Every roof rack system that fits the 2018 Volkswagen Golf, from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Golf comes with raised rails, bare roof or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.
- Roof types: Raised rails, Bare roof, Factory crossbars
- Rack systems listed: 20 across 3 brands
- Crossbar lengths: 30" to 53" depending on system
- Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
- Legacy fits: 2 current kits replace older kit numbers
2018 Golf with raised rails
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4)) | None (complete: JC-06937) | 220 | Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail… |
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4)) | None (complete: JC-05687) | 220 | Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail… |
| Rhino-Rack | Vortex RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4)) | None (complete: JC-01567) | 220 | Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail… |
| Rhino-Rack | Vortex StealthBar | None (complete: JA7975) | 176 | Not carried |
| Thule | Thule Edge Raised Rail | None (universal) | 165 | Strap 4 pcs Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock) Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock) |
| Thule | Thule Evo Raised Rail | None (universal) | 220 | Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack Thule WingBar Evo 118 Torque Key 4Nm |
| Thule | Thule oversize rail foot | None (universal) | 165 | Thule WingBar Evo 118 Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles… |
| Yakima | Yakima TimberLine | None (universal) | Yakima TimberLine Towers Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar… | |
| Yakima | Yakima TimberLine FX | None (universal) | Not carried | |
| Yakima | Yakima TimberLine Towers | None (universal) | Yakima TimberLine Towers Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar… |
2018 Golf with bare roof
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4)) | DK390 (complete: JC-07075) | 165 | Not carried |
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4)) | DK390 (complete: JC-05825) | 165 | Not carried |
| Thule | Thule Edge Clamp | Kit 145010 | 132 | Thule Rapid Traverse foot for vehicles 4 (out of stock) |
| Thule | Thule Evo Clamp | Kit 145009 | 132 | Thule WingBar Evo 135 Thule SquareBar Evo 135 Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO… |
| Thule | Thule Evo Clamp | Kit 145010 | 132 | Thule WingBar Evo 135 Thule SquareBar Evo 135 Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO… |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine FX | Front: BaseClip 123 (B84-4); Rear: BaseClip 125 (B36-5) | Yakima BaseClip 123 Yakima BaseClip 125 | |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine Towers | Front: BaseClip 123 (B84-4); Rear: BaseClip 125 (B36-5) | Yakima BaseClip 123 Yakima BaseClip 125 Yakima BaseLine Towers |
2018 Golf with factory crossbars
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | Thule Edge Raised Rail | None (universal) | 165 | Strap 4 pcs Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock) Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock) |
| Thule | Thule Evo Raised Rail | None (universal) | 220 | Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack Thule WingBar Evo 118 Torque Key 4Nm |
| Thule | Thule oversize rail foot | None (universal) | 165 | Thule WingBar Evo 118 Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles… |
Already own a rack? Reuse it
Older kits that fit this Golf. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:
- Kit 1710 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145010 for the bare roof Golf. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.
- Kit 1323 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145009 for the bare roof Golf. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.
Parts that fit your 2018 Golf
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Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit (4 legs)
$299.99 Add to cart -
Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Foot – 1 Foot
$69.00 Add to cart -
Sale!
Strap 4 pcs – Thule Raised Rail Edge/WingBar Edge 958/AeroBlade 750 Part #1500052976
Original price was: $140.00.$89.00Current price is: $89.00. Add to cart -
Thule WingBar Evo 118 (47″) – Black (2-Pack)
$279.95 Add to cart -
Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack – Set of 4
$264.95 Add to cart -
Thule WingBar Evo 118 (47″) – Silver (2-Pack)
$279.95 Add to cart -
Torque Key 4Nm – Thule Raised Rail Evo/Flush Rail Evo/Flush Rail Edge/Fixpoint Evo/Fixpoint Edge
$34.42 Add to cart -
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles with Large or Uniquely Shaped roof Rails
$299.95 Add to cart -
Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 4)
$275.00 Add to cart -
Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 2)
$155.00 Add to cart -
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
$349.00 Add to cart -
Thule SquareBar Evo 135 (53″) – Black (2-Pack)
$179.95 Add to cart -
Thule WingBar Evo 135 (53″) – Black (2-Pack)
$279.95 Add to cart -
Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO Clamp Towers – set of 4
$69.98 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseClip 123 (B84-4)
$75.00 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseClip 125 (B36-5)
$75.00 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseLine Towers – (Set of 4)
$275.00 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseLine Towers – (Set of 2)
$155.00 Add to cart -
Thule Raised Rail Edge – foot for vehicles 4-pack black
$359.95 Read more -
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised Rail Endcaps – 2 Left & 2 Right + Lock Plugs
$98.95 Read more
Buy used
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Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.