Volkswagen Golf specifications

Engine & performance

Engine

2.0L TSI turbocharged petrol, stratified injection

Engine displacement

1,984 cc

Max power

265 PS (195 kW) @ 5,250–6,500 rpm

Max torque

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Engine start-stop with brake energy recovery

Yes

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox

7-speed DSG automatic (dual-clutch)

Turbocharger

Yes

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel tank capacity

45 litres

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson strut

Rear suspension

Independent, four-link axle

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Progressive steering

Turning radius

5.45 m

Length

4,289 mm

Width

1,789 mm

Height

1,471 mm

Wheelbase

2,627 mm

Ground clearance

136 mm

Boot space

380 litres (1,237 litres expanded)

Kerb weight

1,454 kg

Gross weight

1,950 kg

Seating capacity

5 seats

Tyre size

225/40 R18

Spare wheel

None: tyre mobility kit (12V compressor and sealant)

AC & climate control

Rear AC vents with temperature control

Yes

Seating & comfort

'GTI' sports seats with integrated front head restraints

Yes

Manually adjustable front seats (travel, height, backrest)

Yes

Adjustable front centre armrest

Yes

Convenience & storage

Leather-wrapped, heated multifunction sports steering wheel with red stitching & 'GTI' clasp

Yes

Centre console storage with cup holders

Yes

12V sockets, centre console & boot

Yes

Electronic differential lock (XDS)

Yes

Progressive steering

Yes

Wireless phone charger

Yes

2 USB-C ports front, 2 USB-C charging sockets rear

Yes

Three-zone AirCare Climatronic with rear control panel, allergen & enhanced air filters

Yes

Keyless start with SAFELOCK

Yes

Tilt & telescopic steering

Yes

Split-folding rear backrest with centre armrest, cup holder & load-through

Yes

Electronic parking brake with auto hold

Yes

Driver assistance

Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, Individual

Yes

Paddle shifters

Yes

Front camera for distance control

Yes

Rear-view camera

Yes

Interior & cabin

Seat upholstery

'GTI' Scalepaper plaid fabric with red elements

Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes

Yes

Ambient lighting in dashboard & doors (30 colours)

Yes

'Mesh' décor inserts on dashboard & front doors

Yes

Illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors

Yes

Matte chrome mirror & window switches and door handles

Yes

Carpet mats, front & rear

Yes

Brushed stainless steel pedals

Yes

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster

10.25-inch (26.04 cm) 'Digital Cockpit Pro'

Lighting

Headlamps

IQ.LIGHT LED Matrix with automatic headlamp control, poor-weather light and entry lighting

Illuminated light strip between headlamps & between tail lamps

Yes

Wake-up & goodbye lighting animation

Yes

Surround ambient lighting with GTI logo projection

Yes

X-shaped honeycomb LED fog lamps (5 LEDs)

Yes

LED turn signals on outside mirrors

Yes

3D LED tail lamps with signature pattern & dynamic indicators

Yes

Rear fog lamp (one side), reversing lamps (both sides)

Yes

Power-adjustable, folding outside mirrors with surround lighting

Yes

Automatic headlamps with coming/leaving home

Yes

Sunroof & windows

Panoramic sunroof (tilt & slide)

Yes

Doors, mirrors & wipers

Red 'GTI' badges on grille, front doors & boot lid

Yes

Illuminated door handle recesses

Yes

Body-colour mirror housings & door handles

Yes

Sound- & heat-insulating laminated windscreen and door glass

Yes

Auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror

Yes

Rain-sensing wipers

Yes

Design & styling

Wheels

18-inch Richmond alloys, diamond-turned

Illuminated VW logo, front

Yes

Red styling line in front grille

Yes

Red brake calipers

Yes

Body-colour bumpers with honeycomb air intakes

Yes

Body-colour air deflectors (wings)

Yes

Body-colour front spoiler

Yes

Gloss black side spoiler fins on boot lid

Yes

Dual-tone horn

Yes

Shark-fin antenna

Yes

Airbags & passive safety

Driver & front passenger airbags (passenger airbag deactivation)

Yes

Curtain airbags, front & rear

Yes

Front side airbags

Yes

Centre airbag

Yes

Proactive passenger protection

Yes

Extended pedestrian protection

Yes

ISOFIX (i-Size) on outer rear seats and front passenger seat

Yes

3-point front seat belts with height adjustment & pretensioners

Yes

3-point outer rear seat belts with pretensioners

Yes

3-point centre rear seat belt

Yes

3 adjustable rear head restraints

Yes

Seat belt reminder, front & rear

Yes

Brakes & stability

Electronic stability control with electromechanical brake booster

Yes

Disc brakes, front & rear

Yes

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Yes

Security & locking

Anti-theft alarm with interior monitoring, backup horn & tow-away protection

Yes

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Yes

Adaptive cruise control with stop & go

Yes

Speed limiter

Yes

Autonomous emergency braking

Yes

Front Assist with pedestrian & cyclist monitoring

Yes

Turn-assist braking for oncoming vehicles & swerve support

Yes

Travel Assist

Yes

Lane Assist

Yes

Emergency Assist

Yes

Side Assist (lane change)

Yes

Rear traffic alert

Yes

Exit warning system

Yes

Front & rear parking sensors (Park Distance Control)

Yes

Dynamic Light Assist (adaptive high beam)

Yes

Dynamic headlamp range control

Yes

Dynamic cornering light

Yes

Multifunction camera

Yes

Driver attention & drowsiness monitor

Yes

Hill start assist

Yes

Touchscreen

12.9-inch (32.8 cm) 'Discover' infotainment

Speakers

7

Electronic engine sound

Yes

Digital radio (DAB)

Yes

Wired & wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Yes

IDA voice control with voice enhancer

Yes