Volkswagen Golf
2022 model years · Generation introduced 2022
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- Available years
- 2022
- Yearly records
- 1
- Reported market values
- $33,825
The overview
The 2022 redesigned Volkswagen Golf is available in a single top performance R with a 315-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is optional. Volkswagen builds on the long-running tradition of elevating a mild hatchback into a fun-to-drive, yet sophisticated, practical alternative to sports coupes. The Golf R is once again a special model tailored to a Volkswagen enthusiast that craves power, refinement, and exclusivity. The Golf upgrades connectivity and infotainment to the latest from Volkswagen. The interior comes with a large 10-inch infotainment screen. Active safety features such as FCW, AEB, BSW, LKA, RCTW, and ACC are standard.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 ↗ R 4-door hatchback AWD 2.0-liter 4 (315 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $33,825 | Not rated | Not rated | 23 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2022 model
R 4-door hatchback AWD 2.0-liter 4 (315 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2022
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $33,825
- Retail value range
- $33,300 - $34,350
- Original MSRP range
- $44,090 - $44,890
- Trade-in range
- $30,205 - $31,215
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 28 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 169 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,415 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
Environmental impact
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 21063 First published: July 14, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
