2018 Volkswagen Golf Specifications Overview
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is certified across 11 configurations with Electric Drive Motor(s), 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (A1) or Manual 5-spd or Automatic (S6) or Automatic (AM-S7) or Automatic (AM-S6) or Manual 6-spd. EPA classified under the Compact Cars / Small Station Wagons size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 7th Generation (Mk7 / Typ 5G) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (11)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Golf Compact Cars | Electric Drive Motor(s) | 0 | Permanent Magnet Motor | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity |
| Golf Compact Cars | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf SportWagen Small Station Wagons | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf Compact Cars | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf SportWagen Small Station Wagons | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf R Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Golf Alltrack Small Station Wagons | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion Small Station Wagons | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf R Compact Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Golf SportWagen 4motion Small Station Wagons | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Golf Alltrack Small Station Wagons | 1.8L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Compact Cars
- Small Station Wagons
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.