Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf GLS2017

Includes:GOLF|GLS

GLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$599
$599–$40K
228 listings91,667 avg miles
Alltrack
From$10,990
19 listings|$11K–$22K
Alltrack S
From$599
63 listings|$599–$26K
Alltrack SE
From$6,900
69 listings|$7K–$28K
Alltrack SEL
From$9,300
29 listings|$9K–$35K
GL
From$3,995
3 listings|$4K–$33K
Launch Edition
From$1,950
6 listings|$2K–$11K
Limited Edition
From$7,995
16 listings|$8K–$15K
S
From$2,000
277 listings|$2K–$39K
SE
From$5,900
144 listings|$6K–$43K
SEL
From$8,995
23 listings|$9K–$18K
TDI
From$1,625
52 listings|$2K–$15K
TDI S
From$6,995
16 listings|$7K–$17K
TDI SE
From$5,400
12 listings|$5K–$17K
TDI SEL
From$9,900
11 listings|$10K–$19K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$3,500
24 listings|$4K–$17K
Data coming soon
GLS

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Volkswagen Golf trims

Moderate

With 2 recalls and 188 complaints, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
188
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V4640002018-11-07
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

View at NHTSA
19V1880002019-06-03
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf's biggest weak point? FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. It leads 188 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel/propulsion System44
02Unknown Or Other21
03Engine14
04Structure11
05Suspension7
188 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Volkswagen Golf trims

25–29mpg combined
·
22-25city
·
30-36hwy
·
$2,100-$2,450/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf ranges from 25 to 29 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr6/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$2,450/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$2,450/yr5/10 Average

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

GLS Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GLS

How does the GLS compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

the GLS sits in a specific spot in the 2017 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GLS?

The GLS shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Golf trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for fuel/propulsion system issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2017 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf GLS?

The best model year for the Volkswagen Golf GLS comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volkswagen Golf overview.

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