Compare Volkswagen Golf 8
Reviews
Neo score
70%
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
Variants
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
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
583 kg / 1285 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
205/55 R 16
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door mild-hybrid Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1491 mm / 58.7 in
Size | Length
4284 mm / 168.7 in
Size | Width
1789 mm / 70.4 in | 2073 mm / 81.6 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1533.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1504.0 mm / 59.2 in
Weight
1227.0 kg / 2705.1 lbs
Wheel Size
7 J x 16
Wheelbase
2619 mm / 103.1 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
10.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
9.7 sec
CO2 Emission
98 ~ 102 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.275
Electric Range
79.0 km / 49.1 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)
Top Speed
202.0 km/h / 125.5 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)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Engine
EA211/DLA
Engine | Bore
74.5 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc
Engine | Power
110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
76.4 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3000 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic DSG
Production
Availability
2020
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