In the automotive industry, Volkswagen is a titan, both in size and influence. Responsible for producing some of the best-selling cars of all time, VW is well respected amongst enthusiasts, thanks to its long range of models and the many subsidiaries under its belt. Volkswagens are lauded for their performance, innovative tech, and premium features that give it a leg up over its competitors.

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This list will provide an overview of the brand, including a detailed look at all of their models, both present and future, along with an observation of VW’s overall reputation among customers.

10 Golf ($21,845-$40,395)

VW e-Golf
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The Golf is one of Volkswagen’s most popular cars, and an icon of the European car market. The original hot hatchback, the Golf is a fun and affordable compact that continues to enlighten years after its debut. While the standard Golf is enough for most, the GTI trim is what gets most people’s hearts racing. It features a 228 hp 2.0L turbocharged engine. Of course, gear heads can also opt for the Golf R, which features 60 hp more than the GTI, and comes standard with all-wheel-drive. New to the Golf family is the e-Golf, an all-electric model that has a range of 119 miles.

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Unfortunately, the Golf range is expected to shrink next year. Volkswagen pull both the Sport Wagen and the Alltrack from their US lineup. This isn’t entirely surprising, considering how unpopular wagons have become in recent years.

9 Jetta ($18,745)

VW’s entry-level sedan, the Jetta is also one of the company’s most visible models. An all-around decent sedan, the Jetta gets good gas mileage and is a reasonable competitor to cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

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The vehicle also comes with a GLI trim, which has a turbocharged engine that is identical to the Golf GTI in terms of power.

8 Passat ($25,295)

The Passat is one of the best-selling cars ever made. Touted for its premium features, the Passat has earned praise for offering the average commuter more than what is usually offered in economy cars.

While the Passat isn’t the only full-sized sedan to offer luxury features, it’s propensity for quality was probably a contributing factor. The Passat lacks a sport trim, but its standard model offers just enough practicality and comfort that anyone could want.

7 Arteon ($35,845)

Volkswagen’s newest sedan, the Arteon is touted as an entry-level luxury car, similar to the Toyota Avalon and Buick Lacrosse. Intended to fill the gap left by the CC, the Arteon has been steadily rolling out across the United States, and in very limited quantities.

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It packs a 268 hp turbocharged engine, and VW is quick to boast about its lengthy list of premium features and tech options.

6 Beetle ($20,895)

Hailed as a car of the people, the Beetle is one of VW’s oldest models. Cheap, fuel-efficient, and easy to drive around the congested streets of European cities, the Beetle has become a cultural icon.

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While the Beetle has changed over the years, it still maintains its original look, complete with two doors and an unmistakable shape that invokes joy (and sometimes ire) wherever it goes.

Sadly, VW plans to squish the bug at the end of its model year. Perhaps it'll come back, like the 'new Beetle' at the turn of the century. But for now, at least, the Beetle is history.

5 Tiguan ($24,945)

The Tiguan sits in the same category as the Toyota Rav4 and the Honda CRV, and is marketed as VW’s plucky little crossover. High ground clearance, a rugged look, and available AWD help the Tiguan stay competitive amid the cut-throat SUV market.

Bigger than most vehicles in its class, it is one of the only compact crossovers to offer an available third row of seating. Buying it without that extra row opens up a generous amount of cargo room to pack everyone’s stuff, 37 cubic feet to be exact, making it almost as practical as a bigger model.

4 Atlas ($30,895)

Volkswagen’s biggest SUV to date, the Atlas, was introduced to replace the outgoing Touareg, which got good reviews but sold poorly due to its high price tag. The Atlas isn’t only less expensive, but it also comes with a standard third row of seating, making it more practical.

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The Atlas is VW’s most family-oriented SUV to date, with close to 97 cubic feet of cargo with both rows down. It also offers a towing capacity of over 5,000-lbs, making it great for road trips, and its wealth of tech and safety features make it a safe bet for families.

3 Concept

In addition to new trims for the Atlas and Passat, Volkswagen is putting a lot of time and energy into producing electric cars. The e-Golf is a start, but the company has bigger plans in store for this new and emerging market.

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Earlier this year, the company announced four new electric concepts, the ID, the ID. Crozz, The ID. Vizzion and the ID. Buzz. Of all of these, the ID. Buzz is the one people are talking about the most. It’s essentially a new VW Bus, but powered by a battery. That should make someone’s old flower-power aunt very happy.

2 Subsidiaries

It’s truly mind boggling how many companies Volkswagen owns. In addition to Audi, the company controls a number of high-profile brands, including Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti.

Volkswagen also owns Italian motorcycle manufacture Ducati, along with Spanish automaker Seat and Russia’s Skoda. For decades, Volkswagen has been in a close partnership with fellow German automaker Porsche, whose cars often use Volkswagen technology, especially engines and frames.

1 Overall Reputation

As one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers, Volkswagen has attracted both praise and criticism. Lately, the company has been trying to mitigate the damage caused by the recent emissions scandal, which resulted in one of the largest recalls in automotive history. VW has attempted to right those wrongs by focusing heavily on producing electronic cars and moving away from traditional, fuel-combustion engines.

Whatever Volkswagen does, they aren’t going away anytime soon. Their influence is too big to ignore, and their customer base is one of the most loyal in the industry. One could say that that’s the power of German engineering working in the hearts and minds of drivers around the world.

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