2017 Volkswagen Golf
4 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$19,895 – $27,995
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on TSI S
Total price (TSI S MSRP)
$19,895
Typical monthly
$394/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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TSI S
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,895 – $20,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/36
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 22.8
- Max towing
- —
TSI Wolfsburg Edition
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $21,595 – $22,695
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/36
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 22.8
- Max towing
- —
TSI SE
- MSRP
- $25,445
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/35
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 22.8
- Max towing
- —
TSI SEL
- MSRP
- $27,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/35
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 22.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | TSI S2 configurations | TSI Wolfsburg Edition2 configurations | TSI SE | TSI SEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,895 – $20,995 | $21,595 – $22,695 | $25,445 | $27,995 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/36 | 25/36 | 25/35 | 25/35 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 199 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 | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 22.8 | 22.8 | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| 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 SgasTSI Wolfsburg EditiongasTSI SEgasTSI SELgas
- Fuel type
- TSI Sregular unleadedTSI Wolfsburg Editionregular unleadedTSI SEregular unleadedTSI SELregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- TSI SI4TSI Wolfsburg EditionI4TSI SEI4TSI SELI4
- Displacement
- TSI S1.8 LTSI Wolfsburg Edition1.8 LTSI SE1.8 LTSI SEL1.8 L
- Horsepower
- TSI S170 hpTSI Wolfsburg Edition170 hpTSI SE170 hpTSI SEL170 hp
- Torque
- TSI S199 lb-ftTSI Wolfsburg Edition199 lb-ftTSI SE199 lb-ftTSI SEL199 lb-ft
- Transmission
- TSI S5-speed manualTSI Wolfsburg Edition5-speed manualTSI SE6-speed shiftable automaticTSI SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- TSI Sfront wheel driveTSI Wolfsburg Editionfront wheel driveTSI SEfront wheel driveTSI SELfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- TSI SHatchbackTSI Wolfsburg EditionHatchbackTSI SEHatchbackTSI SELHatchback
- Doors
- TSI S5TSI Wolfsburg Edition5TSI SE5TSI SEL5
- Seating
- TSI S5TSI Wolfsburg Edition5TSI SE5TSI SEL5
- Length
- TSI S167.5 inTSI Wolfsburg Edition167.5 inTSI SE167.5 inTSI SEL167.5 in
- Width
- TSI S70.8 inTSI Wolfsburg Edition70.8 inTSI SE70.8 inTSI SEL70.8 in
- Height
- TSI S57.2 inTSI Wolfsburg Edition57.2 inTSI SE57.2 inTSI SEL57.2 in
- Wheelbase
- TSI S103.8 inTSI Wolfsburg Edition103.8 inTSI SE103.8 inTSI SEL103.8 in
- Ground clearance
- TSI S5.4 inTSI Wolfsburg Edition5.4 inTSI SE5.4 inTSI SEL5.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- TSI S22.8 cu ftTSI Wolfsburg Edition22.8 cu ftTSI SE22.8 cu ftTSI SEL22.8 cu ft
- Max payload
- TSI S—TSI Wolfsburg Edition—TSI SE1,021 lbsTSI SEL1,021 lbs
- Curb weight
- TSI S—TSI Wolfsburg Edition—TSI SE2,963 lbsTSI SEL2,963 lbs
- Fuel tank
- TSI S13.2 galTSI Wolfsburg Edition13.2 galTSI SE13.2 galTSI SEL13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- TSI S29TSI Wolfsburg Edition29TSI SE29TSI SEL29
- City MPG
- TSI S25TSI Wolfsburg Edition25TSI SE25TSI SEL25
- Highway MPG
- TSI S36TSI Wolfsburg Edition36TSI SE35TSI SEL35
| Spec | TSI S | TSI Wolfsburg Edition | 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 | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.5 in | 167.5 in | 167.5 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max payload | — | — | 1,021 lbs | 1,021 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | — | 2,963 lbs | 2,963 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Highway MPG | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 |