Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf GLS2019

Includes:GOLF|GLS

GLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$8,000
$8K–$38K
117 listings79,701 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 2019 Volkswagen Golf trims

Moderate

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf's moderate safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 82 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
82
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf has accumulated 82 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine19
02Unknown Or Other8
03Power Train7
04Electrical System6
05Power Train,engine6
82 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 Volkswagen Golf trims

24–32mpg combined
·
21-29city
·
29-37hwy
·
$1,900-$2,550/yr

With 8 configurations tested, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 8 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S8)
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,900/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,900/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,900/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Automatic (S8)
31mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean
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 - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,450/yr5/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$2,550/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Automatic (AM-S6)
24mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,550/yr5/10 Average

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

GLS Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GLS

How does the GLS compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

Every Volkswagen Golf trim targets a different buyer. The 2019 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GLS?

The GLS shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Golf trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2019 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf GLS?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Golf GLS year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Golf overview compares all years side by side.

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