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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 1.8 TSI (170 Hp) 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, 1799 mm wide, 1452 mm tall, with a 2637 mm wheelbase.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf VII 5-door
Year 2014–2017
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant 1.8 TSI (170 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5

Power & torque

Power 170 HP
Power @ max rpm 4500 rpm
Torque 250 Nm
Torque @ max rpm 1600 rpm

Engine

Engine code CPKA
Displacement 1798 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 82.5 mm
Stroke 84.1 mm
Compression ratio 9.6
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct 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 5
Gearbox code mq250
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4255 mm
Width 1799 mm
Height 1452 mm
Wheelbase 2637 mm
Front track 1549 mm
Rear track 1520 mm
Boot space 380 – 1270 L
Ground clearance 138 mm
Turning circle 10.9 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1344 kg
Max weight 1870 kg
Max load 526 kg

Consumption & emissions

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, 287x25 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 272x10 mm
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 195/65 R15; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18
Wheel rims 6J x 15; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.4 kg/Nm, 186 Nm/tonne

Other

Start Of Production 2014
End Of Production 2017
Width Including Mirrors 2027
Front Overhang 855
Rear Overhang 763

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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