Volkswagen Golf V Variant (2007–2009)

The Volkswagen Golf V Variant was offered with 12 engine versions (8 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 80 to 170 hp, built 2007–2009.

Volkswagen Golf (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2007–2009
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length179.4 in (4,556 mm)
Width70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height59.2 in (1,504 mm)
Cargo volume17.8 cu ft (505 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

All Volkswagen Golf V Variant engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.4 TSI (122 hp)2007–2009Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.8 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (140 hp)2007–2008Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.5 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (140 hp) DSG2007–2008Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.5 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (170 hp)2007–2008Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.5 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (170 hp) DSG2007–2008Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.3 s135 mph (218 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 i 16V (80 hp)2007–2009Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)14.9 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i (102 hp)2007–2009Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)12.3 s114 mph (184 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i (102 hp) Automatic2007–2009Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)13.6 s112 mph (181 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (105 hp)2007–2009Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.2 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (105 hp) DSG2007–2009Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.6 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp)2007–2008Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.8 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSG2007–2008Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.7 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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