Volkswagen Golf Variant

2007 – 2014 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Golf Variant is a estate built from 2007 to 2014. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 80 to 231 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (1999 – 2006), peak power rose from 131 to 231 hp, and minimum weight went up by 89 kg. The same generation also came as hatchback and convertible.

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Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon

Production2007 – 2014

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

3 Doors · Hatchback 2008 – 2012

5 Doors · Hatchback 2010 – 2014

Convertible 2011 – 2015

Key specifications (range)

Power80 – 231 hp

0–100 km/h8.5 – 14.9 s

Top speed168 – 220 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 7.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Ford Mondeo Wagon2007 – 2014 up to239 hp

Renault Laguna Estate2007 – 2010 up to205 hp

Subaru Legacy Wagon2006 – 2008 up to245 hp

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell2007 – 2011 up to272 hp

Citroën C5 Estate2008 – 2010 up to211 hp

Mazda 6 / Atenza Wagon2007 – 2012 up to185 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	80 hp	14.9 s	168	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	12.3 s	184	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	12.2 s	187	5-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	122 hp	10.2 s	198	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	9.5 s	205	6-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.3 s	—	6-speed automatic
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.8 s	205	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (170 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	8.5 s	220	6-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT FWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	8.5 s	—	5-Speed manual
2.5L 6AT FWD (170 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	231 hp	8.7 s	—	6-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 59 KW @ 5000 RPM80 HP @ 5000 RPM79 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 97 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM132 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 104.4 mph (168 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 165 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 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): 12.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2762.4 lbs (1253 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 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: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.2 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2945.4 lbs (1336 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 90 KW @ 5500 RPM122 HP @ 5500 RPM121 BHP @ 5500 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: 123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.2 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2832.9 lbs (1285 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4277 lbs (1940 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 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: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2927.7 lbs (1328 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 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

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3040 lbs (1379 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4432 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km)

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: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3035.8 lbs (1377 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 148 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 6000 RPM170 HP @ 6000 RPM168 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM240 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3002.7 lbs (1362 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 174 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2475 cm3 (151 ci)
Power: 170 KW @ 5700 RPM231 HP @ 5700 RPM228 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM240 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3186 lbs (1445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4287 lbs (1945 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2475 cm3 (151 ci)
Power: 170 KW @ 5700 RPM231 HP @ 5700 RPM228 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM240 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55/R16

Dimensions

Length: 179.52 in (4560 mm)
Width: 70.07 in (1780 mm)
Height: 57.87 in (1470 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.62/59.44 in (1,540/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.57 in (2580 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.8 cuFT (504 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 35.8 ft (10.9 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3256 lbs (1477 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4244 lbs (1925 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)

Length4,560 mm

Width1,780 mm

Height1,470 mm

Wheelbase2,580 mm

Curb weight1,230 – 1,477 kg

Torque132 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.