2019 Volkswagen
Golf SportWagen
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: best and worst yearsVolkswagen
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Overview
- Body
- Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 287 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 35.1 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 4.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Pass. Vol
- 94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 30 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 9
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25%
- ENGINE25%
- SUSPENSION17%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 12 total.
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ23007opened Dec 12, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.