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Available trims

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  • 1.8T S Manual
    Starts at
    $26,895
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T S DSG
    Starts at
    $27,995
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T SE Manual
    Starts at
    $30,495
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T SE DSG
    Starts at
    $31,595
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T SEL Manual
    Starts at
    $34,995
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 1.8T SEL DSG
    Starts at
    $36,095
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Automatic emergency braking available
Hatchback and wagon body styles
Front- or all-wheel drive
Performance-oriented GTI and R versions available
Choice of turbo four-cylinder engines

The good & the bad

The good

Handling
Engine refinement
Cabin materials
Versatility
Six-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty

The bad

Steering feedback (GTI, R)
Clutch feel (manual transmission)
Golf R's hefty price premium
Backseat legroom (SportWagen)

Expert 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack review

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What Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?

The Golf lineup encompasses a wide range of models, including the four-door Golf hatchback, performance GTI and R hatchbacks, and the SportWagen and Alltrack wagons. The SportWagen is available with front- or all-wheel drive, while the Golf R and Alltrack have standard AWD. Other models have FWD. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, Kia Soul and Mini Countryman.

What’s New on the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?

On the Golf S and SE, as well as the front-drive SportWagen, the engine is now a 147-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder instead of a 1.8-liter engine. Horsepower on GTI models increases 8 hp to 228 hp, and the GTI Rabbit Edition comes with gloss-black 18-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, and unique exterior and interior trim; the GTI also gets a limited-slip differential and brakes from the Golf R. The Golf R, meanwhile, comes in a single trim level with the Dynamic Chassis Control adaptive suspension and navigation. The base S trim levels of the Alltrack and regular Golf add forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert.

What Features in the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Are Most Important?

All models offer a rare combination of practicality and fun-to-drive sportiness that makes the Golf stand out from the crowd. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is available on all models and standard on many. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is standard.

Should I Buy the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?

Volkswagen stumbled badly with its diesel emissions scandal, but it’s showing a renewed focus on catering to American tastes while retaining some of its German heritage. That said, the Golf line lacks the styling appeal of some competitors — and a roster of hatchbacks and wagons seems out of tune with today’s market. However, driving a Golf and experiencing its refinement and versatility might be enough to sway some SUV-minded shoppers.

2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?

The Golf lineup encompasses a wide range of models, including the four-door Golf hatchback, performance GTI and R hatchbacks, and the SportWagen and Alltrack wagons. The SportWagen is available with front- or all-wheel drive, while the Golf R and Alltrack have standard AWD. Other models have FWD. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, Kia Soul and Mini Countryman.

What’s New on the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?

On the Golf S and SE, as well as the front-drive SportWagen, the engine is now a 147-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder instead of a 1.8-liter engine. Horsepower on GTI models increases 8 hp to 228 hp, and the GTI Rabbit Edition comes with gloss-black 18-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, and unique exterior and interior trim; the GTI also gets a limited-slip differential and brakes from the Golf R. The Golf R, meanwhile, comes in a single trim level with the Dynamic Chassis Control adaptive suspension and navigation. The base S trim levels of the Alltrack and regular Golf add forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert.

What Features in the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Are Most Important?

All models offer a rare combination of practicality and fun-to-drive sportiness that makes the Golf stand out from the crowd. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is available on all models and standard on many. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is standard.

Should I Buy the 2019 Volkswagen Golf?

Volkswagen stumbled badly with its diesel emissions scandal, but it’s showing a renewed focus on catering to American tastes while retaining some of its German heritage. That said, the Golf line lacks the styling appeal of some competitors — and a roster of hatchbacks and wagons seems out of tune with today’s market. However, driving a Golf and experiencing its refinement and versatility might be enough to sway some SUV-minded shoppers.

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Safety review

Based on the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 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
Rollover rating
4/5
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
13.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
13.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
6 years / 72,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 72,000 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

4.9 / 5
Based on 36 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • We bought a used 2019 a month ago.

    We bought a used 2019 a month ago. I wasn't aware of these. As I researched a replacement for my wife's GMC Terrain, I learned about all of the bad CVT transmissions and oil burning engines in that class. Happened on a used Alltrack for sale at a dealer and as I researched the dsg transmission and looked up reviews - I was pretty excited by what I read. We have taken in on one 6-hour trip through the mountains and several 3-hour family visits. I love driving it. Probably my favorite car I have driven other than my old 2000 Volvo S70. It seems to be very well built. It is insanely quiet on the road and it has great acceleration. We travel with two kids and two dogs and it zips right up mountain passes, rarely cracking 3k rpm. I wish we had about 2 more inches in the trunk for our kennel, but it is a large space. I am anxious to try the AWD in some Montana snow this winter. Sadly its my wife's driver, but I get to drive it on trip!
    • 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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  • Love this Car!

    Love my Alltrack! While snug, it is a compact, its well oriented, and fun to drive. I have the sky roof option, and love it. Typical German engineering, simple on the frills, but great performance. Plenty of room in the trunk area for most anything. Visually a great looking car, inside and out. Outstanding gas mileage, and it'll even teach you to get the most out of it mileage wise.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Just My Observation of the car's qualities

    Very few places to store much of anything in the front seat area. Too many electronic options &/or information through the radio & the steering wheel buttons. The Driver's Manual is a 365 page novel
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • The last of the Manuals... (or dodos...)

    I am so happy I purchased this car new in May of 2018. It is the PERFECT car. A slick manual transmission linked to a 1.8 Turbo four that is plenty fast yet also can get 34mpg on the highway if properly driven. Discarding the "no-season" tires and upgrading to 235/45/18 all around with new wheels yielded much better looks and even better handling. It is a genuine pleasure to startle cars behind me on highway entrances or twists. Yet it has wagon versatility too; I've installed a trailer hitch and delight in parking next to all the trucks at the local boat launches. Equipped with 205/65/16 Nokian tires it devours winter roads from Maine to Quebec, providing predictable handling and AWD ability to any ski trip. Shame you can't fully turn off the traction control. Yet best for last: this is a manual. I'm a common working person. Many of the miles are not spent exploring the handling limits, they're spend commuting. This is where the manual shines. It is interesting, intuitive, and rewards when operated well. It makes a commute less dull than a slush box or whatever electric you prefer. It's a shame VW killed this one off; it is a magnificent salute to the euro wagon, devoid of needless paunch yet with all the creature comforts (heyyyy apple car play). It isn't overweight, it does everything you need, and heck it even looks good. America, you don't deserve this car (so you can't have it anymore). To quote Charlton Heston, "you're going to have to pry this from my cold dead hands". God bless the Alltrack and VW may your soul rot in xxxx for discontinuing this car.
    • 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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  • love mine.

    I owned a C240 AWD Benz wagon. It was falling apart but it was from MN and snow does that. This car is its counterpart in the sense that it is set up the same. I love the 4cyl turbo, as it really goes, and the AWD is perfect to get out when it snows. It's RED and I love it. I really think this car is the best in AWD, pep, and function.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • To be blunt, this is the best car I've owned

    In 2019 I was looking to replace my Subaru with a sporty wagon which offered a more engaging driving experience and found that the Alltrack had been on the market for 3 years. Strange that I hadn't seen any advertising or marketing of any sort for it. Called up my local VW dealer and scheduled a test drive. Drove both a DSG SEL Alltrack and a 4motion Sportwagen. I wasn't really sold on either. It perhaps had something to do with the low profile tires on each vehicle in hindsight, but I did like the handling, acceleration, smaller and thusly more maneuverable size vs the bloated Outback. It just had too much road feel. I went home sort of confused since I expected to fall in love with the Alltrack. A month went by and then I saw a green/brown S trim Alltrack available at another dealer. I was really only into the aesthetics since the styling is perfect on these cars imo and green is my favorite color on vehicles so I thought what the heck why not try this one..maybe they're all different. So I drove down and checked it out. Gave it a drive around Vancouver and a quick jaunt at 55mph on I-5 and it was exactly what I was looking for. Engaging, but not a harsh ride like the SEL and Sportwagen. I mentioned the tire size before - the S trim has 17 inch wheels, which seem to feel much more comfortable on this vehicle. The SEL had 18 inch low profiles. I don't know, it's the only difference I can find in terms of the power and drivetrain from the other wagens I drove. Anyhow, traded in my Outback immediately and drove home in the Alltrack. Got it for $23.8k and the dealer threw in a free entended warranty. I doubt I'll ever use it, but they didn't have to do that so I appreciate it. I have 30k miles on it right now and have driven it from Olympia, WA to Glacier Park and back 4 times, taken it to Minnesota and back twice and to Portland and Seaside/Cannon Beach a few times. I have had absolutely zero issues with the vehicle and I cannot be happier with it. I've since replaced the tires with a set of Nokian WRG4s and moved to northern Minnesota. The pairing of the Nokians and the Alltrack's 4motion system has been amazing in the winter here. I cannot complain about anything with this car beyond the poor legroom in the rear passenger seats and the odd placement of the USB port in the center console. This was the last of the wagens in the USA for the foreseeable future and I don't plan on parting with mine unless I'm forced to, in which case I'll find a used one.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best VW ever offered!

    I've owned over 30 cars and I still have an e30, VW MK1 Cab & W201 in the garage but I love driving this Alltrack. Sure it's no speed demon like a Audi SQ5 or handles like a GTI but for the 90% of the time this car is perfect. Good engine, the 1.8T is just enough for everyday use. Handling is better than most SUV. Cargo space even more than an SQ5. Fuel economy is acceptable at 25mpg in the city. Overall looks with the roof rails, cladding and wheels makes for a really nice, very well equipped Volkswagen. One day this will be another classic VW.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • VW Alltrack has it all!

    The VW Alltrack is a pleasure to drive. Sporty but with great utility and space. Incredible 7 Year bumper to bumper transferable warranty. I feel very secure behind the wheel.
    • 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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  • Drives like a sports car

    This is a great car. I owned a 2017 and when I learned that VW wouldn't be offering the Alltrack in 2021 I traded in the 2017 and bought a 2019. When the Alltrack first came out, the auto press praised it as a "Subaru beater," based on its features and performance. Apparently, VW dropped the Alltrack from its line due to low sales numbers. No wonder - VW never promoted the Alltrack, never educating the consumer on how much better a car it is compared to its Subaru counterpart.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • No problems at 8500 miles

    Amazing mileage recorded after the first 600 miles. I did a twenty mile loop on a road w/o stop signs or red lights. Car averaged 40 mpg at 30 mph and easily gets 38 mpg on the highway. 1.8 l and six speed automatic.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • about 600 miles so far. loving it.

    i bought a brand new 2019 Golf Alltrack. Love the looks and the handling. 1.8L turbo and DSG transmission do great. Huge moonroof, nice alloy wheels, automatic parking, rain sensing wipers, sonar based driving and parking aids.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Loving the Alltrack!

    After leasing a Tiguan for 3 years, I fell in love with the VW brand. The Tiguan served me well, but was a less than exciting ride (except when in sport mode), and didn't get quite the gas mileage I had hoped for. I just picked up a 2019 AllTrack, and I'm in love with it. It fills in all the gaps that the Tiguan lacked in, and is truly a blast to drive. The US has such a SUV-culture, so they unfortunately discontinued this model after 2019, but I couldn't be happier that I picked one up. Wagons are the best!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is available in 3 trim levels:

  • S (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 30 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

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Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reliable?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack owners.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack a good Wagon?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 36 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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