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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack boasts exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice.

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2020201920182017
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
2020000000
201921302411.27.849.8
201821302411.27.849.8
201722302510.697.849.41

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleengineTransmissionDrivetrainCylindersDisplacementFuel type
2020wagon——————
2019wagonCylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.8, Fuel type: RegularManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive41.8Regular
2018wagonCylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.8, Fuel type: RegularManual 6-spdAWD/All-Wheel Drive41.8Regular
2017wagonCylinders: 4, Displacement: 1.8, Fuel type: RegularAutomatic (AM-S6)All-Wheel Drive41.8Regular

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearpricingBase priceTrim
2020———
2019Base price: $26,896, Trim: 4Motion S, SE, SEL$26,8964Motion S, SE, SEL
2018Base price: $25,995, Trim: S, SE$25,995S, SE
2017———

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsbodyAndInteriorGVWRSteering locationSeat rowsAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheel
2020———Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————
20195—Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)224103.5——
201854Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Left-Hand Drive (LHD)224103.51717
2017—4—Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)———————

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearadasabsesctractionControltpmsautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningpedestrianAebblindSpotMonitoringrearCameraadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystem
2020————————————
2019abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard
2018abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standardstandardstandardstandardstandard————standardstandardstandard
2017tpms: standard———standard———————

Model year reports

2020

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The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack boasts exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice.

2019

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The 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack offers standard all-wheel drive and wagon practicality, but its average reliability rating and documented electrical system concerns warrant careful consideration and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

2018

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The 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack offers capable all-wheel-drive performance but warrants careful inspection due to documented issues with its automatic emergency braking system and potential for sunroof leaks.

2017

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The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack offers standard all-wheel drive and practicality, but its "Below Average" reliability verdict, driven by significant panoramic sunroof water intrusion issues, makes it a cautious purchase.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

Carfocal currently has 4 published Golf Alltrack reports, covering 2017 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack boasts exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice.

Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.

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Is the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 volkswagen golf alltrack boasts exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice. and given its excellent reliability record, the 2020 volkswagen golf alltrack represents a strong value proposition for used car shoppers. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?

Across Carfocal's published Golf Alltrack guides, recurring problem areas include Ignition Switch, Thermostat Housing/Water Pump Module, and DSG Transmission Mechatronics Unit. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Ignition Switch, Thermostat Housing/Water Pump Module, and DSG Transmission Mechatronics Unit.

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