Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Wagon Consumer Reviews
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A perfect sized station-wagon
Stamford Customer, 05/16/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
Prior to buying this car, we drove a Subaru Outback station wagon. But the current Outbacks are not station wagons any more, they are SUVs, too large for our taste and comfort. The VW Golf Alltrack is just the right size and has all the bells and whistles that the Outback has and some more. We have yet to discover all the features of our Golf Alltrack SEL, but what we have experienced so far has satisfied us that we made the right choice. The handling is very responsive, the view of the outside from the interior is very clear with the large windows, the front and the parking assist systems make driving a pleasure and parking worry-free. The ride is not as soft as we are used to, but that is to be expected in a car capable of off-road travel. All in all we are very satisfied with the Golf Alltrack SEL.
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Couldn't be happier
Todd in Colorado, 08/08/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
As other posters have noted, VW is not going to bring the long roof to the states any longer (it will live in Europe as a Skoda or Seat I'm sure) so I'm happy I have the privileged of driving a sensible choice while I still can. The SEL trim provides me with everything I need and provides so much tech for the money - try specking another German, U.S. or Japaneses car with the goodies and see how much it costs. Ride and handling aren't GTI sharp but are good enough to make me smile. Living in Colorado, the turbo's forced induction helps me at altitude and it does better than expected off road and in the snow (I use snow tires). Room for my bicycle, very attractive interior, and great to look at outside in the lighter blue color. Saddle colored vinyl seats are very attractive. I'd like to do better than the 25 mpg average but at least it's on regular fuel. Buy one while you still can!
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Another one bites the dust!
Elmar Jaust, 07/26/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Had my Alltrack for nearly a week now, and have enjoyed every mile and minute in it so far. It’s the perfect car for me because it’s practical, comfortable, well built, looks great, and, most of all, a lot of fun to drive (with 3 pedals!). Anyone who wants one, better get one fast since VW just announced that it will discontinue the model after this year. Very disappointing that another one bites the dust, but apparently most people want to buy a car that looks like everything else on the road (i.e. SUV’s and pickups). Glad that I got mine in time.
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Best VW Car
Albert D, 08/31/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have 10k miles on my Alltrack... I am happy I chose the Alltrack. Originally I wanted a diesel wagon with AWD. The US market will never see such a combo. The Alltrack is the next closest thing. I have a commute of 100 miles a day and I average 28-31 mpg on the dash depending on my driving style. My full tanks have ranged from 340-390 miles. No check engine lights thus far... adaptive cruise control and lane assist are great features. Sound system at 400 watts is more than enough for me. Lighting package is very nice. What I don’t like: I wish it had seat memory setting... and foldable power side mirrors.
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A unicorn among vehicles!
gallih28, 11/29/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Wanted a manual transmission wagon with good fuel economy, good foul-weather performance, and all the latest tech. The VW Alltrack is the only game in town. Granted, it's not as quick as the two V6, six-speed Acuras I've owned, but it has never felt underpowered and maintains speed just fine in 6th gear on the highway. Fender audio system isn't quite as good as the ELS system in my Acura, but is more than good enough and has better bass response. Touchscreen interface and general control ergonomics are both outstanding, as is the comfort of the front seats. It's fun to drive, quiet, and handles very well. Rear seating is a bit tight, but manageable if you move the front seats forward. Excellent cargo utility. A few favorite features of mine are the adaptive LED lights, adaptive cruise (works great even with the stick shift), panoramic moonroof, and self-parking feature (mostly a party trick, but SO COOL!). It's the Swiss army knife among cars, and it's my favorite car I've owned. Get one while you can. They're dropping them in December 2019 and who knows if we'll ever get a stick shift wagon again, from anyone, let alone one loaded with all the cool features. Got mine for over $6K off sticker.
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Glad I got one before they're all gone
VW Fan, 09/15/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was looking at the Tiguan - I was downsizing from an Atlas which was too much car for my needs and garage. The Atlas was nice but I had a case of buyer's remorse within a week of buying it. Kept it less than a year. I'm not a fan of the 8-speed transmission in the Atlas or Tiguan. I had not considered the Alltrack. One drive and I was hooked. I had driven a GTI for a few years and the Alltrack felt more sporty than either the Tiguan or the Atlas. I wanted a manual transmission and no sunroof so I grabbed the only S on the lot and glad I did. Nearly 2K on the odometer now, and I am very pleased. Looking foward to winter after watching a you-tube video of the car in action on a frozen lake in Canada. The S is well equipped, it almost seems like they needed to use up an inventory of upgrades before taking the car off the market. LED running lights, ambient in-door lighting, collision avoidance, all standard. Wish I had the SE sound system, but I got the car for $22.926 over $5K off list price.
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Great driver, but…
Mr Sixspeed, 07/15/2020
updated 07/22/2024
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So, I have already left 3 completely glowing 5-star reviews for this car, but I fear I’m entering the “find out” stage of VW ownership. I have owned SO MANY different brands of cars and I’m kinda confirming why I am generally skeptical of European brands. If you want your car to be reasonably bulletproof, just stick with Mazda, Toyota or Honda. Maybe Subaru. I have 40k on the clock & here is my tally, so far: OEM Falken GARBAGE tires replaced at 23k ($1100), failed left rear wheel bearing at 35k ($800) & now a clogged sunroof drain that turned the back end of my vehicle into a soggy, mildewy mess & stained my headliner at 39k. How VW managed to engineer such a ridiculous system (that is utterly maintenance-free in every other vehicle with a sunfoof that I’ve owned) is totally beyond me. I now know I have to periodically have a VW technician remove my headliner & check the drain system for clogging at around $220 per inspection, with zero understanding of the conditions besides more water coming in that would necessitate this service. Now, mind you, my car is garage parked 6 months out of the year & otherwise parked under the open sky. No tree cover AT ALL. The clogging happens due to entirely benign environmental exposure. The technician said dust & water is all it takes. I’m totally flabbergasted that a major car brand would greenlight such an utterly lousy design of a pretty common option everyone else manages to produce with zero customer intervention. Not VW! They design a system prone to failure & put the onus on the customer to keep it from failing. After that experience (and the trend I’m on), I’m just waiting for the next unpleasant surprise. It could be anything, really. That’s how I feel now.
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I'm In Love
love2drivestl, 10/14/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car feels like it was designed for me. It's practical and extremely fun, it's built well and feels twice as expensive. It's quiet, zippy and handles very well. The fuel economy is actually better than it's rating. After 3K miles my average is almost 28mpg and I can easily get mid 30's on the HWY at cruising speed. The infotainment on the SEL is amazing and intuitive and the seating is very comfortable. I really couldn't ask for a better car...
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Fun practical & economical wagon for most terrain
Big, 01/23/2020
updated 07/27/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2011 Outback for one of these in the green/brown in November 2019. I’ve taken it on multiple trips from the Seattle area to Montana, once to Minnesota and back and down to Oregon a couple times. I’m sitting at 16k miles right now and I’ve had no issues. Very happy with how the Alltrack performs. DSG is a great transmission, 1.8tsi is a peppy enough engine which can deliver some surprising fuel numbers - I got 37.5mpg from the Oregon coast back to Seattle. I do run non-ethanol fuel though so that would naturally boost economy. Can’t really speak about 4motion since the only time I leave pavement is the .5 mile gravel road to my house. I have to say the Falken Sincera tires that come stock will be getting replaced with something else once the time comes. They’re not very good tires to be blunt. Terrible wet traction. Would definitely recommend a test drive of the Alltrack if you’re considering it.
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2 years & 1 month, 32k miles - 1 broken part
Brad, 12/17/2021
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned a share of different car brands and this is my first Volkswagen. Most of my mileage has been highway. The only issue I’ve had is with the driver side grab handle - the spring popped out. A quick warranty repair at the dealership. MK7.5 is proving to be one of the most reliable Golf generations. I would have no worry purchasing a Golf from this era as long as prior owners have documented maintenance records. Oil changed at or before every 10k miles, DSG trans fluid at 40k intervals, brake and 4motion clutch fluid every 3 years. This car is my favorite car I’ve owned. I’ve almost sold it due to inflated chip-shortage values, but I can’t do it. If you maintain VWs by the book there’s no reason they won’t make it past 150k miles or more. Just like any direct injection motor, you might need a carbon cleaning before 150k. FYI: Don’t buy a glass roof version unless you have a garage to keep it in.
Hoard the manuals
TV, 05/26/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Nice notchy 6spd. A dying breed. A unicorn. I didn’t really need a new car but I’m hoarding manuals before they vanish. Better than hoarding TP. Typical germanic behaviors, very solid, even a little more taught than my aging BMW’s.
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Love this car
growlygator, 07/02/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, stick shift, panoramic roof and can lug lots of stuff. Love it!
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2019 Alltrack S
DC Expat207, 09/25/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Why the Alltrack and not alternatives: I just bought a new 2019 Alltrack S and I like it a lot, after all of 500 miles. Like a lot of folks who buy the Alltrack, I considered the Subaru Outback, but chose the Alltrack because I like, in no particular order: the DSG transmission; the German design sensibility / aesthetic that favors understated, no-nonsense tech and gadgetry; that it has a nicely balanced fusion of form and function -- the practical things we need to drive comfortably and with the necessary situational awareness to be safe, and the creature comforts that make driving enjoyable / less unenjoyable, are all located where one expects them to be and are simply and intuitively operated; the 6 year 72k mile comprehensive warranty with 2 years of maintenance thrown in -- because I don't have to drive much (I put 16k miles on my leased Passat in the three years I drove it), and finally, combined with 0% financing over 6 years, the whole package just worked better than the Outback or, for that matter, any other car I was interested in. The deal: After doing the research, I negotiated a pretty great deal, which I couldn't pass up. I successfully tapped the substantial "equity" in my leased Passat by not disclosing that it was a leased vehicle until I had secured the trade "offer" which they made after an "inspection". I applied the trade "equity", almost $2k, to a steeply discounted price, but had to give back $1k because I chose the 0% financing incentive, which I was aware I'd have to do going in (VW doesn't give both a steep discount off MSRP and the 0% rate from VW Credit, but you can still hold out for a lot of the discount if you don't blink). The trade value, steep price discount, 0% financing, and a warranty that covers the term of the loan, all combined to make it a great deal. The S trim: I chose the S trim over the SE (I wasn't interested in the SEL) because the 2019 version of the S trim level is super-packed with terrific features, many of which were only available in the SE and SEL trims in previous years: blindspot alerts; a solid sound system; a more than adequate infotainment system with Apple CarPlay; heated front seats; heated mirrors, dual climate zones; a really great roof rack; backup obstacle alert warning; rain sensing wipers; a backup camera that retracts behind the VW badge when not in use (no more having to clean it off in rain or wet driving conditions); truly distinct driving modes ("Sport" is so noticeably sporty); paddle shifting paired to the very quick DSG transmission (it's a blast on the winding New England roads); even though the 1.8L TSI will never be accused of being truly high performance, it is a tried and true motor and the acceleration is peppy enough in Sport or manual modes to make a trip to the grocery store more fun than most cars in this category (note: I used to drive an S4 Avant...the Alltrack is not that, but it's not at all boring either); and finally, I love the color, red -- I chose red because of the way the three colors, red, black, and silver, contrast and work with each other, which I think adds just a little more "fun" and "sporty" to the whole car. In short, for a base options package, the 2019 Alltrack S kills it. If I had to do it over again: While I don't at all regret my decision to buy the S trim level, if I had to do it over again I would buy the SE because of the sunroof. I would easily recommend the Alltrack, at any trim level.
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Awesome family car
Bpw, 02/07/2020
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great driving dynamics, visibility and cargo area. Fun to drive as well!
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Great MPG!
CentralTexasVWdriver, 05/28/2021
updated 08/05/2024
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had my Alltrack (with manual transmission) for nearly 2 years now, and it is still a lot of fun to drive. Although its engine is not the most powerful one it has very good acceleration. A very pleasant surprise is the fuel consumption. With mostly city driving (light-footed) I easily get around 28 MPG. The Alltrack is, in my opinion, a great combination of passenger car, utility vehicle, sports car, and off-road-capable vehicle, and has just the right size. In other words: more than what a typical crossover offers. It is unfortunate though that fewer and fewer manufacturers offer such vehicles, especially in the US market. UPDATE: Have had my TSI S 6M for three years now and after only about 10k miles the gas mileage keeps improving. Averaged 30 MpG between fill-ups for the first time with mixed city/highway driving. Have had no reliability issues. Will probably keep it at least till the end of its warranty period (i.e. another 3 years). Strongly recommend this car for people who enjoy driving, and who like smaller cars with utility, off-road capability, and personality. UPDATE: Still enjoy driving the stick shift after four years. Gas mileage continues to improve although in very small increments. Great all-round car. Will keep it a little longer… UPDATE: The time had come to part ways with my Alltrack. Although it had <16,000 miles on it, and still had one year of full warranty left, I needed something that was easier to get into and out of due to my age. So I replaced it with a Bronco Sport. The Alltrack was always fun to drive, was very reliable, and produced a better-than-advertised gas mileage of 29-30 Mpg in mixed city/Hwy driving. So long, Alltrack! I will miss your 3rd pedal and the stickshift…
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Perfect family car in northern climates
Avbird, 06/13/2024
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
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We live in Montana and ask alot of our car. We have big 4x4s for very bad weather, but we wanted a vehicle with AWD and good gas mileage for taking kids to sports in the shoulder months, which can be 3 hours away or for quick weekend get aways. Had Subaru in the past which was boring to drive and poor mechanically. Didn't want a compact suv with the slew of poor CRT transmissions and oil consumption that seem to be prolific in that group. After much research, we found a used Alltrack and thought we would give it a try. We absolutely love it. We have seen none of the funny shifts listed in some reviews, in fact its the smoothest transmission we have had. Vehicle has plenty of punch off the line and it manages very steep mountain passes while very rarely hitting 3500 rpm. Much better than our Subaru or GMC Terrain did. Incredibly quiet to drive. So far I am impressed with the mechanical build quality. Things like a real, replaceable transmission filter is very smart. We drive plenty of mountains and 80 mph speed limits so we haven't achieved the avg mpg of 27 but it has gotten 25, which is better than our last two car/small suv's. Sounds system is excellent. Good cargo space too. I have to admit that I love driving the thing and am pretty sad they won't be around when we replace our current one. Its a nice looking ride too.
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Just right!
C Moon, 09/04/2024
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car was exactly what I was looking for! I did a lot of research and knew what I wanted…it was then just a waiting game to find it. Love the color and the features of this car.