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Volkswagen Golf vs Lexus CT

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Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf

$35,898 - $89,990

2023 price

Lexus CT
Lexus CT

$25,990 - $36,990

2018 price

Summary

2023 Volkswagen Golf
2018 Lexus CT
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 1.8L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

4.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Too much road noise
  • Annoying touchscreen
  • Pricey

2023 Volkswagen Golf Summary

In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently.

I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to be the best Golf for the money.

But with prices continuously cruising north - this car is now a $54,990 prospect before on-road costs - does it still make dollars and sense? And what’s it like to live with in the daily grind?

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2018 Lexus CT Summary

There are two ways to look at the Lexus CT200h; as either the cheapest model in the Japanese company’s range, or as a planet-saving hybrid.

Either way, the four-door, five-seat CT200h hatch – which has been updated for 2018 – differs from the rest of the Japanese luxury brand’s lineup for a number of different reasons.

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