Review and specifications
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Volkswagen turned the Golf wagon into a small-SUV alternative with the Alltrack by endowing it with standard all-wheel drive and slightly increased ground clearance. But despite the rugged posturing, the Alltrack truly triumphs on the road. Sharp steering and quick reflexes make it fun to drive. The Alltrack feels substantial, thanks to a quiet cabin and a solid feel. The ride is a touch firm but compliant. Expect 25 mpg overall from the 1.8-liter, 170-hp turbo four. Great visibility, supportive seats, and simple controls are welcome, but modest dimensions limit rear-seat and cargo space. The Alltrack can get expensive; desirable features such as automatic climate control and power seats come only on the top SEL trim. Automatic emergency braking is optional.
- Market value
- $16,488
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 6-speed
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,488
- Retail value range
- $14,775 - $19,825
- Original MSRP range
- $26,895 - $36,095
- Trade-in range
- $11,930 - $17,795
Ratings
- Road test score
- 89/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 76%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 22 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,590
- Cruising range
- 355 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 124 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 180 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,465 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,010 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 30.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Volkswagen
Most Volkswagens are well-built, agile, fun-to-drive cars that feel slightly more premium than their competitors. Its lineup is focused on SUVs, most of which have spacious, comfortable interiors and unexpectedly responsive driving dynamics. Its Golf hatchback, especially in performance trims, is a rare balance of practicality and driving thrills. Most models, including its EVs, have excellent fit and finish. Brand-wide downsides include unintuitive controls and infotainment systems, and below-average reliability for new cars. Reliability for used VWs is average.
Vehicle ID: 13635 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.