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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 1.2 TSI (85 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 s, reaches a top speed of 179 km/h and is 4255 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 4255 mm long, 1790 mm wide, 1452 mm tall, with a 2637 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI (85 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 s and has a top speed of 179 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf VII 5-door
Year 2012–2017
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant 1.2 TSI (85 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 85 HP
Power @ min rpm 4300 rpm
Power @ max rpm 5300 rpm
Torque 160 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1400 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 3500 rpm

Performance

Top speed 179 km/h
0–100 km/h 11.9 s
0–62 mph 11.9 s

Engine

Engine code CJZB
Displacement 1197 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 71.0 mm
Stroke 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Valvetrain dohc
Oil capacity 4.0 L
Coolant 8.9 L
Engine layout Front Transverse

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 5
Gearbox code mq200
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4255 mm
Width 1790 mm
Height 1452 mm
Wheelbase 2637 mm
Front track 1549 mm
Rear track 1520 mm
Boot space 380 – 1270 L
Turning circle 10.9 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1205 kg
Max weight 1720 kg
Max load 515 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 4.9 L/100km
Fuel urban 5.9 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 4.2 L/100km
Fuel tank 50.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 14.2 kg/Hp, 70.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 7.5 kg/Nm, 132.8 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2012
End Of Production 2017

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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