Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Overview | |
Years produced2015-2019 | Years produced2017-2019 |
MSRP$21,895 | MSRP$25,850 |
Listings646 | Listings271 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhat defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. | |
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 | |
Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | Torque199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway37 | 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 Weight3053 lbs | Curb Weight3422 lbs |
Height58.3 in | Height59.7 in |
Length179.8 in | Length180.2 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload970 lbs | Maximum Payload1012 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-2019 | 2017-2019 |
MSRP | $21,895 | $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 defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. | 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 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 147 hp I4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 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 | 3053 lbs | 3422 lbs |
Height | 58.3 in | 59.7 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 180.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 970 lbs | 1012 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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