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1.8T S Automatic

MSRP: $22,010 MSRP based on 1.8T S Automatic Change Style

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Transmission Automatic (13) Manual (10) Engine 2.0T (8) 4MOTION (2) Features Navigation (2) Model Golf (4) Golf Alltrack (5) Golf GTI (6) Golf R (2) Golf SportWagen (6) Trim Automaticbahn (2) S (10) SE (7) SEL (2) Other 1.8T (15) DCC (2)

• Golf MSRP
• 1.8T S Automatic $22,010
• 1.8T S Manual $20,910
• 1.8T SE Automatic $24,755
• 1.8T SE Manual $23,655
• Golf Alltrack MSRP
• 1.8T S DSG $27,055
• 1.8T S Manual $25,955
• 1.8T SE DSG $30,865
• 1.8T SE Manual $29,765
• 1.8T SEL DSG $35,660
• Golf GTI MSRP
• 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG $36,170
• 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual $35,070
• 2.0T S DSG $27,515
• 2.0T S Manual $26,415
• 2.0T SE DSG $31,570
• 2.0T SE Manual $30,470
• Golf R MSRP
• 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav $40,885
• 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav $39,785
• Golf SportWagen MSRP
• 1.8T S Automatic $22,785
• 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION $25,035
• 1.8T S Manual $21,685
• 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION $23,935
• 1.8T SE Automatic $27,320
• 1.8T SEL Automatic $30,245

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Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 24 mpg City/33 mpg Hwy Engine Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, 1.8 L EPA Class Compact Cars Style Name 1.8T S Auto Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Passenger Capacity 5 Passenger Doors 4 Body Style 4dr Car Transmission Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf Different Trims »

Dimensions

Vehicle EPA Classification Compact Cars Weight Information Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3023 Interior Dimensions Passenger Capacity 5 Passenger Volume (ft³) 93.5 Front Head Room (in) 38.4 Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 Second Head Room (in) 38.1 Second Leg Room (in) 35.6 Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.9 Exterior Dimensions Wheelbase (in) 103.8 Length, Overall (in) 167.6 Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.8 Height, Overall (in) 58.2 Track Width, Front (in) 61 Track Width, Rear (in) 59.8 Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4 Cargo Area Dimensions Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) 17.4 Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) 53.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2 Mileage Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 29 EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 33

Performance Specs

Engine Engine Order Code _VC20_ Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Displacement 1.8 L/110 Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 1600 Transmission Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Trans Order Code _5MT01 Trans Type 6 Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Trans Description Cont. Again NA First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.46 Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.51 Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56 Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.86 Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85 Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67 Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.60 Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.87 Brakes Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc Brake ABS System 4-Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA Steering Steering Type Rack-Pinion Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8 Tires Front Tire Order Code NA Rear Tire Order Code NA Spare Tire Order Code NA Front Tire Size P195/65HR15 Rear Tire Size P195/65HR15 Spare Tire Size Compact Wheels Front Wheel Size (in) 15 X 6 Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 X 6 Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact Front Wheel Material Aluminum Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Spare Wheel Material Steel Suspension Suspension Type - Front Strut Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Strut Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link

Safety Features

Safety Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes Brakes-ABS Yes Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes Daytime Running Lights Yes Traction Control Yes Night Vision No Rollover Protection Bars No Fog Lamps No Parking Aid No Tire Pressure Monitor Yes Back-Up Camera Yes Stability Control Yes Other Features Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ABS And Driveline Traction Control Side Impact Beams Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Low Tire Pressure Warning Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Airbag Occupancy Sensor Rear Child Safety Locks Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3... Back-Up Camera

Warranty

Warranty Basic Miles/km 72,000 Basic Years 6 Corrosion Miles/km 100,000 Corrosion Years 7 Drivetrain Miles/km 72,000 Drivetrain Years 6 Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000 Roadside Assistance Years 3

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Electrical Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 480 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140 Looking for other models of the Volkswagen Golf? Read reviews & get prices Compare the 2018 Volkswagen Golf against the competition

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Compare 2018 Volkswagen Golf different trims: 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T S DSG 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE DSG 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T SEL DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual 2.0T S DSG 2.0T S Manual 2.0T SE DSG 2.0T SE Manual 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION 1.8T S Manual 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SEL Automatic 1.8T S Manual 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T S DSG 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE DSG 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T SEL DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual 2.0T S DSG 2.0T S Manual 2.0T SE DSG 2.0T SE Manual 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION 1.8T S Manual 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SEL Automatic 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T S DSG 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE DSG 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T SEL DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual 2.0T S DSG 2.0T S Manual 2.0T SE DSG 2.0T SE Manual 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION 1.8T S Manual 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SEL Automatic 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T S DSG 1.8T S Manual 1.8T SE DSG 1.8T SE Manual 1.8T SEL DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual 2.0T S DSG 2.0T S Manual 2.0T SE DSG 2.0T SE Manual 2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav 1.8T S Automatic 1.8T S Automatic 4MOTION 1.8T S Manual 1.8T S Manual 4MOTION 1.8T SE Automatic 1.8T SEL Automatic MSRP $22,010 MSRP $20,910 MSRP $24,755 MSRP $23,655 Gas Mileage 24 mpg City / 33 mpg Hwy Gas Mileage 25 mpg City / 34 mpg Hwy Gas Mileage 24 mpg City / 33 mpg Hwy Gas Mileage 25 mpg City / 34 mpg Hwy Engine Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Horsepower 170 @ 4500 Horsepower 170 @ 4500 Horsepower 170 @ 4500 Horsepower 170 @ 4500 Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Passenger Capacity 5 Passenger Capacity 5 Passenger Capacity 5 Passenger Capacity 5 Transmission Manual w/OD Transmission Manual w/OD Transmission Manual w/OD Transmission Manual w/OD Related Head to Head Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma: Compare Pickup Trucks Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Tacoma: Compare Pickup Trucks Honda Pilot vs. Ford Explorer: Compare SUVs Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler: Compare SUVs Research New Cars By Make

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