Volkswagen was one of the few manufacturers who dared sell wagons in an SUV-driven market. The Golf Alltrack effortlessly combines fuel efficiency with power and visual appeal.
All Alltracks — every model year — has the same 1.8 liter VW engine with the same specs, same horsepower, same torque. There was no other engine. If you have an Alltrack, you have the same 1.8 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder iron block powerplant. In my 2017, I get well into the 30s MPG on highway fuel economy. See all Alltrack World MPG posts here.
The US federal government takes a very conservative view of Alltrack fuel economy, much more conservative than what we’ve found owning one for 3.5 years.
All the Alltrack years and trim levels are nearly identical, but here they are listed out in case you want to dial right into your year/trim.
Engine Specs and Fuel Economy of the 2019 VW Golf Alltrack
The 2019 Alltrack is rated for 30 mpg highway by the EPA. In real-world mpg testing, Alltrack manages to match its EPA rating. Fuel economy takes a small hit because of the raised ride height which compromises its aerodynamics.
The Alltrack has a standard turbocharged inline-four engine which is responsive and eager regardless of the transmission you pick. The engine may be a modest 170 horsepower, but has a punchy four-cylinder that overachieves in the mid-power range.
2019 Golf Alltrack Gas Mileage Data (trim-wise)
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 21
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 24
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 21
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 24
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 21
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 24
Engine Specs and Fuel Economy of the 2018 VW Golf Alltrack
The 2018 Alltrack has fuel efficiency ratings of 22, 30, and 25 mpg for city, highway and combined city/highway respectively. EPA ratings are easily achieved in the automatic version, but fall slightly off mark in manual transmissions.
Alltrack comes with a 1.8 L turbocharged engine which is ideal for maintaining power while at altitude. The 4-cylinder engine easily cranks out a 170 horsepower / 199 lb.-ft. torque power output.
2018 Golf Alltrack Gas Mileage Data (trim-wise)
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 21
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 24
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 21
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 24
Engine Specs and Fuel Economy of the 2017 VW Golf Alltrack
Fuel economy is not such a glowing star in the 2017 version even though EPA says you should get 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. In real-life it comes close to 23 mpg. However, this is in the sports setting. You should be able to get a better mpg number in normal drive mode.
2017 Alltrack is powered by a 170hp 1.8-liter turbocharged four cylinder gas engine.
2017 Golf Alltrack Gas Mileage Data (trim-wise)
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
• City – 22
• Highway – 30
• Combined – 25
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI S 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 22
• Highway – 32
• Combined – 26
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4dr Wagon AWD (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
• City – 22
• Highway – 32
• Combined – 26