The Golf 4 door ($19,335) is equipped the same but it comes standard with the Tiptronic automatic.  

The Golf TDI 2 door ($22,155) and 4 door ($22,760) add leather trimmed steering wheel, shift knob and handbrake handle; a touch screen, eight speaker audio system with a 6CD in dash changer, iPod cable and six month SIRIUS satellite radio subscription; fog lights; sports suspension; and 225/45R17 high performance all season tires on alloy wheels.   The Golf TDI models come with the six-speed manual but the DSG automated manual is available for both the TDI 2-door ($23,255) and 4-door ($23,860).  

Options include a power sunroof ($1,000), a cold weather package comprising heated front seats and windshield washer nozzles ($225), and Bluetooth connectivity ($199).   The TDI can be fitted with Xenon headlights with the adaptive front-lighting system ($700), an upgraded Dynaudio Advance Sound system ($476), and a Navigation package ($1,750).  

Safety gear includes frontal airbags and front seat-mounted side impact airbags and side air curtain airbags and lower and upper child safety seat anchors.   Active safety features comprise antilock brakes (which give drivers steering control during emergencies), electronic brake force distribution (which allocates braking where it can do the most good during panic stops) and brake assist (which primes the braking system when sensors indicate imminent brake application); electronic stability control (which attempts to keep the car heading where the driver intends during extreme maneuvers); and tire pressure monitors.   Optional on four door models are rear seat side impact airbags ($350).