Model Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE w/4Motion
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Engine:1.8-liter turbo I-4, 170 horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined
Base Price: $29,765
As Tested: $30,615
Performance:
Good power and acceleration
Driving modes: Sport, Custom, Off-road, Eco, Normal
Enjoyable, sporty handling
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Smooth 6-speed and clutch
Hill hold feature
Manual transmission gets most out of 1.8-liter engine
Impressive highway economy—our best was 35.9 mpg
Nimble for moderate off-road driving
Excellent foul weather traction and control
Comfort:
Super stretch-out front legroom
Extra long front seat tracks for maximum adjustability
Decent rear legroom if fronts are up slightly
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Three temps heated front seats
Seat height pump
Power upper cushion adjustment; manual lower cushion
Manual lumbar adjustment both front seats
Soft headrests
Excellent medium thick contoured flat bottom leather steering wheel
Manual tilt/telescopic column
Nice sound system
Utility:
Large cargo area
Flat floor
Extra bins in rear corners of cargo area
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Rear hatch opens high for tall people
Wide opening for cargo area
Minimal lift-over
Split folding seats have slight incline
Small pass-through above rear seat armrest
Large non-locking glovebox
Big front door bins
Small console bin
Bin for miscellaneous on left side of dashboard
Large back doors for easy access
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WOW Factors:
Smooth 6-speed manual transmission
Sporty handling
Superior front legroom
Panoramic sunroof
Good compromise between external size and interior space
Whines:
Very tall floor hump limits fifth passenger comfort
Bottom Line:
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The 2018 VW Golf Alltrack is an intelligent alternative to the jacked-up SUVs that clog our highways. The availability of a 6-speed manual transmission and its relatively compact size makes the Gold Alltrack more of a sport wagon than a more common compact crossover SUV. The Golf Alltrack is both practical and fun to drive.
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