Volkswagen Golf: generations and engines

The Volkswagen Golf has been built since 1974 in 30 generations, with 496 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, convertible, crossover). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1974–present

Generations30

Engine versions496

Power27–320 hp

Body stylesHatchback, Convertible, Crossover

FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline/LPG

Timeline

Volkswagen Golf generations

1974–1983
Volkswagen Golf I (17)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
12 engine versions 50–112 hp
Generation specs
1979–1994
Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
8 engine versions 70–112 hp
Engines below
1983–1992
Volkswagen Golf II (19E)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
24 engine versions 45–163 hp
Engines below
1990–1991
Volkswagen Golf II Country
- Crossover
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
1 engine version 98 hp
Generation specs
1991–1999
Volkswagen Golf III (1HX)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
23 engine versions 27–190 hp
Generation specs
1993–1998
Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio(1E)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
5 engine versions 75–115 hp
Engines below
1993–1999
Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1HX0)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
15 engine versions 60–190 hp
Generation specs
1997–2006
Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
35 engine versions 68–240 hp
Generation specs
1998–2002
Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
10 engine versions 75–116 hp
Engines below
1999–2006
Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
24 engine versions 68–204 hp
Generation specs
2003–2008
Volkswagen Golf V
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
25 engine versions 75–250 hp
Generation specs
2004–2008
Volkswagen Golf V Plus
- Minivan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
13 engine versions 75–160 hp
Generation specs
2007–2009
Volkswagen Golf V Variant
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
12 engine versions 80–170 hp
Generation specs
2008–2013
Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
27 engine versions 80–270 hp
Generation specs
2008–2012
Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Gasoline/LPG
30 engine versions 80–270 hp
Generation specs
2008–2014
Volkswagen Golf VI Plus
- Minivan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
9 engine versions 80–160 hp
Engines below
2009–2013
Volkswagen Golf VI Variant
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
7 engine versions 80–160 hp
Generation specs
2011–2015
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
13 engine versions 105–265 hp
Generation specs
2012–2017
Volkswagen Golf VII
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Gasoline/CNG
- Gasoline hybrid
36 engine versions 85–230 hp
Generation specs
2012–2017
Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan
- Minivan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
13 engine versions 85–150 hp
Engines below
2012–2017
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Gasoline/CNG
30 engine versions 85–184 hp
Generation specs
2013–2017
Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
3 engine versions 110–184 hp
Engines below
2015–2016
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet (facelift 2015)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
9 engine versions 105–220 hp
Generation specs
2017–present
Volkswagen Golf VII (facelift 2017)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Gasoline/CNG
- Diesel
- Electric
42 engine versions 85–310 hp
Generation specs
2017–present
Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack (facelift 2017)
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
5 engine versions 150–184 hp
Engines below
2017–present
Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan (facelift 2017)
- Minivan
- Gasoline
- Diesel
13 engine versions 85–288 hp
Generation specs
2017–present
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (facelift 2017)
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Gasoline/CNG
- Diesel
29 engine versions 110–310 hp
Generation specs
2020–present
Volkswagen Golf VIII
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Gasoline/CNG
- Diesel
- Gasoline hybrid
14 engine versions 90–320 hp
Engines below
2020–present
Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack
- Crossover
- Station wagon
- Diesel
1 engine version 200 hp
Engines below
2020–present
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Gasoline/CNG
- Diesel
8 engine versions 110–150 hp
Generation specs

Specs

Volkswagen Golf engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio (155)1979–1994 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power
1.5 (70 hp)	1979–1983	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (110 hp)	1979–1982	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)
1.8 (112 hp)	1982–1989	Gasoline	112 hp (82 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)	1983–1992	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)
1.8 (90 hp)	1983–1992	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 (95 hp)	1983–1993	Gasoline	95 hp (70 kW)
1.6 (72 hp)	1986–1990	Gasoline	72 hp (53 kW)
1.8 (98 hp)	1989–1994	Gasoline	98 hp (72 kW)

Volkswagen Golf II (19E)1983–1992 · 24 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.0 (45 hp)	1983–1985	Gasoline	45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 (55 hp)	1983–1987	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)		14 s	106 mph (170 km/h)
1.6 (75 hp)	1983–1991	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	92 lb-ft (125 Nm)	15.2 s	101 mph (162 km/h)
1.6 D (54 hp)	1983–1991	Diesel	54 hp (40 kW)
1.6 TD (75 hp)	1983–1991	Diesel	75 hp (55 kW)
1.8 GTI (112 hp)	1983–1989	Gasoline	112 hp (82 kW)			124 mph (200 km/h)
1.8 (90 hp)	1984–1991	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)		11.5 s	109 mph (175 km/h)
1.0 (50 hp)	1985–1991	Gasoline	50 hp (37 kW)
1.8 GTI (107 hp)	1985–1987	Gasoline	107 hp (79 kW)
1.3 CAT (55 hp)	1986–1992	Gasoline	55 hp (40 kW)
1.6 (70 hp)	1986–1992	Gasoline	70 hp (51 kW)
1.6 (72 hp)	1986–1991	Gasoline	72 hp (53 kW)	94 lb-ft (128 Nm)	14.1 s	101 mph (162 km/h)
1.8 (84 hp)	1986–1990	Gasoline	84 hp (62 kW)
1.8 GTI 16V (129 hp)	1986–1991	Gasoline	129 hp (95 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	7.6 s	143 mph (230 km/h)
1.8 GTI 16V (139 hp)	1986–1990	Gasoline	139 hp (102 kW)	124 lb-ft (168 Nm)	8.6 s	129 mph (208 km/h)
1.8 GTI CAT (107 hp)	1987–1991	Gasoline	107 hp (79 kW)		9 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
1.8 i CAT (90 hp)	1987–1991	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 i Syncro CAT (90 hp)	1987–1991	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 GTI G60 Syncro (160 hp)	1988–1991	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)
1.8 Syncro (90 hp)	1988–1991	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)		8 s	99 mph (160 km/h)
1.8 Syncro (98 hp)	1988–1991	Gasoline	98 hp (72 kW)
1.6 TD (60 hp)	1989–1991	Diesel	60 hp (44 kW)	81 lb-ft (110 Nm)	16.9 s
1.6 TD (80 hp)	1989–1991	Diesel	80 hp (59 kW)
1.8 GTI G60 (163 hp)	1990–1991	Gasoline	163 hp (120 kW)	165 lb-ft (224 Nm)	8.3 s	134 mph (215 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio(1E)1993–1998 · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 i (75 hp)	1993–1998	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	103 lb-ft (140 Nm)	15.5 s	99 mph (160 km/h)
1.8 i (90 hp)	1993–1998	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)
2.0i (115 hp)	1993–1998	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	127 lb-ft (172 Nm)	11.2 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
1.6i (75 hp)	1995–1998	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)	11.9 s	113 mph (182 km/h)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)	1995–1998	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	149 lb-ft (202 Nm)	13.3 s	107 mph (172 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J)1998–2002 · 10 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6i (101 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	101 hp (74 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)	11.9 s	113 mph (182 km/h)
1.6i (101 hp) Automatic	1998–2000	Gasoline	101 hp (74 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)	13.8 s	111 mph (179 km/h)
1.8 i (75 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	75 hp (55 kW)	103 lb-ft (140 Nm)	15.5 s	99 mph (160 km/h)
1.8i (90 hp)	1998–2000	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)	13.1 s	107 mph (172 km/h)
1.8i (90 hp) Automatic	1998–2000	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	107 lb-ft (145 Nm)	15 s	104 mph (168 km/h)
1.9 TDI (110 hp)	1998–2000	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	173 lb-ft (235 Nm)	11.3 s	116 mph (187 km/h)
1.9 TDI (90 hp)	1998–2001	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	149 lb-ft (202 Nm)	13.3 s	107 mph (172 km/h)
1.9 TDI (96 hp)	1998–2001	Diesel	96 hp (71 kW)	155 lb-ft (210 Nm)	13.3 s	107 mph (172 km/h)
2.0i (116 hp)	1998–2002	Gasoline	116 hp (85 kW)	122 lb-ft (166 Nm)	10.7 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0i (116 hp) Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	116 hp (85 kW)	122 lb-ft (166 Nm)	12.3 s	116 mph (186 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf VI Plus2008–2014 · 9 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.4 (80 hp)	2008–2014	Gasoline	80 hp (59 kW)	97 lb-ft (132 Nm)	14.9 s	105 mph (169 km/h)
1.4 TSI (122 hp)	2008–2014	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	10.2 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSG	2008–2014	Gasoline	122 hp (90 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	10.2 s	121 mph (195 km/h)
1.4 TSI (160 hp)	2008–2014	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	8.5 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
1.4 TSI (160 hp) DSG	2008–2014	Gasoline	160 hp (118 kW)	177 lb-ft (240 Nm)	8.5 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
2.0 TDI (140 hp)	2008–2014	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	9.8 s	127 mph (204 km/h)
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSG	2008–2014	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	9.8 s	126 mph (202 km/h)
1.6 TDI (105 hp)	2009–2014	Diesel	105 hp (77 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	12.1 s	114 mph (184 km/h)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) DSG	2009–2014	Diesel	105 hp (77 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	12 s	114 mph (184 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan2012–2017 · 13 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.2 TSI (85 hp)	2012–2017	Gasoline	85 hp (63 kW)	118 lb-ft (160 Nm)	13.2 s	110 mph (177 km/h)
1.6 TDI (110 hp)	2013–2017	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.3 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
1.6 TDI (110 hp) DSG	2013–2017	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.3 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
1.2 TSI (110 hp)	2014–2017	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	10.7 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
1.2 TSI (110 hp) DSG	2014–2017	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	10.7 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
1.4 TSI (125 hp)	2014–2017	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	9.9 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
1.4 TSI (125 hp) DSG	2014–2017	Gasoline	125 hp (92 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	9.9 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
1.4 TSI (150 hp)	2014–2017	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	8.8 s	132 mph (212 km/h)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG	2014–2017	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	8.8 s	132 mph (212 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp)	2014–2017	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	9.2 s	132 mph (212 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG	2014–2017	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	9.2 s	130 mph (210 km/h)
1.0 TSI (115 hp) BlueMotion	2015–2016	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	10.4 s	123 mph (198 km/h)
1.0 TSI (115 hp) BlueMotion DSG	2015–2016	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	10.4 s	123 mph (198 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack2013–2017 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 TDI (110 hp) 4MOTION	2013–2017	Diesel	110 hp (81 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	12.1 s	116 mph (187 km/h)
2.0 TDI (184 hp) 4MOTION DSG	2013–2017	Diesel	184 hp (135 kW)	280 lb-ft (380 Nm)	7.8 s	136 mph (219 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) 4MOTION	2014–2017	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	8.9 s	129 mph (207 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack (facelift 2017)2017–present · 5 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.8 TSI (168 hp) 4MOTION	2017–present	Gasoline	168 hp (124 kW)	199 lb-ft (270 Nm)
1.8 TSI (168 hp) 4MOTION DSG	2017–present	Gasoline	168 hp (124 kW)	199 lb-ft (270 Nm)
1.8 TSI (180 hp) 4MOTION DSG	2017–2018	Gasoline	180 hp (132 kW)	207 lb-ft (280 Nm)	7.8 s	135 mph (217 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) 4MOTION	2017–2019	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	8.9 s	129 mph (207 km/h)
2.0 TDI (184 hp) 4MOTION DSG	2017–2019	Diesel	184 hp (135 kW)	280 lb-ft (380 Nm)	7.8 s	136 mph (219 km/h)

Volkswagen Golf VIII2020–present · 14 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.0 TSI (110 hp)	2020–present	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	10.2 s	126 mph (202 km/h)
1.0 TSI (90 hp)	2020–present	Gasoline	90 hp (66 kW)	129 lb-ft (175 Nm)	11.9 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.0 eTSI (110 hp) MHEV DSG	2020–present	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	10.2 s	126 mph (202 km/h)
1.5 TGI (130 hp) DSG	2020–present	Gasoline/CNG	130 hp (96 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	9.5 s	131 mph (211 km/h)
1.5 TSI (130 hp)	2020–present	Gasoline	130 hp (96 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	9.2 s	133 mph (214 km/h)
1.5 TSI (150 hp)	2020–present	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	8.5 s	139 mph (224 km/h)
1.5 eTSI (150 hp) MHEV DSG	2020–present	Gasoline	150 hp (110 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	8.5 s	139 mph (224 km/h)
2.0 TDI (115 hp)	2020–present	Diesel	115 hp (85 kW)	221 lb-ft (300 Nm)	10.2 s	126 mph (202 km/h)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG	2020–present	Diesel	150 hp (110 kW)	266 lb-ft (360 Nm)	8.8 s	139 mph (223 km/h)
GTD 2.0 TDI (200 hp) DSG	2020–present	Diesel	200 hp (147 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.1 s	152 mph (245 km/h)
GTE 1.4 eHybrid (245 hp) DSG	2020–present	Gasoline hybrid	245 hp (180 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	6.7 s	140 mph (225 km/h)
GTI 2.0 TSI (245 hp) DSG	2020–present	Gasoline	245 hp (180 kW)	273 lb-ft (370 Nm)	6.2 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI (300 hp) DSG	2020–present	Gasoline	300 hp (221 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	5.6 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)
R 2.0 TSI (320 hp) 4MOTION DSG	2020–present	Gasoline	320 hp (235 kW)	310 lb-ft (420 Nm)	4.7 s	155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack2020–present · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
2.0 TDI (200 hp) 4MOTION DSG	2020–present	Diesel	200 hp (147 kW)	295 lb-ft (400 Nm)	7.1 s	142 mph (229 km/h)

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