Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door) (2008–2013)
The Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door) was offered with 27 engine versions (20 gasoline, 7 diesel), from 80 to 270 hp, built 2008–2013.
EnlargeProduction years2008–2013
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length165.3 in (4,199 mm) – 165.9 in (4,213 mm)
Width70.0 in (1,779 mm) – 70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height58.3 in (1,480 mm) – 55.4 in (1,407 mm)
Cargo volume12.4 cu ft (350 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)
All Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (80 hp) | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | 97 lb-ft (132 Nm) | 13.9 s | 107 mph (172 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (122 hp) | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.5 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSG | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.5 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (140 hp) | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 8.8 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (140 hp) DSG | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) | 8.8 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (160 hp) | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 8 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (160 hp) DSG | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 7.7 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (102 hp) | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) | 11.3 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 (102 hp) DSG | 2008–2013 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) | 12.5 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (105 hp) | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 11.1 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.9 TDI (105 hp) DSG | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 11.3 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 FSI (150 hp) | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 8.9 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 FSI (150 hp) Automatic | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.5 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TDI (110 hp) | 2008–2009 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.7 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TDI (140 hp) | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 9.3 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSG | 2008–2012 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 9.7 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TSI (200 hp) | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.2 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TSI (200 hp) DSG | 2008–2012 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.2 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.2 TSI (105 hp) | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSG | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTD 2.0 TDI (170 hp) | 2009–2012 | Diesel | 170 hp (125 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.1 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTD 2.0 TDI (170 hp) DSG | 2009–2012 | Diesel | 170 hp (125 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.1 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTI 2.0 TSI (210 hp) | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 210 hp (154 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 6.9 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTI 2.0 TSI (210 hp) DSG | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 210 hp (154 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 6.9 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| R 2.0 TSI (270 hp) | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 270 hp (199 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| R 2.0 TSI (270 hp) Automatic | 2009–2012 | Gasoline | 270 hp (199 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 5.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.2 TSI (85 hp) | 2010–2012 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 12.3 s | 111 mph (178 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.