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MakeVolkswagen
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2006, 2010–2021
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

Volkswagen Golf Mk82019–present
Volkswagen Golf Mk8
SpecificationValue
Model codeCD1 / CG5 (estate)
Production2019–present
Model years2022–present (North America)
Body styles5-door hatchback
5-door estate
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive (4motion)
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB Evo
EnginesPetrol
1.0 L EA211 TSI turbo I3
1.4 L EA211 TSI I4
1.5 L EA211 Evo TSI turbo I4 TSI
2.0 L EA888 Evo 3 TSI I4
2.0 L EA888 Evo 4 TSI I4
Petrol/CNG
1.5 L EA211 EVO turbo CNG TGI I4
Petrol hybrid
1.0 L EA211 turbo I3 (mild hybrid)
1.4 L EA211 turbo I4 (PHEV)
1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (mild hybrid)
Diesel
2.0 L EA288 evo 4 TDI I4
Transmissions5/6-speed manual
6/7-speed DSG dual-clutch
8-speed automatic
DrivetrainMHEV (eTSI)
PHEV (TSI eHybrid)
Wheelbase2,636 mm
Length4,284 mm (hatchback)
4,633 mm (estate)
Width1,789 mm
Height1,456 mm (hatchback)
1,498 mm (estate)
Kerb weight1,255–1,465 kg
ClassSmall family car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant)
China: Foshan (FAW-VW, since 2020)
Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM)
DesignerKlaus Zyciora and Felipe Montoya Bueloni
Klaus Zyciora and Felix Schell (estate)
Volkswagen Golf Mk72012–2021
Volkswagen Golf Mk7
SpecificationValue
Production2012–2020 (Europe)
2013–2020 (China)
2015–2020 (Brazil)
2014–2021 (Mexico)
Model years2015–2021 (North America)
Body styles3/5-door hatchback
5-door estate
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB
EnginesPetrol
1.0 L EA211 TSI I3
1.2 L EA211 TSI I4
1.4 L EA211 TSI I4
1.5 L EA211 TSI I4
1.6 L EA211 MSI I4
1.8 L EA888 TSI I4
2.0 L EA888 TSI I4
Petrol plug-in hybrid
1.4 L EA211 TSI I4 (GTE)
Diesel
1.6 L EA288 TDI I4 CR
2.0 L EA288 TDI I4 CR
Electric motorAC electric motor (e-Golf)
Transmissions5/6-speed manual
6/8-speed automatic (Tiptronic)
6/7-speed DSG
Battery35.8 kWh (e-Golf), 8.7kWh (GTE)
Kerb weight1,205–1,500 kg
ClassCompact car/small family car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Plant); Zwickau (Zwickau-Mosel Plant); Dresden (Transparent Factory; e-Golf only)
China: Changchun; Foshan (FAW-VW)
Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México)
Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Volkswagen do Brasil)
Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers)
DesignerKlaus Bischoff, Marc Lichte, Andreas J. Mindt and Philipp Römers
Thomasz Bachorski (interior)
Manuela Joosten (trim)
Andreu Sola (lights)
Volkswagen Golf Mk62008–2016
Volkswagen Golf Mk6
SpecificationValue
Model code5K
Production2008–2013
2009–2013 (wagon)
2011–2016 (cabriolet)
Model years2009-2012
Body styles3/5-door hatchback
5-door estate/wagon
2-door cabriolet
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Motion)
PlatformVolkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform
EnginesPetrol
1.2 L EA211 TSI I4
1.4 L EA111 I4
1.4 L EA211 TSI I4
1.6 L EA827 I4
1.8 L EA888 TSI I4
2.0 L EA888 TSI I4
2.5 L EA855 I5
Diesel
1.6 L EA189 TDI I4 CR
2.0 L EA189 TDI I4 CR
Transmissions5/6-speed manual
6-speed automatic (Tiptronic)
6/7-speed DSG
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Length4,199 mm
GTI: 4,213 mm
Width1,779 mm
Height1,479 mm
GTI: 1,469 mm
Kerb weight1,217–1,541 kg
ClassCompact car/small family car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Plant); Osnabrück (VW Osnabrück; cabriolet only)
South Africa: Uitenhage
Belgium: Brussels (Audi Brussels)
China: Changchun (FAW-VW)
Mexico: Puebla (wagon only)
Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar)
Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers)
DesignerWalter de Silva
Volkswagen Golf Mk52003–2009
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
SpecificationValue
Model code1K
ProductionAugust 2003 – 2009
April 2007–2009 (wagon)
Body styles3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
5-door estate/wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Motion)
Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive (W12-650)
PlatformVolkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
EnginesPetrol
1.4 L BCA/BUD I4
1.4 L BKG/BLN FSI I4
1.4 L BLG/BMY/CAVD/CAXA TSI I4
1.6 L BGU/BSE/BSF 8-valve I4
1.6 L BAG/BLF/BLP FSI I4
2.0 L AXW/BLR/BLX/BVY/BVX FSI I4
2.0 L AXX/BWA/BPY/BYD/CAWB Turbo FSI I4
2.5 L BGP/BGQ I5
3.2 L BUB VR6 (R32)
Diesel
1.9 L BRU/BXF/BXJ/BJB/BKC/BXE/BLS TDI PD I4
2.0 L BDK SDI I4
2.0 L AZV/BKD/BMM/BMN/CBDB PD/CR TDI I4
Transmissions5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed Aisin TF60SN (09G) tiptronic automatic
6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic
7-speed DSG
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Length(hatchback)
4,556 mm (wagon)
Width1,759 mm (hatchback)
1,781 mm (wagon)
Height(hatchback)
1,504 mm (wagon)
Kerb weight1,164–1,617 kg
ClassSmall family car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg
South Africa: Uitenhage
Belgium: Brussels (Audi Brussels)
Mexico: Puebla (wagon only)
Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar)
Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers)
DesignerHartmut Warkuss, Peter Schreyer and Marc Lichte (hatchback)
Murat Günak (estate)
Volkswagen Golf Mk41997–2014
Volkswagen Golf Mk4
SpecificationValue
ProductionOctober 1997–2006 (Europe)
1999–2014 (Brazil)
2003–2010 (China)
Body styles3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
EnginesPetrol
1.4 L EA111 16v I4
1.6 L EA827 I4
1.6 L EA111 16v I4
1.6 L EA111 FSI 16v I4
1.8 L EA113 20v I4
1.8 L EA113 20v turbo I4
2.0 L EA827 I4
2.3 L AGZ VR5
2.3 L AQN 20v VR5
2.8 L EA390 VR6
2.8 L EA390 24v VR6
3.2 L EA390 24v VR6 (R32)
Petrol CNG
2.0 L ATM I4
Diesel
1.9 L EA180 SDI I4
+2 more
Transmissions01M 4-speed automatic
09A 5-speed tiptronic automatic
02J 5-speed manual
02M 6-speed manual
6-speed DSG - R32 only
Wheelbase2,512 mm
R32: 2,517 mm
Length1998–2002 GTI/Golf: 4,148 mm
2003–2006 GTI/Golf: 4,188 mm
R32: 4,176 mm
Bora/Jetta: 4,376 mm
Width1,735 mm
Height1,440 mm
R32: 1,425 mm
City Golf: 1,445 mm
ClassCompact car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg
Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant)
Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Volkswagen do Brasil)
Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México)
Belgium: Brussels
Slovakia: Bratislava
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo (Volkswagen Sarajevo)
South Africa: Uitenhage
China: Changchun
DesignerPeter Schreyer
Hartmut Warkuß
Volkswagen Golf Mk31991–2002
Volkswagen Golf Mk3
SpecificationValue
Production1991–1998
1994–2002 (convertible)
4.8 million units
Body styles3 / 5-door hatchback
5-door estate
2-door convertible
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive / Syncro four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A3 platform
EnginesPetrol
1.4 L (ABD/AEX/APQ) I4
1.6 L (ABU/AEA/AEE) I4
1.6 L (AEK/AFT/AKS) I4
1.8 L (AAM/ANN) I4
1.8 L (ABS/ADZ/ACC/ANP) I4
2.0 L (2E/ADY/AGG/AKR/ABA/AWG/AWF) I4
2.0 L (ABF) 16v I4
2.8 L (AAA) VR6
2.9 L (ABV) VR6
Diesel
1.9 L 1Y I4
1.9 L AEY SDI I4
1.9 L AAZ TD I4
1.9 L 1Z/ALE/AHU TDI I4
1.9 L AFN/AVG TDI I4
Transmissions4-speed automatic
4-speed / 5-speed manual
Wheelbase1991-95: 2,471 mm
1996-99: 2,474 mm
Length4,074 mm
Width1,694 mm
Height1991-95 & Cabrio: 1,422 mm
1996-99: 1,428 mm
ClassSmall family car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg
Germany: Zwickau (Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant)
Mexico: Puebla
Belgium: Brussels
Slovakia: Bratislava
South Africa: Uitenhage
DesignerJ Mays
Herbert Schäfer
Volkswagen Golf Mk11974–2009
Volkswagen Golf Mk1
SpecificationValue
ProductionMay 1974 – September 1983
1976–1985 (Yugoslavia)
1979–April 1993 (Cabriolet)
1978–2009 (South Africa)
1977–1987 (Mexico)
Body styles3/5-door hatchback
2-door pickup truck
2-door convertible
LayoutFF layout
PlatformVolkswagen Group A1 platform
EnginesPetrol engines
Global
1.1L 50 PS I4
1.3L 60 PS I4
1.5L 70 PS I4
1.6L 75 PS I4
1.6L 110 PS EG I4 (GTI)
1.8L 112 PS DX I4 (GTI/GLI)
USA/Canada/Japan
1.5L 70 hp I4 (MY 1975)
1.6L 60 hp I4 (Pickup)
1.6L 71 hp I4 (MY 1976)
1.6L 78 hp I4 (MY 1977)
1.5L 71 hp I4 (MY 1978/79)
1.5L 62 hp I4 (MY 1980)
1.6L 76 hp I4 (MY 1980)
Diesel engines
USA/Canada/Japan
+9 more
Transmissions4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Pickup: 2,625 mm
Length3,705 mm
later 3,815 mm
USA 3,945 mm
Pickup: 4,380 mm
Width1,610 mm
later 1,630 mm
Pickup: 1,640 mm
HeightSaloon: 1,395 mm
Cabrio: 1,412 mm
Pickup: 1,490 mm
Kerb weight790–970 kg
USA 794–973 kg
ClassSmall family car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg
Australia: Clayton
Belgium: Brussels
United States: New Stanton, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland Assembly)
South Africa: Uitenhage
Malaysia: Shah Alam
Mexico: Puebla, Puebla
Yugoslavia: Sarajevo (TAS)
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign

Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2019–20211.4 L, 4 cyl6-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2019–20211.4 L, 4 cyl8-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2015–20181.8 L, 4 cyl5-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2015–20181.8 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2013–20152.0 L, 4 cyl6-speed automated manualFront-wheel driveDiesel
2010–20152.0 L, 4 cyl6-speed manualFront-wheel driveDiesel
2010–20142.5 L, 5 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2010–20132.5 L, 5 cyl5-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2010–20122.0 L, 4 cyl6-speed automaticFront-wheel driveDiesel
2004–20061.9 L, 4 cyl5-speed automaticFront-wheel driveDiesel
2000–20061.9 L, 4 cyl5-speed manualFront-wheel driveDiesel
2000–20062.0 L, 4 cyl4-speed automaticFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
+4 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2019–20211.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive7.1–7.6 L/100 km8.1–8.4 L/100 km6.0–6.5 L/100 km
2019–20211.4 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive7.4 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km6.4–6.7 L/100 km
2000–2001, 2015–20181.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive8.1–9.8 L/100 km9.4–11.2 L/100 km6.5–8.4 L/100 km
2015–20181.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive8.1–8.4 L/100 km9.4–9.8 L/100 km6.7–7.1 L/100 km
2013–20152.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive6.7–7.4 L/100 km7.6–8.1 L/100 km5.7–6.4 L/100 km
2010–20152.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive6.7–7.4 L/100 km7.8–8.1 L/100 km5.5–6.0 L/100 km
2010–20142.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive8.7–9.0 L/100 km9.8–10.2 L/100 km7.6–7.8 L/100 km
2010–20132.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive9.0–9.4 L/100 km10.2–10.7 L/100 km7.1–7.8 L/100 km
2010–20122.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive7.4 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km6.4 L/100 km
2004–20061.9 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive7.4 L/100 km8.4 L/100 km5.9–6.0 L/100 km
2000–20061.9 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive6.2–6.9 L/100 km6.7–7.6 L/100 km5.3–5.9 L/100 km
2000–20062.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive9.8–10.7 L/100 km11.2–12.4 L/100 km8.4–9.0 L/100 km
+3 more configurations

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEnginePowerMassCO₂Electric range
2017–2025Petrol1498 cm³110 kW (150 PS)1320–1392 kg128–148 g/km (WLTP)–
2014–2016, 2019–2025Petrol1984 cm³221 kW (300 PS)1460–1525 kg168–193 g/km (WLTP)–
2020–2025Petrol hybrid1498 cm³110 kW (150 PS)1365–1432 kg121–135 g/km (WLTP)–
2020–2025Diesel1968 cm³85 kW (116 PS)1378–1455 kg110–121 g/km (WLTP)–
2013–2025Diesel1968 cm³110 kW (150 PS)1373–1520 kg116–143 g/km (WLTP)–
2017–2018, 2020–2024Petrol999 cm³81 kW (110 PS)1237–1302 kg121–127 g/km (WLTP)–
2017–2024Petrol1498 cm³96 kW (131 PS)1306–1370 kg123–139 g/km (WLTP)–
2017–2024Petrol1984 cm³180 kW (245 PS)1425–1463 kg164–171 g/km (WLTP)–
2020–2024Petrol hybrid999 cm³81 kW (110 PS)1302–1365 kg117–123 g/km (WLTP)–
2017–2021Electric–100 kW (136 PS)1615 kg–224–232 km · 127–172 Wh/km
2015–2020Petrol999 cm³85 kW (116 PS)1240–1310 kg128–142 g/km (WLTP)–
2017–2020Diesel1598 cm³85 kW (116 PS)1323–1395 kg128–141 g/km (WLTP)–
2013–2020Diesel1968 cm³135 kW (184 PS)1395–1584 kg146–167 g/km (WLTP)–
2017–2019Petrol999 cm³63 kW (86 PS)1227–1240 kg127–131 g/km (WLTP)–
2014–2018Petrol1395 cm³92 kW (125 PS)1247–1338 kg120–173 g/km (WLTP)–
2014–2018Petrol1395 cm³110 kW (150 PS)1277–1368 kg119–190 g/km (WLTP)–
2013–2018Petrol1984 cm³169 kW (230 PS)1386–1424 kg139–220 g/km (WLTP)–
2011–2018Diesel1598 cm³66 kW (90 PS)1312–1395 kg98–118 g/km (NEDC)–
2014–2018Natural gas (CNG)1395 cm³81 kW (110 PS)1317–1395 kg94–126 g/km (NEDC)–
2011–2017Petrol1197 cm³63 kW (86 PS)1229–1347 kg113–132 g/km (NEDC)–
2014–2017Petrol1197 cm³81 kW (110 PS)1235–1294 kg112–117 g/km (NEDC)–
2013–2017Diesel1598 cm³81 kW (110 PS)1317–1412 kg89–104 g/km (NEDC)–
2011–2015Petrol1197 cm³77 kW (105 PS)1233–1400 kg114–139 g/km (NEDC)–
2011–2015Petrol1390 cm³90 kW (122 PS)1290–1438 kg139–152 g/km (NEDC)–
2013–2015Petrol1395 cm³90 kW (122 PS)1247–1329 kg116–124 g/km (NEDC)–
+ 4 more configurations

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classCompact car
Model years in EPA data2000–2006, 2010–2021
PowertrainsPetrol, Diesel
Engine displacement1.4–2.5 L
Cylinders4, 5
Transmission typesAutomatic, Manual, Automated manual
DriveFront-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular), Diesel, Petrol (premium)
Configurations listed67
Forced inductionTurbocharged (on some versions)
Start-stop systemOn some versions
Luggage volume (EPA)425–510 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,492–2,662 L
Powertrains (EU)Petrol, Diesel
Engine displacement (EU)999–1,968 cm³
Power (EU)63–135 kW (86–184 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)1,229–1,584 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,574–2,669 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2000–2006, 2010–2021
New registrations (EU)2000–2026

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Fuel and propulsion2712010, 2011, 2017
Engine and cooling2562001, 2015, 2019
Airbags1942001, 2002, 2015
Electrical system1552011, 2015, 2017
Transmission and drivetrain1242011, 2015, 2019
Visibility and wipers732000, 2001, 2017
Brakes712000, 2001, 2015
Body and structure682015, 2016, 2017
Lights512000, 2001, 2002
Suspension492000, 2015, 2017

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2006, 2010–2021: 1224 complaints, 44 with a crash and 19 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

Recalls

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