Volkswagen Golf 8 Hatchback (2020)

Name: Volkswagen Golf 8 Hatchback (2020)
Brand: Volkswagen

MSRP 23900 GBP70% Neofiliac76% External

Keywords: awdcompactdohcenginefwdhatchbackhybridmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmild-hybridmulti-linkphevturbochargedvolkswagen

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Product Overview

The 8th generation Volkswagen Golf carries over design cues of its predecessor. It is purely front-wheel-drive, and further downsized engine options (down to 3 cylinder 1L models) are available. Models with eTSI (1.0 eTSI and 1.5 eTSI) engines feature a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

The Golf GTE is the high-performance plug-in hybrid model with a 13 kWh lithium-ion battery and 60 km (37 mi) of EV range. They come standard with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG).

The Golf GTD and GTI are traditional diesel- and petrol-engined high-performance models, both with a displacement of 2.0 L.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Rather good styling
Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Good handlding characteristics

Cons

Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Fantastic all-wheel drive
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent infotainment
Decent handling

Cons

Lack of agility
Not as fast as a Civic Type R or even a Focus ST
Not the most efficient
Not as sporty as rivals
No dynamic chassis control

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Specifications

	1.0 eTSI 110 DSG	1.0 TSI 110	1.0 TSI 90	1.4 TSI 204 eHybrid DSG	1.5 eTSI 130 DSG	1.5 eTSI 150 DSG	1.5 TGI 130 DSG	1.5 TSI 130	1.5 TSI 150	2.0 TDI 115	2.0 TDI 150	2.0 TDI 150 DSG	GTD DSG	GTE DSG	GTI	GTI Clubsport DSG	GTI DSG	R 4MOTION DSG
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	381 L / 13.5 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	381 L / 13.5 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	381 L / 13.5 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	273 L / 9.6 cu-ft ~ 1129 L / 39.9 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	381 L / 13.5 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	381 L / 13.5 cu-ft ~ 1237 L / 43.7 cu-ft	273 L / 9.6 cu-ft ~ 1129 L / 39.9 cu-ft	374 L / 13.2 cu-ft ~ 1230 L / 43.4 cu-ft	374 L / 13.2 cu-ft ~ 1230 L / 43.4 cu-ft	374 L / 13.2 cu-ft ~ 1230 L / 43.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt		10.0 L / 10.6 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt		8.0 L / 8.5 qt		10.0 L / 10.6 qt		10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 L / 4.2 qt	4.0 L / 4.2 qt	4.0 L / 4.2 qt	4.0 L / 4.2 qt	4.3 L / 4.5 qt	4.3 L / 4.5 qt	4.3 L / 4.5 qt	4.3 L / 4.5 qt	4.3 L / 4.5 qt	5.5 L / 5.8 qt	5.5 L / 5.8 qt	5.5 L / 5.8 qt	5.5 L / 5.8 qt	4.0 L / 4.2 qt	5.7 L / 6.0 qt	5.7 L / 6.0 qt	5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity	45.0 L / 11.9 gal	45.0 L / 11.9 gal	45.0 L / 11.9 gal	39.5 L / 10.4 gal			9.0 L / 2.4 gal	50.0 L / 13.2 gal	50.0 L / 13.2 gal	50.0 L / 13.2 gal		50.0 L / 13.2 gal	50.0 L / 13.2 gal	39.5 L / 10.4 gal		50.0 L / 13.2 gal	50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers	5
Payload	583 kg / 1285 lbs	568 kg / 1252 lbs	550 kg / 1213 lbs	505 kg / 1113 lbs	463 kg / 1021 lbs		536 kg / 1182 lbs	560 kg / 1235 lbs	575 kg / 1268 lbs	575 kg / 1268 lbs	577 kg / 1272 lbs	570 kg / 1257 lbs	560 kg / 1235 lbs	491 kg / 1082 lbs	566 kg / 1248 lbs	544 kg / 1199 lbs	562 kg / 1239 lbs	554 kg / 1221 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs
Brakes \| Rear	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Ventilated discs
Power Steering	Electric Steering
Suspension \| Front	MacPherson strut
Suspension \| Rear	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Semi-independent, Torsion	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link
Tire Size	205/55 R 16	195/65 R15, 205/55 R16	195/65 R15	205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18	205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18		205/55 R 16				205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18		225/45 R 17	205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18	225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19	225/40 R 18	225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19	225/40 R 18
Turning Circle	10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style	5-door mild-hybrid Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback	5-door mild-hybrid Hatchback	5-door mild-hybrid Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback	5-door Hatchback
Dimensions
Size \| Height	1491 mm / 58.7 in	1491 mm / 58.7 in	1491 mm / 58.7 in	1482 mm / 58.3 in	1491 mm / 58.7 in	1456 mm / 57.3 in	1491 mm / 58.7 in	1456 mm / 57.3 in	1456 mm / 57.3 in	1456 mm / 57.3 in	1491 mm / 58.7 in	1456 mm / 57.3 in	1478 mm / 58.2 in	1484 mm / 58.4 in	1478 mm / 58.2 in	1465 mm / 57.7 in	1478 mm / 58.2 in	1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size \| Length	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4284 mm / 168.7 in	4287 mm / 168.8 in	4287 mm / 168.8 in	4287 mm / 168.8 in	4295 mm / 169.1 in	4287 mm / 168.8 in	4290 mm / 168.9 in
Size \| Width	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2027 mm / 79.8 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in \| 2027 mm / 79.8 in (mirror unfolded)	1789 mm / 70.4 in
Track Width \| Front	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1549.0 mm / 61.0 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1549.0 mm / 61.0 in	1549.0 mm / 61.0 in	1549.0 mm / 61.0 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1549.0 mm / 61.0 in	1535.0 mm / 60.4 in	1533.0 mm / 60.4 in	1535.0 mm / 60.4 in	1539.0 mm / 60.6 in	1535.0 mm / 60.4 in	1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width \| Rear	1504.0 mm / 59.2 in	1504.0 mm / 59.2 in	1504.0 mm / 59.2 in	1506.0 mm / 59.3 in	1503.0 mm / 59.2 in		1504.0 mm / 59.2 in	1519.0 mm / 59.8 in		1519.0 mm / 59.8 in	1503.0 mm / 59.2 in	1519.0 mm / 59.8 in	1513.0 mm / 59.6 in	1506.0 mm / 59.3 in	1513.0 mm / 59.6 in	1513.0 mm / 59.6 in	1513.0 mm / 59.6 in	1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Weight	1227.0 kg / 2705.1 lbs	1182.0 kg / 2605.9 lbs	1180.0 kg / 2601.5 lbs	1515.0 kg / 3340.0 lbs	1377.0 kg / 3035.8 lbs		1324.0 kg / 2918.9 lbs	1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs	1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs	1305.0 kg / 2877.0 lbs	1353.0 kg / 2982.9 lbs	1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs	1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs	1549.0 kg / 3415.0 lbs	1354.0 kg / 2985.1 lbs	1386.0 kg / 3055.6 lbs	1388.0 kg / 3060.0 lbs	1476.0 kg / 3254.0 lbs
Wheel Size	7 J x 16	6J x 15, 7J x 16	6J x 15	7J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18	7J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18		7 J x 16				7J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18		7.5 J x 17	6.5J x 17, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18	7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18, 8J x 19	7.5 J x 18	7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18, 8J x 19	7.5 J x 18
Wheelbase	2619 mm / 103.1 in	2619 mm / 103.1 in	2619 mm / 103.1 in	2629 mm / 103.5 in	2619 mm / 103.1 in	2636 mm / 103.8 in	2619 mm / 103.1 in	2636 mm / 103.8 in	2636 mm / 103.8 in	2636 mm / 103.8 in	2619 mm / 103.1 in	2636 mm / 103.8 in	2626 mm / 103.4 in	2630 mm / 103.5 in	2627 mm / 103.4 in	2628 mm / 103.5 in	2627 mm / 103.4 in	2628 mm / 103.5 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	10.2 sec	10.2 sec	11.9 sec	7.4 sec	9.4 sec	8.5 sec	9.5 sec	9.2 sec	8.5 sec	10.2 sec	8.8 sec	8.8 sec	7.1 sec	6.7 sec	6.4 sec	5.6 sec	6.2 sec	4.7 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	9.7 sec	9.7 sec	11.3 sec	7.0 sec	8.9 sec	8.1 sec	9.0 sec	8.7 sec	8.1 sec	9.7 sec	8.4 sec	8.4 sec	6.7 sec	6.4 sec	6.1 sec	5.3 sec	5.9 sec	4.5 sec
CO2 Emission	98 ~ 102 g/km	106 g/km	104 g/km	33 g/km	107 g/km		95 ~ 98 g/km	108 ~ 112 g/km	110 ~ 115 g/km	91 ~ 93 g/km	102 g/km	97 ~ 99 g/km	117 g/km	38 g/km	157 g/km	151 g/km	149 g/km	161 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag	0.275
Electric Range	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	79.0 km / 49.1 mi	70.0 km / 43.5 mi
Fuel Economy	4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) \| 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) \| 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)	4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) \| 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) \| 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)	4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) \| 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) \| 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)	1.4 L/100km / 168.0 MPG (combined)	4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) \| 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) \| 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)		3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (combined) \| 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (urban) \| 2.9 L/100km / 81.1 MPG (highway)	4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) \| 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (urban) \| 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)	4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) \| 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) \| 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)	3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (combined) \| 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (urban) \| 3.2 L/100km / 73.5 MPG (highway)	3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (combined) \| 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (urban) \| 3.2 L/100km / 73.5 MPG (highway)	3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (combined) \| 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (urban) \| 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway)	4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) \| 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) \| 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)	1.7 L/100km / 138.4 MPG (combined)	6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) \| 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) \| 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)	6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) \| 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) \| 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)	6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (combined) \| 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) \| 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)	7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) \| 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) \| 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed	202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph	202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph	188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph	220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph, 130.0 km/h / 80.8 mph (EV mode)	213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph	224.0 km/h / 139.2 mph	211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph	214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph	224.0 km/h / 139.2 mph	202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph	223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph	223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph	245.0 km/h / 152.2 mph	225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph, 130.0 km/h / 80.8 mph (EV mode)	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity	630 kg / 1389 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	620 kg / 1367 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	620 kg / 1367 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	670 kg / 1477 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)		690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	670 kg / 1477 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	710 kg / 1565 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	710 kg / 1565 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)		630 kg / 1389 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	EURO 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM		Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC	Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC	Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d - TEMP - EVAP - ISC	EURO 6d-ISC-FCM	EURO 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	EURO 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Engine	EA211/DLA	DLAA	DLAB	DGEA		EA211 evo	EA211 evo	DPBA	DPCA	DTRD	DTSB	DSRA, DTSB	DTUA	DGEA	DNPA	DNFC	DNPA	DNFG
Engine \| Bore	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	81.0 mm / 3.2 in		81.0 mm / 3.2 in	74.5 mm / 2.9 in	82.5 mm / 3.2 in	82.5 mm / 3.2 in	82.5 mm / 3.2 in	82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine \| Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.0:1	12.5:1		12.5:1							10.0:1
Engine \| Displacement	1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc	1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc	1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc	1.4 L / 85.1 cu-in / 1395.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc	2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc	2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc	2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc	2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc	1.4 L / 85.1 cu-in / 1395.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine \| Power	110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5000 rpm	110.0 hp / 82.0 kW	90.0 hp / 67.1 kW	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm + 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW (electric motor)	130.0 hp / 96.9 kW	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 5000 rpm	130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 3250-4000 rpm	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500 rpm	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500-4000 rpm	200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 3500 rpm	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm + 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW (electric motor)	245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm	300.0 hp / 223.7 kW	245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5000-6500 rpm	320.0 hp / 238.6 kW
Engine \| Specific Output	110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in	110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in	90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in	107.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in	86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in	100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in	86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in	86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in	100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in	58.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	101.6 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in	107.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in	123.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in	123.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in	161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Stroke	76.4 mm / 3.0 in	76.4 mm / 3.0 in	76.4 mm / 3.0 in	80.0 mm / 3.1 in	85.9 mm / 3.4 in		85.9 mm / 3.4 in				95.5 mm / 3.8 in		95.5 mm / 3.8 in	80.0 mm / 3.1 in	92.8 mm / 3.7 in	92.8 mm / 3.7 in	92.8 mm / 3.7 in	92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine \| Torque	200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm	200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm	175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 1600-3000 rpm	250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1550-3500 rpm + 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft	200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm	250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm	200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm	200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm	250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm	300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm	340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 1600-3000 rpm	360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 1600-2750 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1750-3500 rpm	250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1550-3500 rpm + 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft	370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1600-4300 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000-5200 rpm	370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 1600-4300 rpm	420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2100-5350 rpm
Engine \| Type	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission \| Gears	7-speed	6-speed	5-speed	6-speed	7-speed	7-speed	7-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	7-speed	7-speed	6-speed	6-speed	7-speed	7-speed	7-speed
Transmission \| Type	Automatic DSG	Manual	Manual	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG	Manual	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG	Automatic DSG
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Availability			2020-08-21					2020-08-21

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autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 80%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The GTI TCR matches the now defunct (limted-run) GTI Clubsport S for power – boasting a total of 286bhp with 380Nm of torque. It helps realign the Golf GTI range, which has been comprised of just a single model since the entry-level car was ditched last year. All models get 18-inch wheels and a bespoke bodykit with a new front splitter, side sills, rear diffuser and roof spoiler.

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Pros

Punchy, fun to drive
Fantastic all-wheel drive

Cons

Not as agile as a Honda Civic Type R or Renaultsport Megane

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 69%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The 1.5 150PS eTSI Style will cost you £28,025 before you tick a single option box. The cabin has space for four adults, as before, but those in the rear will indeed feel a little better accommodated. Up front, the Golf's simplified layout looks smart and there are soft-touch, premium materials in all the right places. The jury is definitely out on the touch-sensitive slider that controls the audio and cabin temperature.

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Pros

Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment
Decent handling

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A bit jerky at low speeds
No dynamic chassis control

autoexpress^[3]

Reviewer score 66%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

Golf GTE uses a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a battery and electric motor setup, for a combined total power output of 242bhp and 400Nm. VW claims 0-62mph takes 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 140mph, but also tax-busting CO2 of just 26g/km. On top of that, it should also cover up to 39 miles on electric power.

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Pros

Powerful plug-in hybrid
Decent fuel economy

Cons

Pricier than rivals
Lack of agility

autoexpress^[4]

Reviewer score 77%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

This 1.0 eTSI mild-hybrid is one of the best Golfs we've tried yet. It's smooth and refined – exactly as you want it to be – and it backs this up with strong efficiency. But the same drawbacks remain; the infotainment is flawed and quality could be better in places. Still, overall the Golf is more appealing than ever as a mild hybrid.

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Pros

Powerful eTSI engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Infotainment could be better

autoexpress^[5]

Reviewer score 76%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The Golf GTI gets just enough sporty touches to differentiate it. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo unit's 370Nm of torque means the pace comes from its flexibility. Despite this talent across the board, we'd still like the steering to be more communicative, because even compared with the best electronic power steering set-ups in the most-focused family hatches.

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Pros

Flexible engine
Comfortable to drive
Decent handling

Cons

Lack of manual gearbox

autoexpress^[6]

Reviewer score 78%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The Mk8 Golf GTI has the same 242bhp output as the Mk7’s Performance Pack version, the extra 20 or so horses helping to keep the Golf competitive. You’ll need around £35,000 to put the standard car on your drive, while the more powerful GTI Clubsport costs an extra £4,000. The six-speed manual gearbox is still present, while versions equipped with the DSG auto transmission will cost a further £1,500.

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Pros

Powerful engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Pricey compared to standard GTI
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carmagazine^[7]

Reviewer score 86%

Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:

This latest generation is 36mm longer, up to 10mm narrower, with an extra 16mm between the wheels. Luggage space remains 380 litres at 1,237 litres with the seats up. Car2X is standard too and means all cars on the road will be able to talk to eachother regardless of make. First customer deliveries are in 2020.

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Pros

Gorgeous interior
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Excellent infotainment system

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Not as sporty as rivals

cnet^[8]

Reviewer score 80%

Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:

No matter the mode, this front-drive hot hatch is a perennial hoot. It's front-wheel drive, so there are very few situations where overdriving results in anything other than a bit of understeer. All GTI trims make use of Volkswagen's MIB II infotainment system.

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Gorgeous styling
Powerful turbocharged engine
Excellent infotainment

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Not the most efficient

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References

^ New Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/105734/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-tcr-2019-review. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ New Volkswagen Golf 2020 UK review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/352453/new-volkswagen-golf-2020-uk-review. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/353702/new-volkswagen-golf-gte-2020-review. 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/354949/new-volkswagen-golf-etsi-2021-review. 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
^ New Volkswagen Golf GTI manual 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/355067/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-manual-2021-review. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
^ New Volkswagen Golf GTI 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/gti-hatchback. 2020-09-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ Volkswagen Golf (2019) review: middle motoring. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/volkswagen/golf-hatchback/. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
^ 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Parting is such sweet sorrow. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-volkswagen-golf-gti-review/. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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