Volkswagen Golf Plus

2005 – 2008 Germany

Volkswagen built the Golf Plus from 2005 to 2008. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 150 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.4 L/100 km.

Body styleNot specified

Production2005 – 2008

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 150 hp

0–100 km/h9.3 – 16.2 s

Top speed161 – 205 km/h

Fuel economy5.4 – 8.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	16.2 s	161	5-Speed manual
1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.8 s	184	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	13.5 s	173	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	12.0 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	11.9 s	183	6-speed automatic
1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	11.8 s	189	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	122 hp	10.1 s	194	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	9.3 s	202	6-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.7 s	202	6-speed automatic
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	9.3 s	205	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM126 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 170 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 139 cuFT (3936 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2,850.6 lbs (1 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM210 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55R16

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 146 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5700 RPM102 HP @ 5700 RPM101 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2828.5 lbs (1283 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 77.2 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM104 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM250 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 6000 RPM116 HP @ 6000 RPM114 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM155 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 117.4 mph (189 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2850.6 lbs (1293 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 90 KW @ 5000 RPM122 HP @ 5000 RPM121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120.5 mph (194 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2901.3 lbs (1316 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4299 lbs (1950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 157 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 5600 RPM140 HP @ 5600 RPM138 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM220 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2993.9 lbs (1358 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 169 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM320 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3088.7 lbs (1401 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM200 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2971.8 lbs (1348 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4365.2 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 194 g/km

Length4,209 mm

Width1,760 mm

Height1,580 mm

Wheelbase2,581 mm

Curb weight1 – 1,401 kg

Torque126 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.