Volkswagen Golf
Specs, engines, generations

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Table of contents:

Variants

Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Golf
Generation
CD
Production years
2024 - Present
5
5

Dimensions

4282 mm
3,605.0
Avg
4,362.0
Higher is better
2620 mm
2,400.0
Avg
2,650.0
Higher is better
1789 mm
1,595.0
Avg
1,798.0
Higher is better
1483 mm
1,430.0
Avg
1,514.0
Higher is better
11 m
9.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better
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Boot/interior

381 l
255.0
Avg
467.0
Higher is better
1237 l
980.0
Avg
1,410.0
Higher is better
5
5
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
202 - 270 km/h
145.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
220 - 420 Nm
93.0
Avg
220.0
Higher is better
85 - 245 kW
46.0
Avg
85.0
Higher is better
1498 - 1984 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,498.0
Higher is better
4 - 10 s
4.0
Avg
17.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

40 - 55 l
35.0
Avg
50.0
Higher is better
4 - 8 l/100km
4.0
Avg
5.0
Higher is better
Suburban consumption (WLTP)
4 - 8 l/100km
4.0
Avg
5.0
Higher is better
Consumption on highways (WLTP)
4 - 7 l/100km
4.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
6 - 186 g/km
6.0
Avg
130.0
Higher is better
1307 - 1668 kg
981.0
Avg
1,307.0
Higher is better

Towing

80 kg
55.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
75 kg
60.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
1300 - 1700 kg
500.0
Avg
1,300.0
Higher is better
650 - 750 kg
400.0
Avg
650.0
Higher is better

Engines (Golf)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
202 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
300 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
4 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
115 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
2750 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
MAN FWD
Variant 2.0 TDI
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
202 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
300 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
4 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
115 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
2750 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.5 TSI
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
220 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
122 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.5 eTSI Life DSG
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
220 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
118 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Variant 1.5 TSI GOAL
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
220 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
123 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Variant 1.5 eTSI GOAL DSG
Engine & Power
Power
85 kW / 116 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
220 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
119 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI Life DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
360 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
4 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
118 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3000 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
Variant 2.0 TDI Life DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
223 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
360 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
4 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
121 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3000 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.5 TSI Life
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
224 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
123 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.5 eTSI Life DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
224 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
118 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Variant 1.5 TSI R-Line
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
224 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
129 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Variant 1.5 eTSI R-Line DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
224 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
5 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
123 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.5 eHybrid Style DSG
Engine & Power
Power
150 kW / 204 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
6 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
195 kW / 265 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
370 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
162 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5250 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTE DSG
Engine & Power
Power
200 kW / 272 HP
Capacity
1.5L (1,498 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
230 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
400 Nm
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
8 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI Clubsport DSG
Engine & Power
Power
221 kW / 301 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
400 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
7 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
171 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
R 4MOTION DSG
Engine & Power
Power
245 kW / 333 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
420 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
8 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
184 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
2100 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
Variant R 4MOTION DSG
Engine & Power
Power
245 kW / 333 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
420 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (WLTP)
8 l/100km
Emissions
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
185 g/km
Maximum torque at RPM
2100 RPM
Consumption on short trips (WLTP)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection

Volkswagen Golf generations


1974
1974
I was introduced.
1978
1978
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
1980
1980
Golf I (2. Facelift) was introduced.
1983
1983
Golf II was introduced.
1987
1987
Golf II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf II.
1991
1991
Golf III was introduced.
1992
1992
Golf III was introduced.
1993
1993
Golf III was introduced.
1997
1997
Golf IV was introduced.
1999
1999
Golf IV was introduced.
2003
2003
Golf V was introduced.
2006
2006
Golf V was introduced.
2008
2008
Golf VI was introduced.
2009
2009
Golf VI was introduced.
2012
2012
Golf VII was introduced.
2016
2016
Golf VII was introduced.
2017
2017
Golf VII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Golf VII.
2019
2019
VIII was introduced.
2020
2020
VIII was introduced.
2024
2024
Golf VIII (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced VIII.

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