Volkswagen Golf SportWagen vs Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Overview | |
MSRP$21,625 | MSRP$25,850 |
Listings34 | Listings47 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWhat ever happened to station wagons? What once seemed like the ultimate blend of form and function in the 1960s has evolved into a completely niche vehicle segment. As history goes, wagons gave way to minivans in the 1980s, minivans to SUVs in the 1990s, and SUVs to crossovers in the 2000s. But crossovers are more image than substance. Sure, they ride high off the ground, but they don’t offer the same cargo space and storage solutions as wagons. Amidst this crossover craze, the wagon should be given its due. If the wagon were to make a comeback, no better blend of practicality, cargo space, and road-going manners exists on the market today than the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. The 2016 Golf SportWagen is based on the seventh-generation Golf and is the follow-up to the Jetta SportWagen. The result is a vehicle with impressive storage space and all the fun-to-drive nature of the Golf, along with the latest infotainment and safety technologies. The result is that you get a surprisingly lot of car for the money. | |
Reviews SummaryTried and true, the formula behind the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is nothing new. Take a station wagon, add all-wheel drive and SUV styling cues, raise the suspension a bit, and solve for a variety of daily driving requirements. AMC did it in the 1980s. Subaru did it in the 1990s. And now Volkswagen is doing it in the 2010s. Consider me a fan of Germany’s take on an old recipe. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.4 cu ft | Cargo Space30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3120 lbs | Curb Weight3369 lbs |
Height58.3 in | Height59.7 in |
Length179.6 in | Length180.2 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1001 lbs | Maximum Payload1021 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,625 | $25,850 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | What ever happened to station wagons? What once seemed like the ultimate blend of form and function in the 1960s has evolved into a completely niche vehicle segment. As history goes, wagons gave way to minivans in the 1980s, minivans to SUVs in the 1990s, and SUVs to crossovers in the 2000s. But crossovers are more image than substance. Sure, they ride high off the ground, but they don’t offer the same cargo space and storage solutions as wagons. Amidst this crossover craze, the wagon should be given its due. If the wagon were to make a comeback, no better blend of practicality, cargo space, and road-going manners exists on the market today than the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. The 2016 Golf SportWagen is based on the seventh-generation Golf and is the follow-up to the Jetta SportWagen. The result is a vehicle with impressive storage space and all the fun-to-drive nature of the Golf, along with the latest infotainment and safety technologies. The result is that you get a surprisingly lot of car for the money. | Tried and true, the formula behind the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is nothing new. Take a station wagon, add all-wheel drive and SUV styling cues, raise the suspension a bit, and solve for a variety of daily driving requirements. AMC did it in the 1980s. Subaru did it in the 1990s. And now Volkswagen is doing it in the 2010s. Consider me a fan of Germany’s take on an old recipe. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.4 cu ft | 30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3120 lbs | 3369 lbs |
Height | 58.3 in | 59.7 in |
Length | 179.6 in | 180.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1001 lbs | 1021 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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