Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 4motion

20172019 · 6 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
25
Best
26

The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 4motion has been tested by the EPA across 6 different configurations spanning model years 2017 through 2019. Over this period, the Golf SportWagen 4motion has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2019
25
2018
25
2017
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Golf SportWagen 4motion) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 4motion. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf/Cabriolet/Cabrio/GTI/ GLI grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
83
Total Deaths
39

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
6.0%
Speeding Involved
22.9%
DUI Involved
22.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
7%
Side
12%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2022
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2021
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2020
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2018
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.22
2017
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2019
3
2018
2
2017
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory