2018 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2018 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Wagon

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	1 of 7 Golf SportWagen TSI S 4Motion Wagon 4D	2 of 7 Golf Alltrack TSI SEL Wagon 4D	3 of 7 Golf SportWagen TSI S Wagon 4D	4 of 7 Golf SportWagen TSI SE Wagon 4D	5 of 7 Golf Alltrack TSI S Wagon 4D	6 of 7 Golf SportWagen TSI SEL Wagon 4D	7 of 7 Golf Alltrack TSI SE Wagon 4D
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Fair Market Price	$15,209	$16,420	$16,466	$16,480	$18,521	$19,198	$20,088
Fuel Economy	City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG	City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG	City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG	City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG	City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG	City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	170 @ 4500 RPM	170 @ 4500 RPM	170 @ 4500 RPM	170 @ 4500 RPM	170 @ 4500 RPM	170 @ 4500 RPM	170 @ 4500 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.8 Liter
Cargo Volume	66.50 cu ft	66.50 cu ft	66.50 cu ft	66.50 cu ft	66.50 cu ft	66.50 cu ft	66.50 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Torque	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft
Turning Circle	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet
Curb Weight	3,325 pounds	3,395 pounds	3,113 pounds	3,113 pounds	3,351 pounds	3,113 pounds	3,351 pounds

Blind-Spot Alert	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional
Collision Warning System	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Pedestrian Detection System	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Voice Recognition System	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Premium Radio	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Cruise Control	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Torque

199 @ 4500 RPM

Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual

Curb Weight	3325 pounds	3395 pounds	3113 pounds	3113 pounds	3351 pounds	3113 pounds	3351 pounds
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	13.2 gallons	13.2 gallons	14.5 gallons	13.2 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room	38.6 inches	38.6 inches	38.6 inches	38.6 inches	38.6 inches	38.6 inches	38.6 inches
Front Leg Room	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.5 inches	6.9 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	6.9 inches	5.4 inches	6.9 inches
Overall Length	179.6 inches	180.2 inches	179.8 inches	179.8 inches	180.2 inches	179.8 inches	180.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches	55.9 inches
Turning Diameter	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet
Wheel Base	103.5 inches	103.5 inches	103.5 inches	103.5 inches	103.5 inches	103.5 inches	103.5 inches
Width with mirrors	70.8 inches	70.8 inches	70.8 inches	70.8 inches	70.8 inches	70.8 inches	70.8 inches

FAQs

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. All 2018 Golf trim variations have 170 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

How fast is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf?

All 2018 Golf trim variations have 170 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2018 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Golfs?

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf comes in 7 different trims, ranging from the TSI S 4Motion Wagon 4D with a base MSRP of $15,209.00 to the TSI SE Wagon 4D with a base MSRP of $20,088.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2018 Golf specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Golf 2018 have?

2018 Volkswagen Golf features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2018 Golf trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2018 Volkswagen Golf specs page.