Enter the 2019 VW Golf SportWagen. A stretched Golf with a much larger cargo hold, the same excellent driving dynamics, and available all-wheel drive, it's a compelling choice for drivers who need something without "compact" in the description but who still enjoy jaunts on winding roads.

Even the base model Golf is known for its tight handling and responsive turbocharged engine. These qualities become even more pronounced in the GTI and Golf R, which add features such as sport suspension and all-wheel drive.

Alltrack ends production in December Hot on the heels of announcing the end of production for the iconic Beetle in Puebla, Mexico, Volkswagen has revealed that its two wagons, the Golf Alltrack and Golf SportWagen, will end production once the 2019 model year is done.

Thanks to the latest iteration of the EA888 2.0-liter TSI engine, this burliest of Golf SportWagens will, we estimate, charge to 60 mph in well under five seconds, and its top speed is governed at a full 155 mph.

Volkswagen claims the new SportWagen is longer and wider than previous, and has as much cargo space as most small SUVs. It is available with features such as the Advanced Front-lighting System and Park Distance Control.

The Volkswagen e-Golf is a 100% electric car (unlike the Volkswagen Golf GTE which is a plug-in hybrid). The e-Golf has a 136 PS (100 kW) electric motor, powered by a lithium-ion battery which is integrated into the vehicle floor.

Every Volkswagen has its distinct shape be it the Polo, Vento or the Tiguan. The shape is not only cosmetic, but the Volkswagen cars have 100% galvanised steel bodies that come with a 6-year anti perforation warranty. It's less of a car and more of an armour.

Generally they're a good driving car, solidly built, safe, and reliable. The one issue to be aware of affects the DSG automatic transmission. Before buying one carefully test drive it and observe for any hesitation when shifting, or surging when driving or accelerating.

Golf. Several VW models take their names from winds, a pattern that's more of a historical accident than a planned strategy, and many think that trend continued with Golf. But “Golf” isn't a type of wind – it's the German word for the Gulf Stream ocean current.

During my test drive, I averaged 7.7 L/100 km, quite close to the NRCan rating of 8.1 L/100 km combined. Happily, the 1.8L turbocharged engine in the Golf Sportwagon uses regular grade gasoline rather than premium.

Based on data from 118 vehicles, 11,454 fuel-ups and 3,345,491 miles of driving, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen gets a combined Avg MPG of 29.38 with a 0.11 MPG margin of error.