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.

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.

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.

2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

4 trims · 6 configurations · Wagon

Starting MSRP

$21,685 – $30,245

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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

MSRP by trim

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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 2026-07-11). 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
—

Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trim specifications
Spec	TSI S2 configurations	TSI S 4Motion2 configurations	TSI SE	TSI SEL
MSRP	$21,685 – $22,785	$23,935 – $25,035	$27,320	$30,245
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/34	22/31	24/33	24/33
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	66.5	66.5	66.5	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

Full specifications by trim
Spec	TSI S	TSI S 4Motion	TSI SE	TSI SEL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	179.8 in	179.6 in	179.8 in	179.8 in
Width	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in
Height	58.3 in	58.2 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.5 in
Ground clearance	5.4 in	5.5 in	5.4 in	5.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	30.4 cu ft	30.4 cu ft	30.4 cu ft	30.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	66.5 cu ft	66.5 cu ft	66.5 cu ft	66.5 cu ft
Max payload	970 lbs	1,003 lbs	970 lbs	970 lbs
Curb weight	3,053 lbs	3,280 lbs	3,113 lbs	3,113 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	14.5 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	25	28	28
City MPG	25	22	24	24
Highway MPG	34	31	33	33