2017
Volkswagen Golf

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Available trims

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  • 1.8T 4-Door S Manual
    Starts at
    $19,895
    25 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T 4-Door S Auto
    Starts at
    $20,995
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T 4-Door Wolfsburg Edition Manual
    Starts at
    $21,595
    25 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T 4-Door Wolfsburg Edition Auto
    Starts at
    $22,795
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T 4-Door SE Auto
    Starts at
    $25,445
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T 4-Door SEL Auto
    Starts at
    $27,995
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New Wolfsburg Edition trim level available
All-wheel-drive Golf SportWagen available
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity available
Hatchback or wagon body style
High-performance Golf GTI and Golf R available

The good & the bad

The good

Handling and steering
Turbo gas four-cylinder's refinement
Manual-transmission shifter
Premium cabin materials
Hatchback practicality

The bad

Lack of tire grip
Front-seat comfort
Base stereo
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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 43 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.9
Value 4.9
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Nope from Madison, WI
Used to own this car
September 7, 2023

Great car, reliable and fun!

I bought my golf new at the end of 2016 and would have kept it much longer if it had not been totaled in an accident. The few little issues I had were covered under the initial warranty (coolant leak, trunk leak). Nothing else other than normal maintenance things like brakes and tires up to 81,000 - that's as far as I can speak to. I took good care of it, did the VW service things for the most part and I have no doubt it would have lasted to 200K or beyond. It looked cool and was fun to drive. I had the S manual. I enjoy driving and had a tiny regret about not getting the Wolfsburg edition (faster engine, slightly better options like heated seats and sun/moon roof).
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Hilde23a from Boston, MA
Owns this car
March 13, 2021

Sleek, sporty and drives like a dream

This may be influenced by the fact that I hated my last car (chevy sonic), but I love my pre-owned Golf. It’s a Wolfsburg edition— which I understand to mean it just has more bells and whistles than usual. The engine is exceptionally quiet and it drives so smoothly, and accelerating is especially easy and quick. I’m a huge fan of the cargo space as well. The only downside is the minimal leg room in the back seat, but I’m not usually driving with multiple passengers so it’s not a big problem for me.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf is available in 4 trim levels:

  • S (2 styles)
  • SE (1 style)
  • SEL (1 style)
  • Wolfsburg Edition (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Volkswagen Golf owners.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf. 95.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 43 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.9
  • Interior: 4.9
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.7

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