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2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

4 trims · 6 configurations · Wagon

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$8,689

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,685 – $30,245

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for sale

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on TSI S

Total price (TSI S MSRP)

$21,685

Typical monthly

$429/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trims

  • TSI S

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $21,685 – $22,785
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    25/34
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    66.5
    Max towing
    —

  • TSI S 4Motion

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $23,935 – $25,035
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/31
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    66.5
    Max towing
    —

  • TSI SE

    MSRP
    $27,320
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/33
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    199 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    66.5
    Max towing
    —

  • TSI SEL

    MSRP
    $30,245
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    24/33
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Torque
    199 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.8L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    66.5
    Max towing
    —

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
TSI Sgas
TSI S 4Motiongas
TSI SEgas
TSI SELgas
Fuel type
TSI Sregular unleaded
TSI S 4Motionregular unleaded
TSI SEregular unleaded
TSI SELregular unleaded
Cylinders
TSI SI4
TSI S 4MotionI4
TSI SEI4
TSI SELI4
Displacement
TSI S1.8 L
TSI S 4Motion1.8 L
TSI SE1.8 L
TSI SEL1.8 L
Horsepower
TSI S170 hp
TSI S 4Motion170 hp
TSI SE170 hp
TSI SEL170 hp
Torque
TSI S184 lb-ft
TSI S 4Motion184 lb-ft
TSI SE199 lb-ft
TSI SEL199 lb-ft
Transmission
TSI S5-speed manual
TSI S 4Motion6-speed manual
TSI SE6-speed shiftable automatic
TSI SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
TSI Sfront wheel drive
TSI S 4Motionall wheel drive
TSI SEfront wheel drive
TSI SELfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
TSI SWagon
TSI S 4MotionWagon
TSI SEWagon
TSI SELWagon
Doors
TSI S5
TSI S 4Motion5
TSI SE5
TSI SEL5
Seating
TSI S5
TSI S 4Motion5
TSI SE5
TSI SEL5
Length
TSI S179.8 in
TSI S 4Motion179.6 in
TSI SE179.8 in
TSI SEL179.8 in
Width
TSI S70.8 in
TSI S 4Motion70.8 in
TSI SE70.8 in
TSI SEL70.8 in
Height
TSI S58.3 in
TSI S 4Motion58.2 in
TSI SE58.3 in
TSI SEL58.3 in
Wheelbase
TSI S103.5 in
TSI S 4Motion103.5 in
TSI SE103.5 in
TSI SEL103.5 in
Ground clearance
TSI S5.4 in
TSI S 4Motion5.5 in
TSI SE5.4 in
TSI SEL5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
TSI S30.4 cu ft
TSI S 4Motion30.4 cu ft
TSI SE30.4 cu ft
TSI SEL30.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
TSI S66.5 cu ft
TSI S 4Motion66.5 cu ft
TSI SE66.5 cu ft
TSI SEL66.5 cu ft
Max payload
TSI S970 lbs
TSI S 4Motion1,003 lbs
TSI SE970 lbs
TSI SEL970 lbs
Curb weight
TSI S3,053 lbs
TSI S 4Motion3,280 lbs
TSI SE3,113 lbs
TSI SEL3,113 lbs
Fuel tank
TSI S13.2 gal
TSI S 4Motion14.5 gal
TSI SE13.2 gal
TSI SEL13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
TSI S29
TSI S 4Motion25
TSI SE28
TSI SEL28
City MPG
TSI S25
TSI S 4Motion22
TSI SE24
TSI SEL24
Highway MPG
TSI S34
TSI S 4Motion31
TSI SE33
TSI SEL33

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2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen FAQ

How much does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen cost?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has a starting MSRP of $21,685, ranging up to $30,245 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI S from $21,685; TSI S 4Motion from $23,935; TSI SE from $27,320; TSI SEL from $30,245. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $8,689.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen have?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen offers up to 66.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen safe?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen come in?
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Wagon body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.