Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf S2018

Includes:GOLF|S
$5,400
Starting From
207
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 207 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,400
Max $41,318
From $5,400
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,998
$6K–$100K
83 listings83,434 avg miles
Alltrack
From$13,613
9 listings|$14K–$24K
Alltrack S
From$8,272
57 listings|$8K–$22K
Alltrack SE
From$7,500
73 listings|$8K–$29K
Alltrack SEL
From$8,600
41 listings|$9K–$34K
GLS
From$950
3 listings|$950–$8K
Launch Edition
From$3,500
8 listings|$4K–$11K
Limited Edition
From$4,399
16 listings|$4K–$15K
S
From$5,400
207 listings|$5K–$41K
SE
From$5,900
132 listings|$6K–$42K
SEL
From$8,999
26 listings|$9K–$18K
TDI
From$1,950
52 listings|$2K–$16K
TDI S
From$6,300
41 listings|$6K–$16K
TDI SE
From$7,400
11 listings|$7K–$18K
TDI SEL
From$9,300
10 listings|$9K–$22K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$6,495
26 listings|$6K–$18K

2018 Volkswagen Golf S Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf S

Location data for all 2018 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Volkswagen Golf trims

Low Concern

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has a low safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 34 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
34
Complaints
0
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.

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20V3720002020-24-06
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 34 owners have filed complaints about the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other6
02Fuel/propulsion System6
03Structure3
04Forward Collision Avoidance3
05Engine2
34 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Volkswagen Golf trims

24–29mpg combined
·
21-25city
·
29-34hwy
·
$1,500-$2,400/yr

Across 10 configurations, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf returns 24–29 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Golf - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Golf SportWagen - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Golf - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Golf SportWagen - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Golf R - Automatic (AM-S7)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Automatic (AM-S6)
24mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

2018 Volkswagen Golf S FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the S compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Golf range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Volkswagen Golf S?

Budget for standard S maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Golf buyer's guide.

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