[@toyota420xp]

I find it weird that in the golf and presumably the golf wagon the tsi gasoline cars don't have a dsg but a independent rear suspension. While the tdi has the dsg and a less sophisticated beam suspension.

[@AJP2565]

Gregory Perkins I hear yeah Gregory. I understand what Jason is saying it's quirky, but it shifts quick, and very smoothly in the Passat application. It does lurch when it's placed in park a few inches, and it does get awkward in certain slowly executed maneuvers. Maybe more so in the GTI because if think shifts harder in that application which would account for the mileage, and acceleration gain on the GTI DSG over the manual. Although the Passat manual gets better mileage then the DSG model.

[@klukash]

Gregory Perkins TDI models dont have an independent rear suspension because the mk7 models dont have space with all the extra added on emissions crap US gov requires torsion beam though fits

[@dcuccia]

Albert Peterson ...except for the new Acura TLX turbo four with a torque converter.

[@FishBoyBlue]

Man, about 5 minutes in it really looks like that Golf is having a hard time on all the bumps, as well as the sound of your voice at that point. Thoughts on ride comfort for people who have to drive poor roads everyday?

[@elontusk5553]

Lol. Almost bought one of these new back in 2015, thankfully I didn't. Literally walked out of signing the papers and left. Then dieselgate happened. Apparently people don't remember how bad VW lies. I bought a Model S the next year which has been a dream to own and drive.

[@clothestravel]

Model S has the build quality of something made by pre-schoolers. Oh, and a design older than my grandparents.

[@208230706]

"There isn't Any German Diesel sport Wagon" WRONG BMW 3 series wagon

[@klukash]

yes but that car costs nearly 50k so technically they dont compete

[@LlyleHunter]

lukash kowcz But it IS a diesel sport wagon!

[@TheMetalButcher]

Cayvon Nazih Bullshit.

[@meissnerflux]

A review mentioned that BMW diesel engine is inferior to the golf's. But I'm guessing BMW will have the edge in handling

[@izoyt]

I noticed he was talking about diesel in States being more expensive than regular gasoline. Is that true? What is that blue cap, you have to fill something in? With all that anti-polution gizmos that car allready have to meet EU standards (probably much higher than U.S) etc? That's funny.. On the other hand, it could be bio-diesel additive, which is mandotory in EU (something like 4, 5%, its allready mixed, so you don't have to add nothing more).edit: i found answer here www.gentechsensors.com/content/news/news-story/adblue-def-fact-and-fiction

[@EdMcMuffin00]

how many times are you going to say "german" in this video?

[@nerdlydood]

"Traction control" he says, fighting "all that torque". I have a Suburban 2500 with stock pizza-cutter narrow tires... no traction control to fight anything. Six liters of Vortec fury straight to the wheels, damn thing squeals all the way through first gear on wet pavement. (Four speed slushbox... could be better)

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

Disappointing that they didn't give us a 4-Motion variant now!

[@sic22l]

It's quite difficult to homologate a car in the US.

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

That's because were home to strongly opinionated people!

[@klukash]

it does not have 4motion because Puebla Mexico does not currently have the capability of building a AWD vehicles at the moment

[@sic22l]

lukash kowcz What about the new Golf R?

[@klukash]

sic22l The golf R is built in Wolfsburg Germany

[@kc5077]

Sadly the real competition is every small and subcompact crossover.

[@stephenmaturin2]

torn between this and the upcoming A3 tdi sportback. I know all the pro and con arguments...rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr =/

[@nikb6528]

This. You'll save money with not throwing it awayjust for the badge.

[@stephenmaturin2]

Nik Brudar Yeah, one thing that would lean me to the A3 is the fact I'm in NYC, and it's like what...at least 7 or 8 inches shorter, makes a pretty big difference.

[@nikb6528]

Henry Grimm oh, yeah that can be important. Why are you looking at the longer models then? Why not take a normal Golf 7th gen?

[@sic22l]

Sportwagen has more space. A3 - everything else.

[@toyota420xp]

get the golf to save money

[@y2kbug77]

Huge mistake not offering AWD. That would have made it perfect.

[@kc5077]

Good news everyone, VW plans add AWD in a year or two.

[@loverofyahshua]

WISHED they did the Steel Timing Chain, on the TDI. Nylon Timing Belt is for the birds. Had to go to Gas 2.5, to get he Steel Timing Chain.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

***** I wondered why they did that. Apparently the belt doesn't sound as loud. Personally I'd rather a nice sturdy strong timing chain than a belt that can fail and destroy my engine.

[@jsiszero]

y2kbug77 Nobody would buy it, they have crossovers for that reason.

[@y2kbug77]

Buck Futter They have diesel crossovers? Maybe in Europe, but not here in the states.

[@toyota420xp]

I want one

[@LauryanFlipsen]

Is this car nowadays also avaliable in the USA? I feel sorry for the fact that your streets become more and more boring when this will be a succes. Horrible and boring car, I see it everyday here in the Netherlands.

[@screamindimon]

Yes Lauryan I think you can order the wagon here in US.But wagons have become unpopular here over the last decade.People with families demand 3 things.Power, room, and gas mileage.The "crossover"has replaced the wagon.I own a 2009 Ford Taurus x.It has all the features that American families like.There are a lot of car companies that produce the crossover body style.But rarely do you see a VW wagon anymore here.Although there are wagon enthusiasts.

[@pspboy7]

Hummm, tempted...

[@robitaill3]

There is no diesel, only emissions