If you're on the hunt for a compact hatchback that can double up for those family road trips and occasional IKEA runs, the VW Golf's boot space is a number you're definitely going to want to crunch. The Golf has cemented itself as a versatile, practical choice in Volkswagen’s lineup, and the most recent model - the Golf VIII - offers 381 litres of boot space with the rear seats upright, stretching to a commodious 1237 litres when you fold the seats down. This is a welcome boost from previous generations and shows that Volkswagen has been paying attention to the storage needs of its customers over the decades.
VW Golf - How has the boot space changed over the generations?
Now, let's take a nostalgic journey through the boot space evolution of the Golf. The very first generation (Golf I 1974-1978) offered a modest 320 litres, and while that number remained consistent through its first couple of facelifts, the Golf II (1983-1987) gave us a mild improvement - 345 litres. Fast forward a few generations, the numbers fluctuate but generally hover around the 330 to 350-litre mark until the launch of the Golf VII (2012-2017), which offered 341 litres. The current Golf VIII stands out not only because it packs a punchy 381 litres but also because it leads over its predecessor in terms of overall volume with seats down. The Golf has continually grown up, getting better and better at hauling your odds and ends.
VW Golf generationsGeneration year | Boot space |
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Golf, Model year 2019 (VIII) | 381 l |
Golf, Model year 2024 (Golf VIII (1. Facelift)) | 381 l |
Golf, Model year 2012 (Golf VII) | 380 l |
Golf, Model year 2017 (Golf VII (1. Facelift)) | 380 l |
Golf, Model year 2003 (Golf V) | 350 l |
Golf, Model year 2008 (Golf VI) | 350 l |
Golf, Model year 1983 (Golf II) | 345 l |
Golf, Model year 1997 (Golf IV) | 330 l |
Golf, Model year 1974 (I) | 320 l |
Golf, Model year 1978 (I (1. Facelift)) | 320 l |
Golf, Model year 1980 (Golf I (2. Facelift)) | 320 l |
Golf, Model year 1987 (Golf II (1. Facelift)) | 0 l |
Golf, Model year 1991 (Golf III) | 0 l |
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Golf, Model year 2019 (VIII)
381 l
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Golf, Model year 2024 ) (Golf VIII (1. Facelift)
381 l
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Golf, Model year 2012 (Golf VII)
380 l
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Golf, Model year 2017 ) (Golf VII (1. Facelift)
380 l
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Golf, Model year 2003 (Golf V)
350 l
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Golf, Model year 2008 (Golf VI)
350 l
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Golf, Model year 1983 (Golf II)
345 l
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Golf, Model year 1997 (Golf IV)
330 l
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Golf, Model year 1974 (I)
320 l
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Golf, Model year 1978 ) (I (1. Facelift)
320 l
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Golf, Model year 1980 ) (Golf I (2. Facelift)
320 l
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Golf, Model year 1987 ) (Golf II (1. Facelift)
0 l
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Golf, Model year 1991 (Golf III)
0 l
The difference in Boot space between first generation (I) from 1974 and last generation (Golf VIII (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 61 l.
The boot space of the current generation of Golf is 381 l.
Variants
Boot space: VW Golf variantsVariant name | Boot space |
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Golf R Variant | 611 l |
Golf Variant | 611 l |
Golf | 381 l |
Golf GTI | 374 l |
Golf R | 341 l |
Golf GTE | 273 l |
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Golf R Variant
611 l
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Golf Variant
611 l
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Golf
381 l
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Golf GTI
374 l
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Golf R
341 l
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Golf GTE
273 l
The boot space compared to other VW models
Within the Volkswagen family, the Golf’s boot space sits comfortably in the middle. Smaller siblings like the VW up! cap at a snug 251 litres, while more high-performance versions like the VW Golf GTE offer a tiny bit more at 273 litres. Models like the VW ID.3 and heavy hitters like the VW Tiguan skyrocket past the Golf with 385 litres and 615 litres, respectively. Beating the Golf VIII in terms of sheer litre count are the SUVs and estates, but considering the Golf’s compact nature and spacious efficacy, it holds its own mightily well.
Boot space: Golf vs. other models by VWVariant name | Boot space |
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Tayron | 885 l |
Touran | 834 l |
Touareg | 810 l |
Passat Variant | 690 l |
Touareg R | 665 l |
Tiguan | 652 l |
Golf R Variant | 611 l |
Golf Variant | 611 l |
ID.7 Tourer | 605 l |
ID.7 Tourer GTX | 605 l |
ID.5 | 549 l |
ID.5 GTX | 549 l |
ID.4 | 543 l |
ID.4 GTX | 543 l |
ID.7 | 532 l |
ID.7 GTX | 532 l |
T-Cross | 455 l |
T-Roc | 445 l |
Taigo | 440 l |
T-Roc R | 392 l |
ID.3 | 385 l |
ID.3 GTX | 385 l |
Golf | 381 l |
Golf GTI | 374 l |
Polo | 351 l |
Polo GTI | 351 l |
Golf R | 341 l |
T-Roc Cabriolet | 284 l |
Golf GTE | 273 l |
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Tayron
885 l
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Touran
834 l
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Touareg
810 l
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Passat Variant
690 l
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Touareg R
665 l
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Tiguan
652 l
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Golf R Variant
611 l
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Golf Variant
611 l
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ID.7 Tourer
605 l
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ID.7 Tourer GTX
605 l
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ID.5
549 l
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ID.5 GTX
549 l
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ID.4
543 l
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ID.4 GTX
543 l
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ID.7
532 l
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ID.7 GTX
532 l
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T-Cross
455 l
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T-Roc
445 l
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Taigo
440 l
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T-Roc R
392 l
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ID.3
385 l
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ID.3 GTX
385 l
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Golf
381 l
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Golf GTI
374 l
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Polo
351 l
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Polo GTI
351 l
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Golf R
341 l
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T-Roc Cabriolet
284 l
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Golf GTE
273 l
How does the boot space of the VW Golf compare to it's nearest competitors?
But compared to its nearest rivals, how does the Golf stack up? Take the Audi A3 for instance, with a boot space of 350 litres, the Golf VIII certainly edges ahead. The Renault Latitude‚ with a boot space of 477 litres, and the Ford Mondeo at a brawny 500 litres, beat it convincingly, but then they are notably longer and heftier vehicles. For the Golf VIII’s compact dimensions, its boot space is impressively competitive. And, let’s face it, few of us need to rival a delivery wagon like the Mondeo just to fit in a good day’s shopping or an extra suitcase for a weekend getaway. The Golf VIII strikes a satisfying balance between size and cargo capacity, holding its position efficiently, not just within the VW lineup, but in the broader market too.
Boot space: VW Golf vs. similar carsCar model | Boot space |
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VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006 | 7500 l |
Nissan NV400 2010 | 2800 l |
Peugeot Traveller 2016 | 1624 l |
Land Rover Defender 1990 | 1600 l |
Citroen Spacetourer 2016 | 1356 l |
Toyota Proace 2016 | 1172 l |
Fiat Talento 2016 | 1000 l |
SsangYong Rexton 2003 | 935 l |
Toyota Land Cruiser J8/J10/J20 1990 | 832 l |
Peugeot Rifter 2024 | 775 l |
Jaguar E-Pace 2018 | 577 l |
Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 2022 | 520 l |
Volvo XC60 2008 | 495 l |
Lancia Thesis 2002 | 480 l |
Citroen C-Crosser 2007 | 441 l |
Peugeot 4008 2012 | 416 l |
VW Golf 2024 | 381 l |
Lancia Phedra 2002 | 324 l |
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