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Volkswagen Golf Typ 5G (2012–2021) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 7 2012 - 2021 Typ 5G Hatchback
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Volkswagen Golf Typ 5G overview

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 5G) is the 7th generation of the Golf, built from 2012 to 2021. It is offered as a Hatchback with 35 engines (electric, petrol, diesel), from 85 HP to 310 HP. The GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI (265 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 s, reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and is 4268 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?

The Volkswagen Golf (Typ 5G) has 85 HP to 310 HP, depending on the engine: 24 Electric, 36 Electric, 1.2 Ea211 (85 HP), 1.0 Ea211 (85 HP), 1.6 Ea288 (90 HP), 1.6 Ea288 (105 HP), 1.2 Ea211 (105 HP), 1.6 Ea288 (110 HP), 1.6 TDI (110 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (110 HP), 1.2 Ea211 (110 HP), 1.0 Ea211 (110 HP), 1.0 Ea211 (115 HP), 1.6 Ea288 (115 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (122 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (125 HP), 1.5 Ea211 (130 HP), 1.5 Ea211 (131 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (140 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (147 HP), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP), 1.4 Ea211 (150 HP), 1.5 Ea211 (150 HP), 1.8 Ea888 (170 HP), 2.0 Ea288 (184 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (210 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (220 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (228 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (230 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (245 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (265 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (290 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (292 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (300 HP), 2.0 Ea888 (310 HP).

What engines are available for the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is available with 35 engines: 24 Electric, 36 Electric, 1.2 Ea211 (85 HP, petrol), 1.0 Ea211 (85 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea288 (90 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea288 (105 HP, diesel), 1.2 Ea211 (105 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea288 (110 HP, diesel), 1.6 TDI (110 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea211 (110 HP, petrol), 1.2 Ea211 (110 HP, petrol), 1.0 Ea211 (110 HP, petrol), 1.0 Ea211 (115 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea288 (115 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea211 (122 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea211 (125 HP, petrol), 1.5 Ea211 (130 HP, petrol), 1.5 Ea211 (131 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea211 (140 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea211 (147 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea288 (150 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea211 (150 HP, petrol), 1.5 Ea211 (150 HP, petrol), 1.8 Ea888 (170 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea288 (184 HP, diesel), 2.0 Ea888 (210 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (220 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (228 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (230 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (245 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (265 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (290 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (292 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (300 HP, petrol), 2.0 Ea888 (310 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf is 4268 mm long, 1799 mm wide, 1442 mm tall, with a 2631 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI (265 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 s and has a top speed of 250 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf VII 3-door
Year 2016
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI (265 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 3
Emission standard Euro 6

Power & torque

Power 265 HP
Power @ min rpm 5350 rpm
Power @ max rpm 6600 rpm
Torque 350 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1700 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 5300 rpm

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
0–100 km/h 6.3 s
0–62 mph 6.3 s

Engine

Engine code CJXE
Displacement 1984 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 82.5 mm
Stroke 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 9.3
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection And Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 5.7 L
Engine layout Front Transverse
Engine systems Start Stop System

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type manual
Gears 6
Gearbox code mq350
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4268 mm
Width 1799 mm
Height 1442 mm
Wheelbase 2631 mm
Front track 1538 mm
Rear track 1516 mm
Boot space 380 – 1270 L
Ground clearance 133 mm
Turning circle 10.9 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1300 kg
Max weight 1850 kg
Max load 550 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined (NEDC) 7.0 L/100km
CO₂ (NEDC) 162 g/km
Fuel tank 50.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson With Coil Spring And Anti Roll Bar
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Spring Suspension With Stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 225/40 R18; 225/35 R19; 235/35 R19
Wheel rims 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 19; 8J x 19
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 4.9 kg/Hp, 203.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 3.7 kg/Nm, 269.2 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 75 kg

Other

Start Of Production 2016
End Of Production 2016
Width Including Mirrors 2027

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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