2018 Volkswagen Golf
2 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$20,910 – $24,755
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on TSI S
Total price (TSI S MSRP)
$20,910
Typical monthly
$414/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
- $20,910 – $22,010
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- 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
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,655 – $24,755
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- 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 SE2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,910 – $22,010 | $23,655 – $24,755 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/34 | 25/34 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 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 SEgas
- Fuel type
- TSI Sregular unleadedTSI SEregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- TSI SI4TSI SEI4
- Displacement
- TSI S1.8 LTSI SE1.8 L
- Horsepower
- TSI S170 hpTSI SE170 hp
- Torque
- TSI S199 lb-ftTSI SE199 lb-ft
- Transmission
- TSI S5-speed manualTSI SE5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- TSI Sfront wheel driveTSI SEfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- TSI SHatchbackTSI SEHatchback
- Doors
- TSI S5TSI SE5
- Seating
- TSI S5TSI SE5
- Length
- TSI S167.5 inTSI SE167.5 in
- Width
- TSI S70.8 inTSI SE70.8 in
- Height
- TSI S58.2 inTSI SE58.2 in
- Wheelbase
- TSI S103.8 inTSI SE103.8 in
- Ground clearance
- TSI S5.4 inTSI SE5.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- TSI S22.8 cu ftTSI SE22.8 cu ft
- Max payload
- TSI S981 lbsTSI SE981 lbs
- Curb weight
- TSI S2,945 lbsTSI SE2,945 lbs
- Fuel tank
- TSI S13.2 galTSI SE13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- TSI S29TSI SE29
- City MPG
- TSI S25TSI SE25
- Highway MPG
- TSI S34TSI SE34
| Spec | TSI S | TSI SE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.5 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max payload | 981 lbs | 981 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lbs | 2,945 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 29 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 34 |