2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The Golf SportWagen is the practical wagon version of the Golf, giving you that hatchback's driving charm with a longer roof for more cargo space. It handles like a Golf, which means it's nimble and eager through corners, and the ride stays composed on the highway. Inside, the cabin is typically VW: clean, well-built, and comfortable, with straightforward controls and quality materials throughout. The wagon body adds real versatility, with a generous cargo area behind the rear seats and a low load floor that makes hauling gear easy. The TSI S is the entry-level gas model, below the TDI S diesel, and it keeps things straightforward with the 1.8L engine and front-wheel drive. The 1.8L I4 makes 170 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic, and it's eager enough for daily driving while returning 29 mpg combined. The S trim skips the TDI's diesel efficiency, but you get the same nimble Golf handling and a practical wagon body with 66.5 cubic feet of cargo space of maximum space.