Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs. Volkswagen Golf R
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and Volkswagen Golf R contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and the Volkswagen Golf R.
In comparing the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack's and the Volkswagen Golf R's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Volkswagen Golf R has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and Volkswagen Golf R have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack's and the Volkswagen Golf R's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is a better car than the Volkswagen Golf R.
Pricing: A used 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack ranges from $15,082 to $27,964 while a used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is priced between $24,991 to $37,385.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Golf R base engine makes 288 horsepower. The Golf Alltrack is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The Golf R is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 421 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Golf R the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack the advantage in maximum range. The Golf Alltrack uses regular unleaded, and the Golf R uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and Volkswagen Golf R are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
40395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21445
Price Range:
15082 - 27964
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
17470
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10157 - 31336
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80721
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31336
Price Range:
24991 - 37385
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
17470
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10157 - 31336
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
73
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60320
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Golf R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.8 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Golf R
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.8 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2597988939303857
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3790910253368045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 12.6
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Golf R Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 21Ranking
27 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 31Ranking
31 out of / 31Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Trim Levels
TSI S 4Motion, TSI SE 4Motion, TSI SEL 4Motion
Volkswagen Golf R Trim Levels
4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 421 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
30.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
66.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
124.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
22.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3351 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
180.2 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
168.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Night Blue Metallic / Silk Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Green
Great Falls Green Metallic
Red
Tornado Red
White
Pure White
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
91 Blue / Azure Blue Pearl / Deep Blue Pearl / Ice Blue / Inky Blue Pearl / Jazz Blue Pearl / Lapiz Blue Metallic / Nogaro Blue Pearl / Prussian Blue Metallic / Sarantos Turqouise / Star Blue Metallic / Techno Blue Pearl
Gray
Anthracite Metallic / Dust Gray / Graphite Metallic / Indium Gray Metallic / Mocha Anthracite Metallic / Slate Gray / Squirrel Gray
Green
Caribbean Green / Cliff Green / Irish Green / Moss Green Metallic / Racing Green / Reseda Green / Viper Green Metallic
Red
Bordeaux Red Pearl / Dark Burgundy Pearl / Hot Chili Pearl / Mars Red / Oxide Red / Raspberry Red / Tornado Red
White
Oryx White Pearl
Orange
Copper Orange Metallic / Magma Orange / TNT Orange
Purple
Dark Violet Pearl / Mystic Blue Pearl / Traffic Purple / Violet Touch Pearl
Yellow
Curry Yellow / Futura Yellow Metallic / Ginster Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Titan Black
Brown
Marrakesh Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Titan Black
Brown
Not available
