2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen brings wagon practicality, flexible cargo space, and Volkswagen engineering to Tucson, AZ. At Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson, shoppers can explore how its available front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations, turbocharged 1.8-liter engine, and efficient road manners fit daily driving across Southern Arizona. This page covers the Golf SportWagen’s trim range, key specifications, competitor differences, buying resources, and questions shoppers often consider before visiting. The dealership serves Tucson and nearby communities with new Volkswagen inventory, certified pre-owned vehicles, financing assistance, trade-in tools, and factory-authorized service.

Starting MSRP

$21,685

Horsepower

170 hp

EPA MPG

22–25 city / 29–34 hwy

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

Fuel

Regular Unleaded

Body Style

Wagon

How the Golf SportWagen Compares With Competitors

Pricing, power, fuel economy, drivetrain, and fuel requirements can shape the right wagon or compact utility choice. The Golf SportWagen starts at $21,685, and MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

Compared with the 2018 FIAT 500L, the Golf SportWagen starts at $21,685 versus $20,995, offers 170 horsepower versus 160 horsepower, and lists fuel economy from 22 to 25 city and 29 to 34 highway versus 22 city and 30 highway. The Golf SportWagen offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with regular unleaded, while the FIAT 500L uses front-wheel drive and recommended premium unleaded; buyers may weigh performance, drivetrain choice, and fuel preference differently.

Compared with the 2018 Kia Soul, the Golf SportWagen starts at $21,685 versus $17,800, with 170 horsepower compared with the Soul’s 130–201 horsepower and fuel economy of 22 to 25 city and 29 to 34 highway compared with 25–26 city and 30–31 highway. The Golf SportWagen uses regular unleaded, while the Kia Soul also uses regular unleaded, making price, power range, and economy the key differences for shoppers to consider.

Specifications and Configuration

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a wagon with an inline-4, 1.8-liter engine producing 170 horsepower. Displacement is 1,798 cc, peak power arrives at 4,500 rpm, and torque ranges from 184 to 199 lb-ft with peak torque at 1,600 rpm across trims.

Configurations include front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, with manual, automated manual, and automatic transmissions. Transmission choices range from five to six speeds, and the vehicle uses regular unleaded fuel.

Every trim provides 30.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Across the model’s trims, curb weight ranges from 3,053 to 3,325 pounds, fuel capacity ranges from 13.2 to 14.5 gallons, and exterior dimensions range from 179.6 to 179.8 inches in length, 70.8 inches in width, and 58.2 to 58.3 inches in height. Wheelbase is 103.5 inches.

Buying a Golf SportWagen in Tucson

Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson welcomes shoppers at 900 West Auto Mall Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705, serving the greater Tucson metro area, including Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Dove Mountain, and Tanque Verde.

Vehicles arrive on a rolling basis, so current selection can change frequently. Browse the search inventory for live listings, use the trade-in resource at value your trade, and contact Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson at (520) 600-0352 for assistance.

What to Weigh Before Buying

Start by deciding whether front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive better matches local driving needs. The trim range also changes transmission type, fuel economy, torque, and starting price, so comparing configurations is important.

The Golf SportWagen’s wagon body provides 30.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Shoppers should also consider the difference between manual, automated manual, and automatic transmissions, along with city fuel economy ranging from 22 to 25 MPG and highway fuel economy ranging from 29 to 34 MPG.