Diesel, electric, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1985–2027
Volkswagen Golf
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Golf. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 9.1 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
- 2027 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- On a full tank
- 552 km
- 50 L tank
What a Golf costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.61 per 100 km | $2,927 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.81 per 100 km | $2,421 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.40 per 100 miles | £1,778 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.75 per 100 miles | $2,261 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Mk8, 2021–2027
Specs for the 110TSI Life hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk8
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,284 mm
- Width
- 1,789 mm
- Height
- 1,491 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,619 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,300 kg
- Boot
- 374 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,230 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 133 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2019
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Airbags
- 8
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Mk7.5 (7th generation), 2020
Specs for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf 110 TSI Comfortline hatchback, 1.4-litre petrol, 7-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk7.5 (7th generation)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,258 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,452 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,620 mm
- Ground clearance
- 142 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,261 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,270 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (DSG)
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.4 L/100km
Mk8 (eighth generation), 2020–2023
Specs for the 2023 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Life 130 PS, 5-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- Mk8 (eighth generation)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,284 mm
- Width
- 1,789 mm
- Height
- 1,480 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,619 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,231 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,800 kg
- Boot
- 381 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,400 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 650 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 96 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.2 s
- Top speed
- 214 km/h
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Tyres
- 205/55 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
Mk8 (CD1), 2020–2027
Specs for the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk8 (CD1)
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,284 mm
- Width
- 1,789 mm
- Height
- 1,456 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,619 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,320 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,237 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol mild hybrid
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2019
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Golf VII (facelift, Mk7.5), 2018
Specs for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT 5-door hatchback, 150 PS, manual; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf VII (facelift, Mk7.5)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Kerb weight
- 1,383 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,990 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,600 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 720 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 216 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 117 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Ownership
- Service every
- 16,000 km
- Tyres
- 205/55 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Golf VII (facelift), 2017
Specs for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 110 SE Navigation, 5-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf VII (facelift)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,258 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,492 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,620 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,216 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,720 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,270 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,300 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 600 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 81 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.9 s
- Top speed
- 196 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 109 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Golf Mk7 (Type 5G), 2015
Specs for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 110 Match, 5-door hatchback, 5-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf Mk7 (Type 5G)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,255 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,452 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,637 mm
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,800 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Golf VII (Mk7), 2013–2019
Specs for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI S 5-door hatchback, 85 PS, 5-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf VII (Mk7)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,258 mm
- Width
- 2,027 mm
- Height
- 1,492 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,620 mm
- Ground clearance
- 142 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.9 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,161 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,720 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,270 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 640 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 63 kW
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 109 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Mk7 (Type 5G), 2013–2016
Specs for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 PS, 5-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk7 (Type 5G)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,268 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,442 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,631 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,205 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,720 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 92 kW
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 120 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 6
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Mk7/7.5, 2013–2020
Specs for the 110TSI hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk7/7.5
- Built
- 2013-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,258 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,492 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,620 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,270 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,270 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 124 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
- Airbags
- 7
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- Space saver
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Mk7, 2013–2020
Specs for the 2.0 TDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk7
- Built
- 2013-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,255 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,452 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,637 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,375 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 116 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
- Airbags
- 7
Golf Mk6 (sixth generation), 2012
Specs for the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 PS 5-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK, 2012); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf Mk6 (sixth generation)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,255 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,452 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,637 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,225 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,720 kg
- Boot
- 380 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 90 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 203 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 123 g/km
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2009
Golf Mk6 (Type 5K), 2009–2010
Specs for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf 90TSI Trendline 1.4 TSI petrol, 5-door hatchback (Australian-market specification); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf Mk6 (Type 5K)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,199 mm
- Width
- 1,785 mm
- Height
- 1,479 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,574 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,190 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 90 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 149 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2009
- Airbags
- 7
Mk6, 2009–2012
Specs for the 2.0 TDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk6
- Built
- 2009-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,199 mm
- Width
- 1,779 mm
- Height
- 1,479 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,578 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,350 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 139 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2008
- Airbags
- 7
Golf VI (Mk6), 2008–2012
Specs for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI Match 5-door hatchback, 122 PS, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf VI (Mk6)
- Built
- 2008-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,199 mm
- Width
- 1,786 mm
- Height
- 1,479 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,578 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,290 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,820 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 90 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2008
Golf Mk5 (Type 1K), 2006–2008
Specs for the Volkswagen Golf S 1.4 80 PS, 5-door hatchback, 5-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf Mk5 (Type 1K)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,204 mm
- Width
- 1,759 mm
- Height
- 1,485 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,578 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,153 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,770 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,305 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 610 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 59 kW
- Torque
- 132 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- 0–100 km/h
- 13.9 s
- Top speed
- 168 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.9 L/100km
- CO₂
- 164 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 4
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2004
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
- Airbags
- 6
- ISOFIX points
- 2
Mk5, 2005–2008
Specs for the 2.0 TDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk5
- Built
- 2005-2008
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,204 mm
- Width
- 1,759 mm
- Height
- 1,485 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,578 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,350 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
- Airbags
- 6
Mk5 (Type 1K), 2004–2005
Specs for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI S 5-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk5 (Type 1K)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,204 mm
- Width
- 1,759 mm
- Height
- 1,479 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,200 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,305 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 155 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Top speed
- 191 km/h
Economy
- CO₂
- 163 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 4
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2004
- Airbags
- 6
- ISOFIX points
- 2
Golf V (Mk5), 2003–2006
Specs for the 2006 Volkswagen Golf V 5-door 1.9 TDI 105 PS, 5-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Golf V (Mk5)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,204 mm
- Width
- 1,759 mm
- Height
- 1,485 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,578 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,286 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,305 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 77 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Top speed
- 187 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 143 g/km
Mk4, 1999–2003
Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk4
- Built
- 1999-2003
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,149 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,511 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,180 kg
- Boot
- 330 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 74 kW
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 1998
Mk4 (1J), 1997–2004
Specs for the 1.9 TDI 90; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk4 (1J)
- Built
- 1997-2004
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,149 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,444 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,511 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,250 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.9 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 66 kW
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Mk3, 1992–1998
Specs for the 1.8 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk3
- Built
- 1992-1998
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,020 mm
- Width
- 1,695 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,475 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,100 kg
- Boot
- 330 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 66 kW
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.2 L/100km | 235 mpg | 196 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 44 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Electric | 17.7 kWh/100km | 3.5 mi/kWh | 119 MPGe | 201 km |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Electric | 17.7 kWh/100km | 3.5 mi/kWh | 119 MPGe | 201 km |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.7 L/100km | 166 mpg | 138 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Electric | 17.7 kWh/100km | 3.5 mi/kWh | 119 MPGe | 201 km |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.7 L/100km | 165 mpg | 138 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Electric | 18.1 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 116 MPGe | 133 km |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.1 L/100km | 69 mpg | 58 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.0 L/100km | 94 mpg | 78 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Electric | 18.1 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 116 MPGe | 133 km |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Golf questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf?
The 2027 Volkswagen Golf uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Golf cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,927 in New Zealand, $2,421 in Australia, £1,778 in United Kingdom, $2,261 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Golf go on a full tank?
About 552 km (343 miles) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Volkswagen Golf tow?
1,400 kg braked, for the 110TSI Life hatchback.
How big is the Volkswagen Golf's boot?
374 L, for the 110TSI Life hatchback.
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