Volkswagen Golf VII (facelift 2017) (2017–present)

The Volkswagen Golf VII (facelift 2017) was offered with 42 engine versions (28 gasoline, 9 diesel, 4 gasoline/CNG, 1 electric), from 85 to 310 hp, built 2017–present.

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Production years2017–present
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length167.6 in (4,258 mm) – 168.1 in (4,270 mm)
Width70.8 in (1,799 mm) – 70.5 in (1,790 mm)
Height58.7 in (1,492 mm) – 57.7 in (1,465 mm)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l) – 12.0 cu ft (341 l)
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l) – 2.4 gal (9 l)

All Volkswagen Golf VII (facelift 2017) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.0 TSI (110 hp)2017–2019Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.9 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.0 TSI (110 hp) DSG2017–2019Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.9 s122 mph (196 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.0 TSI (85 hp)2017–2019Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)11.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TGI (110 hp) Blue Motion2017–2018Gasoline/CNG110 hp (81 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.6 s121 mph (195 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TGI (110 hp) Blue Motion DGS2017–2018Gasoline/CNG110 hp (81 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.6 s121 mph (195 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (125 hp)2017–2018Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.1 s127 mph (204 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (125 hp) DSG2017–2018Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.1 s127 mph (204 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (147 hp)2017–presentGasoline147 hp (108 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (147 hp) Tiptronic2017–presentGasoline147 hp (108 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (150 hp)2017–presentGasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (150 hp)2017–2018Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.2 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG2017–presentGasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSG2017–2018Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.2 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 TSI ACT (131 hp)2017–2019Gasoline131 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.1 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 TSI ACT (131 hp) DSG2017–2019Gasoline131 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.1 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 TSI ACT (150 hp)2017–2019Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.3 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 TSI ACT (150 hp) DSG2017–2019Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)8.3 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (115 hp)2017–2019Diesel115 hp (85 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)10.2 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (115 hp) DSG2017–2019Diesel115 hp (85 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)10.5 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (150 hp)2017–2019Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.6 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (150 hp) 4MOTION2017–2019Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.6 s131 mph (211 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG2017–2019Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.6 s133 mph (214 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTD 2.0 TDI (184 hp)2017–2019Diesel184 hp (135 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)7.5 s144 mph (231 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTD 2.0 TDI (184 hp) DSG2017–2019Diesel184 hp (135 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)7.5 s143 mph (230 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (228 hp)2017–presentGasoline228 hp (168 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (228 hp) DSG2017–presentGasoline228 hp (168 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (230 hp)2017–2018Gasoline230 hp (169 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (230 hp) DSG2017–presentGasoline230 hp (169 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (230 hp) DSG2017–2018Gasoline230 hp (169 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.4 s154 mph (248 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI Performance 2.0 TSI (245 hp)2017–2018Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)6.2 s155 mph (250 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI Performance 2.0 TSI (245 hp) DSG2017–2018Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)6.2 s154 mph (248 km/h)Front-wheel drive
R 2.0 TSI (310 hp) 4MOTION2017–2018Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
R 2.0 TSI (310 hp) 4MOTION DSG2017–2018Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)4.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
e-Golf 35.8 kWh (136 hp) CVT2017–presentElectric136 hp (100 kW)214 lb-ft (290 Nm)9.6 s93 mph (150 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.0 TSI (116 hp)2018–2019Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.8 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.0 TSI (116 hp) DSG2018–2019Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.8 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI SCR (150 hp) 4MOTION DSG2018–2019Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.7 s131 mph (211 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 TDI SCR (150 hp) DSG2018–2019Diesel150 hp (110 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)8.7 s133 mph (214 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI Performance 2.0 TSI (245 hp) DSG OPF2018–2019Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)6.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 TGI (130 hp)2019Gasoline/CNG130 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.6 s128 mph (206 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 TGI (130 hp) DSG2019Gasoline/CNG130 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)9.6 s128 mph (206 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI TCR 2.0 TSI (290 hp) DSG2019Gasoline290 hp (213 kW)280 lb-ft (380 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 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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