Disadvantages of the Golf Sportsvan?
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1. Unreasonable pricing: The manual version's price reaches the entry-level price of mid-size cars. 2. Interior: When you step into the Golf Sportsvan, you'll feel like you've traveled back 10 years in time. The dashboard design appears very outdated, and the exterior and interior styles are extremely mismatched. Fortunately, the material texture is decent. Additionally, the driver's seat backrest adjustment still uses a rotary knob, even in the top trim level - this might be due to Volkswagen's platform constraints. 3. Transmission noise: DSG transmission noise has become one of the main complaints about the Golf Sportsvan. Other reported issues include brake system noise, engine noise, engine vibration, body accessory noise, and electrical faults, though these problems account for a relatively small proportion.
As a Golf Sportsvan owner for three years, the most frustrating aspect is the rear legroom. Despite being marketed as an extended version, fitting three adults in the back is still uncomfortably tight, especially during long trips when passengers constantly complain about not having enough leg space. The trunk appears deep but lacks sufficient height – we have to remove the wheels to fit a stroller vertically. A less common complaint is the panoramic sunroof; even with heat insulation film applied in summer, the overhead heat is unbearable, forcing us to crank the AC to maximum. Fuel consumption averages at least 8.5L/100km in city driving, significantly higher than sedans with the same displacement, making every highway trip back home painful at the pump.
