The Golf is a high-performance car with a top speed of 203 km/h, making it suitable for highway driving and thrill-seekers.
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Max Speed
203 km/h 126.14 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a length of 4.282 meters, a width of 1.789 meters, and a height of 1.483 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.62 meters and a turning circle of 10.9 meters. It features 5 seats and 5 doors.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4282 mm 168.58 in.
Width
1789 mm 70.43 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2073 mm 81.61 in.
Height
1483 mm 58.39 in.
Wheelbase
2620 mm 103.15 in.
Front Track
1534-1550 mm 60.39 - 61.02 in.
Rear Track
1502-1518 mm 59.13 - 59.76 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Golf is a fuel-efficient car with a petrol engine, meeting the Euro 6 EA emission standard. It has a combined fuel consumption of 5.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 123-124 g/km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 6 EA
Fuel Consumption At Low Speed Wltp
7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg 39.23 UK mpg 13.89 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Medium Speed Wltp
5.4 l/100 km 43.56 US mpg 52.31 UK mpg 18.52 km/l
Fuel Consumption At High Speed Wltp
4.6-4.7 l/100 km 51.13 - 50.05 US mpg 61.41 - 60.1 UK mpg 21.74 - 21.28 km/l
Fuel Consumption At Very High Speed Wltp
5.4 l/100 km 43.56 US mpg 52.31 UK mpg 18.52 km/l
Combined Fuel Consumption Wltp
5.4 l/100 km 43.56 US mpg 52.31 UK mpg 18.52 km/l
Co2 Emissions Wltp
123-124 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder, inline engine with direct fuel injection and turbocharger. The engine has a power output of 116 Hp and a torque of 220 Nm. It has a front, transverse engine layout and a manual, 6-gear transmission, driving the front wheels. The car features Start & Stop System, Cylinder deactivation system and a Particulate filter.
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Engine Systems
Start & Stop System Cylinder deactivation system Particulate filter
Brakes
The car in question is a Golf model with ABS as one of its assisting systems. It has a rack and pinion steering type, with electric power steering. The tire sizes range from 195/65 R15 to 225/40 R18, and the wheel rim sizes range from 6J x 15 to 7.5J x 18.
6J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a Golf with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.6 kg/Hp (94.4 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.6 kg/Nm (179 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1229 kg (2709.48 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1800 kg (3968.32 lbs.). The car can carry a maximum load of 571 kg (1258.84 lbs.) and has a minimum trunk/boot space of 381 l (13.45 cu. ft.) and a maximum of 1237 l (43.68 cu. ft.). The permitted trailer load with brakes (8% and 12%) is 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs.) and 1300 kg (2866.01 lbs.) respectively, and without brakes it is 650 kg (1433 lbs.). The permitted towbar download is 80 kg (176.37 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.6 kg/Hp, 94.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 179 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1229 kg 2709.48 lbs.
Max Weight
1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Max Load
571 kg 1258.84 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
381 l 13.45 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1237 l 43.68 cu. ft.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 8 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
650 kg 1433 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf VIII (facelift 2024)
The length of the Volkswagen Golf is 4.282 meters or 168.58 inches.
The Volkswagen Golf has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 10.9 meters or 35.76 feet.
203 km/h or 126.14 mph
Yes, with its high top speed, it is well-suited for highway driving.
Yes, with its top speed of 203 km/h, it can be considered a high-performance car.
Petrol (Gasoline)
5.4 l/100 km
Euro 6 EA
The engine displacement is 1498 cm3 or 91.41 cu. in.
It has a manual, 6-gear transmission.
The engine is a 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder, inline engine with direct fuel injection and turbocharger, having a power output of 116 Hp and a torque of 220 Nm.
The steering type of the car is rack and pinion.
The size range of the tires is from 195/65 R15 to 225/40 R18.
The wheel rim sizes range from 6J x 15 to 7.5J x 18.
The Golf boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with an estimated combined mpg of 30-38.
The Golf comes equipped with various standard features, including a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a comprehensive safety suite.
The Golf offers a range of engine options, including a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a powerful V6 engine, providing options for different performance preferences.
The weight-to-power ratio of this car is 10.6 kg/Hp (94.4 Hp/tonne).
The maximum trailer load without brakes is 650 kg (1433 lbs.).
The minimum trunk/boot space of this car is 381 l (13.45 cu. ft.).
