Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

20152019 · 12 configurations

Lowest
28
Average
30
Best
35

The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has been tested by the EPA across 12 different configurations spanning model years 2015 through 2019. Over this period, the Golf SportWagen has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 28 MPG to 35 MPG, with an overall average of 30 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
32
2018
29
2017
29
2016
29
2015
35

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) 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. 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
160
Total Deaths
72

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.3%
Fire Occurrence
3.8%
Speeding Involved
26.9%
DUI Involved
24.4%
Primary Impact Zone

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

78%
Front
10%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2022
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2021
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2020
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2019
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2018
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2017
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2016
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2015
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.43

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2019
3
2018
2
2017
2
2016
2
2015
13
Critical
Moderate
Advisory