The wheel tilts and telescopes, and with firm, supportive seats, it's easy for even long-legged drivers to find a good driving position. Room is plentiful up front, but being a subcompact, space in the rear is at a premium. The audio system is easy to use and set just above the rotary gauges for the climate control. They're lit in purple, lending the cabin an upscale, post-modern feel. Ditto the quality of the materials used, which are the standard against which all cars should be judged.
Trim materials feel expensive for the class.
Switchgear has an excellent tactile feel, and small touches like the dial-operated sunroof that allows the sunroof to be opened a precise amount, make this car so wonderful to live with on a daily basis. It has taut lines that mirror the car's rigid chassis and taut handling. Combined with a sweet engine, this car feels worthy of your hard-earned money. While it won't have you trading in the BMW 328, it's close enough to wonder why you should spend more, especially when looking at how VW equips these cars. Mileage was 22 mpg despite some hard driving.