2017
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Starts at:

$21,580

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Available trims

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1.8T S Manual

Starts at

$21,580

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 S Auto

Starts at

$22,680

25 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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1.8T S Manual 4MOTION

Starts at

$23,830

22 City / 32 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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1.8T S Auto 4MOTION

Starts at

$24,930

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 Auto

Starts at

$27,030

25 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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1.8T SEL Auto

Starts at

$29,970

25 City / 34 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 SportWagen 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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Most recent

By Dan from La Crosse, WI area

Owns this car

April 6, 2023

100k miles so far...

Purchased used S 5-speed manual with 33,000 miles on it about four years back. Just passed 100,000 miles last month. Only one problem so far, with the passenger door latch assembly. We get about 37 MPG mixed city and highway, and 45-50 MPG in interstate highway driving. FWD and snow tires work fine here in Wisconsin.

The turbo motor and 5-speed provide all of the acceleration one will *actually* need, and also provide those great economy numbers. As part of the Golf platform, it's a solid car and the handling is good. The ride comfort is also good, maybe enhanced by the taller 16" tires on the S version. Simple controls, without an overly complicated radio / info system. Manual ventilation controls (knobs) are a huge plus. With the rear seats down, it has about the same cargo space as our 2009 Subaru Outback: little narrower but also a little longer. Good outward visibility. Driver seat can get a little tiring after a long drive (4 hours or more) but it's comparable with other highway vehicles we've owned. Reasonably quiet inside considering it's essentially an economy vehicle. A very nice economy vehicle, though. We like it enough that we're considering getting another one before there are no more good wagons in the market.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Manual Forever from PA

Owns this car

October 7, 2020

Incredibly peppy. Handles well in snow.

This car drives like a sports car. I know; I own a Cayman. This car has accompanied us on every vacation and has never lets us down. No problems!

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 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is available in 3 trim levels:

S (4 styles)
SE (1 style)
SEL (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 35 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 SportWagen reliable?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen owners.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen a good Wagon?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. 96.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5

Based on 26 reviews

Comfort: 4.5
Interior: 4.4
Performance: 4.6
Value: 4.7
Exterior: 4.4
Reliability: 4.4

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