2018 Volkswagen e-Golf Base
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN e-GOLF (Mk7, Typ 5G) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN e-GOLF (Mk7, Typ 5G) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: E Golf Unteransicht by Rainerhaufe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf Base is an electric with a 1-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 119 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 126 mpg city and 111 mpg highway (119 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Electric motor (100 kW AC PMSM) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 126 MPG |
| Highway | 111 MPG |
| Combined | 119 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electric |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2018 Volkswagen e-Golf 4 DR FWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen E-GOLF. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 14, 2018 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.
Consequence: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. 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 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).
NHTSA campaign 18V803000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen E-GOLF
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen E-GOLF (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.