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2017 Volkswagen Golf

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf is a compact car, rated at 29 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2017 Volkswagen Golf
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Combined MPG
29
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$24,000
Recalls
5

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Model year2017
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG25
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG29
CO₂ tailpipe309 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2150

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Golf29 MPG combined
Golf29 MPG combined
Golf Alltrack25 MPG combined
Golf Alltrack26 MPG combined
Golf R25 MPG combined
Golf R25 MPG combined
Golf SportWagen29 MPG combined
Golf SportWagen28 MPG combined
Golf SportWagen 4motion25 MPG combined
Golf SportWagen 4motion26 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City25 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined29 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Golf29 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 8% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$423/mo
Amount financed
$21,600
Total interest
$3,758
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5-year fuel cost
$6,931

$1,386/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG29
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (5)

  • STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE18V464000 · 2018-07-11

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS19V188000 · 2019-03-06

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

  • SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER16V955000 · 2016-12-29

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

    Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER21V321000 · 2021-05-05

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE24V110000 · 2024-02-14

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf is EPA-rated at 29 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf costs roughly $1,386 per year to fuel, or about $6,931 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2017 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC