Does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf have auto start-stop?
No. The EPA lists no automatic engine start-stop on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf.
Key takeaways
- Without start-stop, most cars take a standard flooded battery unless the manufacturer fitted AGM.
- Most systems have an off button that disables start-stop until the engine is next started; some models remember the setting.
| Engine | Drive | Transmission | Start-stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (EV) | FWD | single-speed (direct drive) | n/a (electric) |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | AWD | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | FWD | 6-speed automatic | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | FWD | 5-speed manual | No |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | AWD | 6-speed manual | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | AWD | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | FWD | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | AWD | 6-speed manual | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | FWD | 6-speed manual | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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