2019 Volkswagen Golf R

$21,069
from
51
listings
$21K–$39K
price range
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Low$21,069
High$38,930
From$21,069
Avg Mileage65,196 mi
(27d ago)

Sourced from 51 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2019 Volkswagen Golf R Trims

All Trims Combined
From$21,069
$21K–$39K
51 listings65,196 avg miles
Black Edition
From$45,477
19 listings|$45K–$54K

2019 Volkswagen Golf R Pricing

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Volkswagen Golf R Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 6 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
21V3210002021-05-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 6 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Forward Collision Avoidance,back Over Prevention1
02Forward Collision Avoidance1
03Unknown Or Other1
04Wheels1
05Electrical System1
6 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Golf R Fuel Economy

24–26mpg combined
·
21-23city
·
29-30hwy
·
$2,900-$3,150/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R returns 24–26 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Golf R - Automatic (AM-S7)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,900/yr5/10 Average
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$3,150/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Volkswagen Golf R

30States

9% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R a good car to buy?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is forward collision avoidance,back over prevention, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $168 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, based on 6 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2019 compare to other Volkswagen Golf R years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Volkswagen Golf R model years. Visit the Volkswagen Golf R buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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