Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
21 -27 City / 29 -36 HWY
Horsepower
147 -288
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Chloe G
2019 Volkswagen golf s, best car ever!
The Volkswagen golf is very reliable and comfortable. It has 4 leather seats, they recline automatically with a lever. The back seat has a pull down cup holder with a door that connects to the trunk. Each front seat has storage slot on the back, along with storage on the side doors. It provides a comfortable area for all passengers and also has a decently sized trunk. The trunk is deep so it can hold quite a bit of items.
accountCircle Ellery P
2019 Volkswagen golf: a reliable vehicle with modern features.
The 2019 golf is a very good overall vehicle. It has good gas mileage, good handling, and a large truck. One flaw of the car is the smallish back seat especially when the driver and passenger seats are adjusted back. The radio and sound system is very nice and the key with the push to start system also works very well however the key is quite bulky when compared to other keys. The car also has a system I have never seen before on a vehicle that allows it to turn off the engine when idle for a few moments. This occurs at stop lights or in a drive through when one is stopped. The engine turns on immediately when the gas pedal is pushed again. This works well and can help save gas mileage but it is not as much as one would hope. It is still a nice feature and in the long term and save a few dollars on gas.
accountCircle Michael L
A great all-around performer!
This vehicle has every feature you could need and want and nothing that you do not! It is not the most powerful nor the most ostentatious, but it does everything well. The fuel economy is great. The comfort is great. The utility and practicality bests most other vehicles in this category. It is classy and subtle.
accountCircle Victor R
Hot hatch, drives amazing and a fun ride.
Good on fuel, good highway mileage, good stock sound system, really enjoy the driving all wheel drive, heat warming seats, its turbocharged makes for a fun ride every time. Xenon headlight with the cornering lights, everything you would expect for a hot hatch.
accountCircle Mel W
It is the perfect family car without being boring!
Like most VW’s, it is a very reliable car! The performance is great! We haven't had any issues so far. Also the space in the trunk is very good! The comfort it very good as well! Even with the seats pushed back our teenage daughter still has enough space on the backseat.
accountCircle Tanya L
Still new but I love my golf!
I have only had it for four months but so far it's gotten really good gas mileage. I really like all the features like the rear camera and blind side indicators on the side mirrors. There is a lot of legroom for passengers. It also has plenty of get up and go when I need it.
accountCircle Marie G
I love my VW golf because it is cute and fun and practical and safe.
It is a cute car that is really fun to drive and has some great features, like a panoramic sunroof. I can also carry a lot of stuff in the hatch, especially when I fold the back seats forward. It also has good safety features. It gets good gas mileage. I like it a lot and have no complaints.
accountCircle Danielle P
Cannot wait to drive for many more years.
In true VW fashion, this is a solid car. I love the hatch and the clean styling that differentiates it from other vehicles on the road. This is my 2nd alltrack, I traded in my 2017 for a 2019 (persuaded by the 0% financing) and cannot wait to drive it for years to come. It is extremely reliable, no issues. VW makes service easy. The car is fun to drive but still very practical.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rachel M
Minor complaints but overall a great car.
Nice car overall. Would prefer a push to start and hands free locking like the other ones have had in the past. It also would benefit from being lifted just a bit more so it does not bottom out when driving on the beach. Still a great car for what it is.

Volkswagen Golf Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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S Sport
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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S
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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SE Sport
147 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
147 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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Rabbit Edition
228 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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SEL
168 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Autobahn
228 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
288 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2019 Volkswagen Golf Owner Reviews

4.71
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5 stars 79%
4 stars 14%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Laura S on June 17, 2021
I totally love my golf alltrack.
I drive a manual and the shifter is a bit resistant getting into reverse. The sun visor is annoying to open for left-handed drivers. Other than that, I love the car. It rides smoothly, it is got great torque, the seats and interior or easy to keep clean, and the features are just as nice, if not nicer, than the features on some luxury vehicles I have seen. I had an issue with the tire pressure sensor once, it just didn't reset itself, but I was able to reset it with help from the owner’s manual. It handles the road extremely well.
accountCircle brooke M on May 11, 2021
Amazing design on this car.
I love this car so much. Ita fast, sleek and just cool looking in general. I have had it upgraded so it is a bit faster than when I bought it but it was not too bad before either. I also love the interior blue lighting, especially at night. I definitely would recommend this car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kevin W.

It has of cargo space for its size. Very comfy and with lots of 'luxury' bits. It has a lot of pep for a wagon that does not have a turbo charger. Very comfortable for driving long distances. I like that, while I consider it to be a luxury, or at least almost-luxury, car, it takes basic gas.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kevin W.

The steering wheel has too many button it. Its' gas mileage is not great in the city. The CD player is in the glove box for some reason. The dashboard screen allows access to multiple functions but is also clunky to use.

Ranks #5 Small Cars by Owners

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf has an average owner rating of 4.73 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 29 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #9 of 29 other Small Cars.

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety