Volkswagen has recently announced the 2013 Golf Variant can now be ordered in Germany from €18,950.
Power comes from a 1.2-liter TSI engine that produces 85 hp. This direct-injection EA211 gasoline engine also comes with 90 hp and 105 hp, while the larger turbocharged 1.4-liter TSI is offered with 122 hp and 140 hp. On the diesel side, the EA288 engine will develop 105 hp, 110 hp and 150 hp.
The Golf Variant BlueMotion diesel with 110 hp is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox which allows it to return 3.3-liter per 100 km (71.3 mpg US or 85.6 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 87 g/km. Depending on engine selection, the German carmaker offers five- and six-speed transmissions, as well as a dual-clutch DSG.
Standard features include seven airbags, stop/start system, electronic stability control, five-inch TFT touchscreen display and air conditioning. Using the options list, customers can get Front Assist, Automatic Distance Control, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keeping Assist and Park Assist.
