Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf for Sale near Surrey, BC

Summary

• With 100 currently listed for sale and an average price of $16,581.00 CAD, 34.0% of 2019 Volkswagen Golfs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: Owners rated the 2019 Volkswagen Golf 4.5 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2019 Golf models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf stands out as a hot hatch that blends serious performance with a restrained, upscale personality. In the Golf R family, it sits in the second generation, which brought a more purposeful stance, a five-door body style only, and a long list of standard equipment that was unusually generous for the class. By 2019, all versions had an eight-inch touchscreen and LED headlights as standard, and driver assistance features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian monitoring, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control were also standard by that time.

It is also notable for how much hardware it packs into a compact shape. Power comes from a 2.0-litre TSI turbo engine rated at 296 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, with 4Motion all-wheel drive standard. A six-speed manual transmission was standard from the 2016 model year onwards, with a new seven-speed DSG transmission as an option, and the car also gained Volkswagen’s XDS electronic differential lock as standard. Those ingredients help explain why it is described as fast and fun to drive, with lots of power and grip.

At the same time, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf is not without compromises. It is expensive to buy, and the infotainment system on the latest versions can be fiddly. Reliability is generally regarded as fairly solid, but coolant leaks and water pump failures are not unknown, so a careful inspection matters. Even so, for buyers who want a refined, well-equipped performance hatchback that feels more polished than raw, it remains a compelling choice.

Other model years to consider

• 2016 Volkswagen Golf

  • Average price: $11,572.00 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 23.6%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 140

• 2017 Volkswagen Golf

  • Average price: $12,960.00 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 26.9%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 130

• 2018 Volkswagen Golf

  • Average price: $14,558.00 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.5%
  • Total listings: 131

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 17, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.