Volkswagen Golf VII (2012–2017)
The Volkswagen Golf VII was offered with 36 engine versions (21 gasoline, 12 diesel, 2 gasoline/CNG, 1 gasoline hybrid), from 85 to 230 hp, built 2012–2017.
EnlargeProduction years2012–2017
Body styleHatchback
Doors5 – 4
Length167.5 in (4,255 mm) – 168.1 in (4,270 mm)
Width70.8 in (1,799 mm) – 70.5 in (1,790 mm)
Height57.2 in (1,452 mm) – 57.4 in (1,457 mm)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l) – 9.6 cu ft (272 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l) – 10.6 gal (40 l)
All Volkswagen Golf VII engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TSI (105 hp) | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10.2 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.2 TSI (105 hp) DSG | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 10.2 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.2 TSI (85 hp) | 2012–2017 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 11.9 s | 111 mph (179 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (122 hp) | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.3 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSG | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.3 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (140 hp) ACT | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.4 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (140 hp) ACT DSG | 2012–2014 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.4 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TDI (105 hp) | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.7 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TDI (105 hp) 4MOTION | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 11.5 s | 116 mph (187 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.6 TDI (105 hp) DSG | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 105 hp (77 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.7 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TDI (150 hp) | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 8.6 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 TDI (150 hp) 4MOTION | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 8.6 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 8.6 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TGI (110 hp) | 2013–2017 | Gasoline/CNG | 110 hp (81 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 10.9 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TGI (110 hp) DSG | 2013–2017 | Gasoline/CNG | 110 hp (81 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 10.9 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TDI (110 hp) | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.5 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TDI (110 hp) | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.5 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.6 TDI (110 hp) 4MOTION | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 11.3 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | All-wheel drive (4x4) | |
| 1.6 TDI (110 hp) DSG | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 110 hp (81 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.5 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTD 2.0 TDI (184 hp) | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 184 hp (135 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 7.5 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTD 2.0 TDI (184 hp) DSG | 2013–2017 | Diesel | 184 hp (135 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 7.5 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTI 2.0 TSI (220 hp) | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.5 s | 153 mph (246 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTI 2.0 TSI (220 hp) DSG | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.5 s | 152 mph (244 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTI 2.0 TSI (230 hp) | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 230 hp (169 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTI 2.0 TSI (230 hp) DSG | 2013–2017 | Gasoline | 230 hp (169 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.4 s | 154 mph (248 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.2 TSI (110 hp) | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 9.9 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.2 TSI (110 hp) DSG | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | 9.9 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (125 hp) | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.1 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (125 hp) DSG | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.1 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (150 hp) | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.2 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.2 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.2 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG ACT | 2014–2017 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.2 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| GTE 1.4 TSI (204 hp) Plug-in Hybrid DSG | 2014–2017 | Gasoline hybrid | 204 hp (150 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.6 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.0 TSI (115 hp) BlueMotion | 2015–2016 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.7 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 1.0 TSI (115 hp) BlueMotion DSG | 2015–2016 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.7 s | 127 mph (204 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.