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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 1.5 TSI ACT (131 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 s, reaches a top speed of 210 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, 1790 mm wide, 1492 mm tall, with a 2620 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf?

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (131 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 s and has a top speed of 210 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Volkswagen Golf VII 5-door facelift
Year 2017–2019
Platform VW MQB / MQB A0
Variant 1.5 TSI ACT (131 Hp)
Body type hatchback
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 5
Emission standard Euro 6d-TEMP

Power & torque

Power 131 HP
Torque 200 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 1400 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 4000 rpm

Performance

Top speed 210 km/h
0–100 km/h 9.1 s
0–62 mph 9.1 s

Engine

Engine code DPCA
Displacement 1498 cc
Cylinders 4
Configuration inline
Bore 74.5 mm
Stroke 85.9 mm
Compression ratio 10.5
Valves per cylinder 4
Injection system Direct Injection
Aspiration Turbocharger Intercooler
Oil capacity 4.5 L
Coolant 8.0 L
Engine layout Front Transverse
Engine systems Cylinder Deactivation System

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive Front Wheel Drive
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Gearbox type manual
Gears 6
Gearbox code mq250
Gearbox manufacturer vw

Dimensions

Length 4258 mm
Width 1790 mm
Height 1492 mm
Wheelbase 2620 mm
Front track 1533 mm
Rear track 1504 mm
Boot space 380 – 1270 L
Ground clearance 142 mm
Turning circle 10.9 m

Mass

Kerb weight 1315 kg
Max weight 1800 kg
Max load 485 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined 5.1 L/100km
Fuel urban 6.5 L/100km
Fuel extra urban 4.3 L/100km
CO₂ emissions 116 g/km
Fuel tank 50.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Steering type Steering Rack And Pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tire size 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17
Wheel rims 6J x 17; 7J x 17
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 10 kg/Hp, 99.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.1 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 75 kg

Other

Start Of Production 2017
End Of Production 2019
Width Including Mirrors 2027

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

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

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