Volkswagen has come a long way from being the manufacturer of spartan Beetles of the 1960s to today's set of sporty hatchbacks, sensible sedans, and useful SUVs. The Tiguan is one of our favorite compact crossovers, while many of the Golf models are regularly on our annual 10Best list, especially the thrilling Golf GTI. The Atlas is a great three-row crossover with room for seven and ample cargo room. In addition, a set of all-electric VW crossovers are right around the corner—including the VW ID.Buzz Microbus. Until then, the ID.4 is the company's all-electric offering.
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Cars
Sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons
2023 Volkswagen Arteon
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$44,305
EPA MPG
25–28 combined
C/D SAYS: The full-sized Volkswagen Arteon sits at the top of the rapidly shrinking full-size sedan class, and it earns that top spot honestly. Learn More
Volkswagen Arteon Model Years
- View 2023 Arteon DetailsStarting at $44,305 · 8/10
- View 2022 Arteon DetailsStarting at $42,045 · 8/10
- View 2021 Arteon DetailsStarting at $38,190 · 8/10
- View 2020 Arteon DetailsStarting at $37,015 · 7.5/10
- View 2019 Arteon DetailsStarting at N/A · 8/10
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Starting at
$34,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: VW’s hot hatchback is getting notable tech and styling updates for 2025, but we’re sad about it losing the available manual transmission. Learn More
Volkswagen Golf GTI Model Years
- View 2025 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $34,000 est
- View 2024 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $33,190 · 9/10
- View 2023 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $31,625 · 9/10
- View 2022 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $30,975 · 10/10
- View 2021 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $29,690 · 10/10
- View 2020 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $29,515 · 10/10
- View 2019 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $28,490 · 10/10
- View 2018 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $27,310 · 10/10
- View 2017 Golf GTI DetailsStarting at $25,815 · 10/10
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
Starting at
$48,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2025 Golf R continues its mission of bringing the heat to the hot-hatch segment without compromising its trademark practical compact four-door format. Learn More
Volkswagen Golf R Model Years
- View 2025 Golf R DetailsStarting at $48,000 est
- View 2024 Golf R DetailsStarting at $46,890 · 9/10
- View 2023 Golf R DetailsStarting at $45,835 · 9/10
- View 2022 Golf R DetailsStarting at $45,185 · 9.5/10
- View 2019 Golf R DetailsStarting at $41,290 · 8/10
- View 2018 Golf R DetailsStarting at N/A · 9/10
- View 2017 Golf R DetailsStarting at N/A · 9/10
2025 Volkswagen ID.7
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$50,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: Volkswagen's expanding ID family of EVs is growing to include the ID.7 sedan, a Passat-sized four-door with sleek, aerodynamic lines. Learn More
2024 Volkswagen Jetta
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$22,660
EPA MPG
33–34 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2024 Volkswagen Jett excels as a compact, fuel-efficient sedan with a smooth ride, but thrill seekers will want to step up to the GLI. Learn More
Volkswagen Jetta Model Years
- View 2024 Jetta DetailsStarting at $22,660 · 8.5/10
- View 2023 Jetta DetailsStarting at $21,750 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Jetta DetailsStarting at $21,460 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 Jetta DetailsStarting at $19,990 · 8/10
- View 2020 Jetta DetailsStarting at $19,815 · 8/10
- View 2019 Jetta DetailsStarting at $19,640 · 7/10
- View 2018 Jetta DetailsStarting at N/A · 7/10
- View 2017 Jetta DetailsStarting at N/A · 7/10
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$29,310
EPA MPG
30 combined
C/D SAYS: Handy moves and 228 horsepower mixed with impressive highway fuel economy make the 2024 Jetta GLI as fun to drive as it is smart to own. Learn More
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Model Years
- View 2024 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at $29,310 · 8.5/10
- View 2023 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at $32,680 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at $32,390 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at $27,340 · 10/10
- View 2020 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at $27,165 · 10/10
- View 2019 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at N/A · 10/10
- View 2018 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at N/A · 7/10
- View 2017 Jetta GLI DetailsStarting at N/A · 7/10
SUVs
Full-size, mid-size, compact, subcompact, and off-roaders
2024 Volkswagen Atlas
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$39,420
EPA MPG
20–23 combined
C/D SAYS: With lots of space and a handsome new face, the three-row 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is refreshed with new hair and makeup. Learn More
Volkswagen Atlas Model Years
- View 2024 Atlas DetailsStarting at $39,420 · 7/10
- View 2023 Atlas DetailsStarting at $36,445 · 7/10
- View 2022 Atlas DetailsStarting at $35,630 · 7/10
- View 2021 Atlas DetailsStarting at $32,565 · 7/10
- View 2020 Atlas DetailsStarting at $32,565 · 8/10
- View 2019 Atlas DetailsStarting at $31,890 · 9/10
- View 2018 Atlas DetailsStarting at N/A · 9/10
2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
6.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$38,410
EPA MPG
22–23 combined
C/D SAYS: Volkswagen has given the Atlas Cross Sport a major refresh for the 2024 model year, which includes a new engine, revised interior, and tweaked exterior. Learn More
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Model Years
- View 2024 Atlas Cross Sport DetailsStarting at $38,410 · 6.5/10
- View 2023 Atlas Cross Sport DetailsStarting at $35,755 · 6.5/10
- View 2022 Atlas Cross Sport DetailsStarting at $34,930 · 6.5/10
- View 2021 Atlas Cross Sport DetailsStarting at $32,050 · 6.5/10
- View 2020 Atlas Cross Sport DetailsStarting at $31,565 · 6.5/10
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,160
EPA Est. Range
206–291 miles
C/D SAYS: The all-electric 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 has an accessible starting price and up to 275 miles of driving range—plus the space rear passengers love in an SUV. Learn More
Volkswagen ID.4 Model Years
- View 2024 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $41,160 · 8.5/10
- View 2023 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $40,290 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $42,525 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $41,190 · 8/10
2026 Volkswagen ID.8
Starting at
$45,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: If the ID.4 is too small for your family, VW's three-row ID.8 SUV will provide extra space as well as an all-electric powertrain with decent driving range. Learn More
2024 Volkswagen Taos
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$25,420
EPA MPG
27–31 combined
C/D SAYS: With room for both people and cargo, as well as some solid fuel efficiency, the VW Taos makes the most of its small stature. Learn More
Volkswagen Taos Model Years
- View 2024 Taos DetailsStarting at $25,420 · 8.5/10
- View 2023 Taos DetailsStarting at $25,450 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Taos DetailsStarting at $24,790 · 8.5/10
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Starting at
$29,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The new VW Tiguan's arrival is so close you can almost smell it, but we know little about the compact SUV beyond it offering a plug-in-hybrid for the first time. Learn More
Volkswagen Tiguan Model Years
- View 2025 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $29,000 est
- View 2024 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $30,305 · 9/10
- View 2023 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $28,245 · 9/10
- View 2022 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $27,785 · 9.5/10
- View 2021 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $26,440 · 9.5/10
- View 2020 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $25,965 · 9.5/10
- View 2019 Tiguan DetailsStarting at $25,290 · 8/10
- View 2018 Tiguan DetailsStarting at N/A · 8/10
- View 2017 Tiguan DetailsStarting at N/A · 6/10
Vans
Minivans, passenger vans, work vans, and cargo vans
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Starting at
$50,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz represents the modern revival of the brand's beloved Microbus and will be one of the first electric vans on the market. Learn More
EVs
EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,160
EPA Est. Range
206–291 miles
C/D SAYS: The all-electric 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 has an accessible starting price and up to 275 miles of driving range—plus the space rear passengers love in an SUV. Learn More
Volkswagen ID.4 Model Years
- View 2024 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $41,160 · 8.5/10
- View 2023 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $40,290 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $42,525 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 ID.4 DetailsStarting at $41,190 · 8/10
2025 Volkswagen ID.7
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$50,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: Volkswagen's expanding ID family of EVs is growing to include the ID.7 sedan, a Passat-sized four-door with sleek, aerodynamic lines. Learn More
2026 Volkswagen ID.8
Starting at
$45,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: If the ID.4 is too small for your family, VW's three-row ID.8 SUV will provide extra space as well as an all-electric powertrain with decent driving range. Learn More
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Starting at
$50,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz represents the modern revival of the brand's beloved Microbus and will be one of the first electric vans on the market. Learn More
Discontinued Afeela Models
These models are no longer in production but may be available as used cars.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
6
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$21,790
EPA MPG
29 combined
C/D SAYS: Its shape is among the most distinctive on the road; happily, the Beetle, offered as a coupe or a convertible, is as fun to drive as it looks. Learn More
Volkswagen Beetle Model Years
- View 2019 Beetle DetailsStarting at $21,790 · 6/10
- View 2018 Beetle DetailsStarting at $21,115 · 6/10
- View 2017 Beetle DetailsStarting at $20,815 · 4/10
2017 Volkswagen CC
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$35,340
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: Volkswagen’s top-of-the-line CC is an appealing—albeit aging—family sedan. Learn More
2019 Volkswagen e-Golf
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$32,790
EPA Est. Range
125 miles
C/D SAYS: With all the sprightliness and most of the practicality of the regular Golf, the 2019 VW e-Golf is Volkswagen's electric car, and provides all-electric motoring in a handsome little package. Learn More
Volkswagen e-Golf Model Years
- View 2019 e-Golf DetailsStarting at $32,790 · 9/10
- View 2018 e-Golf DetailsStarting at $30,495 · 9/10
- View 2017 e-Golf DetailsStarting at N/A · 9/10
2016 Volkswagen Eos
Starting at
N/A
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: The Eos is a clever little combo: Its folding hardtop makes it a closed coupe, an open-air convertible, and the roof has a sliding sunroof, too. Learn More
2021 Volkswagen Golf
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$24,190
EPA MPG
32–33 combined
C/D SAYS: With capacious cargo space and splendid driving manners, the Volkswagen Golf is a great compact hatchback, but it lives in the shadow of the hot GTI. Learn More
Volkswagen Golf Model Years
- View 2021 Golf DetailsStarting at $24,190 · 9/10
- View 2020 Golf DetailsStarting at $24,115 · 9/10
- View 2019 Golf DetailsStarting at $22,740 · 10/10
- View 2018 Golf DetailsStarting at N/A · 10/10
- View 2017 Golf DetailsStarting at N/A · 10/10
2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$27,790
EPA MPG
24–25 combined
C/D SAYS: Just when you thought station wagons had all but disappeared, they have found a way to stay relevant: by mimicking crossovers. Learn More
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Model Years
- View 2019 Golf Alltrack DetailsStarting at $27,790 · 9/10
- View 2018 Golf Alltrack DetailsStarting at N/A · 9/10
2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$22,790
EPA MPG
24–32 combined
C/D SAYS: We've been singing the praises of the Volkswagen Golf for a decade. Learn More
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Model Years
- View 2019 Golf SportWagen DetailsStarting at $22,790 · 9/10
- View 2018 Golf SportWagen DetailsStarting at N/A · 9/10
- View 2017 Golf SportWagen DetailsStarting at N/A · 10/10
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle
Starting at
N/A
EPA MPG
23 combined
C/D SAYS: The Beetle’s roly-poly retro shape is built upon the bones of the previous-generation Golf. Learn More
2022 Volkswagen Passat
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$25,000 est
EPA MPG
28 combined
C/D SAYS: Apart from its notable refinement and popular features, the Volkswagen Passat mostly fails to stand out compared with other family sedans. Learn More
Volkswagen Passat Model Years
- View 2022 Passat DetailsStarting at $25,000 est · 7/10
- View 2021 Passat DetailsStarting at $24,990 · 7/10
- View 2020 Passat DetailsStarting at $23,915 · 7/10
- View 2019 Passat DetailsStarting at $26,190 · 7/10
- View 2018 Passat DetailsStarting at $23,890 · 7/10
- View 2017 Passat DetailsStarting at N/A · 6/10
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Starting at
$17,000
EPA MPG
24 combined
C/D SAYS: The Rabbit replaced the aged Golf in 2007 and is basically a hatchback Jetta. Learn More
2012 Volkswagen Routan
Starting at
N/A
EPA MPG
20 combined
C/D SAYS: The company that credits itself with inventing the minivan turns to Chrysler to stay in the game. Learn More
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
6
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
N/A
EPA MPG
19 combined
C/D SAYS: The Touareg is attractive, comfortable, and has good road manners, but competitors offer more for less money. Learn More
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