l would like to buy a Golf but would like to know about other cars that are similar, small, hatchback style cars. Also, what would you say about the reliability of the other cars compared to the Golf?

Ford Pinto, AMC Gremlin- they made one of those with a big block and four speed, my god father had one with 500 miles on it in his garage, ford fiesta, Dodge Omni, sorry, just messin, golfs can look pretty bad ***

Acura RSX; Audi A3; Chevrolet Aveo 5-door, Optra 5-door & Malibu Maxx 5-door; Ford Focus ZX3 & ZX5; Hyundai Elantra 5-door; Kia Rio5 & Spectra5; Mazda is Mazda3 & Mazda6 Sportwagon; Mercedes-Benz C230, Mini Cooper; Pontiac Wave; Subaru Impreza; Suzuki Swift+; Toyota Prius & Yaris Hatchback (3-door & 5-door); & Volkswagen is New Beetle & GTI.

also l know honda has at least 1 newer model that is not on that list.


Well there is the list. l would suggest checking out the Mazda3. l own a mazda as well as 4 of my co-workers. l do not think we have had a single MIL light throughout all of our warranties. As a matter of fact in four years(54k miles) mine has needed a battery & regular oil changes & that is it.

The Golf is pretty unique-looking but there r some other compact hatches out there. Examples would be the Mazda3, Subaru Impreza, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Audi A3 (similar to the Golf), Suzuki SX4, Mini Cooper, Volvo C30, & the garbage Dodge Caliber & Chevrolet Aveo.
l own a 2008 Rabbit (same as a Golf, just a different name) & l have no complaints within my first year of driving it. The 2.5 liter engine is supposed to be pretty reliable. It is a fun car to drive, too, if u get the manual transmission. It also handles extremely well, has lots of head room ( l am 6 feet tall & fit in it with room to spare), & is quite safe for a little car. l average about 26 MPG driving mostly in town & l do not exactly drive like a little old lady either, which is pretty good for how much power the car has.

If you maintain it and drive them right - all cars will last.