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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 e-Golf 35.8 kWh (136 Hp) CVT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 s, reaches a top speed of 150 km/h and is 4270 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 4270 mm long, 1799 mm wide, 1482 mm tall, with a 2629 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf e-Golf 35.8 kWh (136 Hp) CVT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 s and has a top speed of 150 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf VII 5-door facelift
Year 2017–2020
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant e-Golf 35.8 kWh (136 Hp) CVT
Body type hatchback
Engine type Electric
Fuel type Electric
Seats 5
Doors 5

Performance

Top speed 150 km/h
0–100 km/h 9.6 s
0–62 mph 9.6 s

Engine

Engine code EAB

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Bev Electric Vehicle
Drivetrain architecture One Electric Motor Drives The Front Wheels
Gearbox type reduction_gear
Gears 1
Gearbox code single_speed
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4270 mm
Width 1799 mm
Height 1482 mm
Wheelbase 2629 mm
Front track 1533 mm
Rear track 1503 mm
Boot space 341 – 1231 L
Ground clearance 143 mm
Turning circle 10.9 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1540 kg
Max weight 2020 kg
Max load 480 kg
Battery weight 318 kg

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Independent Type Mcpherson Transverse Stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent Multi Link Suspension Transverse Stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims 6.5J x 16
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.3 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 75 kg

Electric / hybrid

Battery capacity (gross) 35.8 kWh
Battery capacity (net) 32.0 kWh
Electric motor power 136 HP
Electric motor torque 290 Nm

Other

Start Of Production 2017
End Of Production 2020
Width Including Mirrors 2027

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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