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Volkswagen Golf (2008 - 2016)

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Variants

Hatchback
Golf
BodyHatchback
Length4199 mm
Height1480 mm
Doors3
Boot space350 l
Convertible
Golf Cabriolet
BodyConvertible
Length4246 mm
Height1423 mm
Doors2
Boot space250 l
Hatchback
Golf CrossGolf
BodyHatchback
Length4221 mm
Height1645 mm
Doors5
Boot space395 l
Hatchback
Golf GTD
BodyHatchback
Length4213 mm
Height1469 mm
Doors5
Boot space350 l
Hatchback
Golf GTI
BodyHatchback
Length4213 mm
Height1469 mm
Doors3
Boot space350 l
Convertible
Golf GTI Cabriolet
BodyConvertible
Length4258 mm
Height1414 mm
Doors2
Boot space250 l
Hatchback
Golf Plus
BodyHatchback
Length4204 mm
Height1621 mm
Doors5
Boot space395 l
Hatchback
Golf R
BodyHatchback
Length4212 mm
Height1461 mm
Doors3
Boot space275 l
Convertible
Golf R Cabriolet
BodyConvertible
Length4266 mm
Height1405 mm
Doors2
Boot space250 l
Station Wagon
Golf Variant
BodyStation Wagon
Length4534 mm
Height1504 mm
Doors5
Boot space505 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Golf
Generation
1K
Production years
2008 - 2016
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
4199 mm
3,653.0
Avg
4,374.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2578 mm
2,300.0
Avg
2,686.0
Higher is better
Width
1786 mm
1,643.0
Avg
1,860.0
Higher is better
Height
1480 mm
1,441.0
Avg
1,551.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
150 mm
135.0
Avg
162.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
9.0
Avg
11.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
350 l
225.0
Avg
422.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1305 l
870.0
Avg
1,339.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
169 - 250 km/h
158.0
Avg
213.0
Higher is better
Torque
132 - 350 Nm
88.0
Avg
205.0
Higher is better
Power
59 - 199 kW
48.0
Avg
96.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1197 - 1984 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,498.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 14 s
5.0
Avg
16.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
38 - 60 l
35.0
Avg
55.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
3 - 9 l/100km
3.0
Avg
6.0
Higher is better
City consumption (NEDC)
4 - 13 l/100km
4.0
Avg
8.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1217 - 1614 kg
946.0
Avg
1,332.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. towbar load
75 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Max. roof load
75 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
800 - 1600 kg
800.0
Avg
1,400.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
600 - 750 kg
500.0
Avg
660.0
Higher is better

Engines (Golf)

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Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 Trendline
Engine & Power
Power
59 kW / 80 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
172 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
132 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.2 TSI Trendline
Engine & Power
Power
63 kW / 86 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,197 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
178 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.2 TSI Trendline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
63 kW / 86 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,197 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
178 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
LPG
MAN FWD
1.6 BiFuel Comfortline
Engine & Power
Power
72 kW / 98 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
188 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
144 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
12 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.6 Trendline
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
188 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.6 Trendline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,595 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
188 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
148 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
1.6 TDI Trendline
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
1.6 TDI Trendline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
189 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.2 TSI BMT Trendline
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,197 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.2 TSI Trendline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
77 kW / 105 HP
Capacity
1.2L (1,197 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
175 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1550 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI Trendline
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
190 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4100 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI Trendline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
81 kW / 110 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
191 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4100 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 TSI Comfortline
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.4 TSI Comfortline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
90 kW / 122 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
200 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
197 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
197 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
200 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1400 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
2.0 TDI Comfortline
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
209 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
2.0 TDI Comfortline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
207 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
320 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
206 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
340 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3500 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,395 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
208 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.8 T Comfortline "Aktionsmodell 1.8 T"
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,798 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.4 TSI Comfortline
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.8 T Comfortline "Aktionsmodell 1.8 T" DSG
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.8L (1,798 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
250 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
1.4 TSI Comfortline DSG
Engine & Power
Power
118 kW / 160 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,390 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
240 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
GTD DSG
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
220 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
MAN FWD
GTD
Engine & Power
Power
125 kW / 170 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,968 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
222 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GTI
Engine & Power
Power
155 kW / 211 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
240 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
155 kW / 211 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
238 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
280 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1700 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet GTI DSG
Engine & Power
Power
162 kW / 220 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
236 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
GTI Edition 35
Engine & Power
Power
173 kW / 235 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
247 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
300 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
GTI Edition 35 DSG
Engine & Power
Power
173 kW / 235 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
246 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
300 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Premium Gasoline
AUT FWD
Cabriolet R DSG
Engine & Power
Power
195 kW / 265 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN AWD
R 4MOTION
Engine & Power
Power
199 kW / 271 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
AUT AWD
R 4MOTION DSG
Engine & Power
Power
199 kW / 271 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,984 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
350 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
6000 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
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Volkswagen Golf generations

Body type
Golf I
1974 - 1978
Length3705 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3705 mm
Body type
Golf I (1. Facelift)
1978 - 1987
Length3815 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3815 mm (+110 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf I (2. Facelift)
1980 - 1993
Length3815 mm
Height1410 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3815 mm
Body type
Golf Golf II
1983 - 1987
Length3985 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length3985 mm (+170 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf II (1. Facelift)
1987 - 1992
Length3985 mm
Height1415 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length3985 mm
Body type
Golf Golf III
1991 - 1999
Length4020 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2475 mm
Length4020 mm (+35 mm)
Body type
Golf Golf IV
1997 - 2006
Length4149 mm
Height1444 mm
Wheelbase2511 mm
Length4149 mm (+129 mm)
Golf Golf V
2003 - 2009
Length4204 mm
Height1485 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4204 mm (+55 mm)
Golf Golf VI
2008 - 2016
Length4534 mm
Height1504 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Length4534 mm (+330 mm)
Golf Golf VII
2012 - 2017
Length4338 mm
Height1578 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Length4338 mm (-196 mm)
Golf Golf VII (1. Facelift)
2017 - 2020
Length4258 mm
Height1492 mm
Wheelbase2620 mm
Length4258 mm (-80 mm)
Golf VIII
2019 - 2024
Length4284 mm
Height1491 mm
Wheelbase2619 mm
Length4284 mm (+26 mm)
Golf Golf VIII (1. Facelift)
2024 - Now
Length4282 mm
Height1483 mm
Wheelbase2620 mm
Length4282 mm (-2 mm)
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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.
2008 Volkswagen Golf parked diagonally in front of a modern building with large glass windows, featuring halogen headlights, fog light, and alloy wheels, shot in soft daylight with autumn foliage
2008 VW Golf hatchback parked outside a modern building with reflective glass windows, showcasing the car's front grille, emblem, headlamps, and partial alloy wheels from a front-quarter angle with natural lighting
2008 Blue Metallic Volkswagen Golf from Rear Three-Quarters Perspective Highlighting Rear and Side Profile, Alloy Wheels, and TSI Turbocharged Engine
2008 VW Golf interior showing the driver's side from the rear passenger perspective with the steering wheel, dashboard, center console, automatic transmission gear shifter, dark fabric seats, driver's door controls, carpeted floor with mats, and natural lighting
2008 Volkswagen Golf interior view focusing on the multi-function steering wheel with Volkswagen logo and instrument cluster featuring analog dials and a digital display, hinting at advanced control and information systems

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