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Volkswagen Golf Typ 5G (2012–2021) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCT | 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG | 6 | 115 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.0 TSI DSG | 6 | 116 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.0 TSI | 5 | 85 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.2 TSI DSG | 6 | 105 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.2 TSI DSG | 6 | 110 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.2 TSI | 5 | 85 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TGI DSG | 6 | 110 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI DSG | 6 | 122 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI DSG | 6 | 122 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI DSG | 6 | 125 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI ACT DSG | 6 | 140 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.4 TSI Tiptronic | 6 | 147 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI DSG | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI DSG ACT | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.4 TSI ACT DSG | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.5 TGI DSG | 7 | 130 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.5 TSI ACT DSG | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.5 TSI ACT DSG | 6 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | 1.6 TDI DSG | 5 | 105 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.6 TDI | 6 | 110 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.6 TDI BlueMotion | 6 | 110 HP | Diesel | — |
| DCT | 1.6 TDI DSG | 5 | 116 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.6 TDI | 5 | 90 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.8 TSI Tiptronic | 5 | 170 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2.0 TDI | 6 | 150 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 2.0 TDI 4MOTION | 6 | 150 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | e-Golf 24.2 kWh | 1 | 115 HP | Electric | — |
| CVT | e-Golf 35.8 kWh CVT | 1 | 136 HP | Electric | — |
| DCT | GTD 2.0 TDI DSG | 6 | 184 HP | Diesel | — |
| DCT | GTE 1.4 TSI Plug-in Hybrid DSG | 6 | 204 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | GTI 2.0 TSI DSG | 6 | 210 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | GTI 2.0 TSI DSG | 6 | 220 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | GTI 2.0 TSI DSG | 6 | 228 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI DSG | 6 | 265 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | GTI Performance 2.0 TSI DSG | 6 | 230 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | GTI Performance 2.0 TSI DSG | 7 | 245 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG | 7 | 290 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG | 6 | 300 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG | 7 | 300 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION | 6 | 310 HP | Petrol | — |
| DCT | R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG | 7 | 310 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
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 1.0 TSI (85 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 s, reaches a top speed of 180 km/h and is 4258 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 4258 mm long, 1799 mm wide, 1492 mm tall, with a 2620 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI (85 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 s and has a top speed of 180 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Volkswagen Golf VII 5-door facelift |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017–2019 |
| Platform | VW MQB / MQB A0 |
| Variant | 1.0 TSI (85 Hp) |
| Body type | hatchback |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Emission standard | Euro 6 |
Power & torque
| Power | 85 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ min rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Power @ max rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm |
| Torque @ min rpm | 2000 rpm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3000 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.9 s |
| 0–62 mph | 11.9 s |
Engine
| Engine code | CHZK |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Turbocharger Intercooler |
| Oil capacity | 4.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | mq200 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | vw |
Dimensions
| Length | 4258 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1799 mm |
| Height | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm |
| Front track | 1549 mm |
| Rear track | 1521 mm |
| Boot space | 380 – 1270 L |
| Ground clearance | 133 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1131 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1720 kg |
| Max load | 589 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 4.8 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 4.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 108 g/km |
| Fuel tank | 50.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front brakes | disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tire size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims | 6.5 J x 16 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.2 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 6.5 kg/Nm, 154.7 Nm/tonne |
| Max roof load | 75 kg |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2017 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2019 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.