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Volkswagen Golf 7 facelift Hatchback (2017-2020)

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Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

16.0 kWh

17.1 kWh

1.0 TSI

1.0 TSI DCT

1.2 TSI 105

1.2 TSI 105 DCT

1.2 TSI 110

1.2 TSI 110 DCT

1.2 TSI 85

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 DCT

1.4 TSI 125

1.4 TSI 125 DCT

1.4 TSI 150

1.4 TSI 150 DCT

1.6 TDI 105

1.6 TDI 105 4MOTION

1.6 TDI 105 DCT

1.6 TDI 110

1.6 TDI 110 4MOTION

1.6 TDI 110 DCT

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION

2.0 TDI 150 DCT

GTD

GTD DCT

GTE DCT

GTI 220

GTI 220 DCT

GTI 230

GTI 230 DCT

1.0 TSI 110

1.0 TSI 110 DCT

1.0 TSI 116

1.0 TSI 116 DCT

1.0 TSI 85

1.4 TGI 110

1.4 TGI 110 DCT

1.4 TSI 125

1.4 TSI 125 DCT

1.4 TSI 147

1.4 TSI 147 AT

1.4 TSI 150

1.4 TSI 150 DCT

1.5 TGI 130

1.5 TGI 130 DCT

1.5 TSI 131

1.5 TSI 131 DCT

1.5 TSI 150

1.5 TSI 150 DCT

1.6 TDI 115

1.6 TDI 115 DCT

2.0 TDI 150

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION

2.0 TDI 150 DCT

2.0 TDI 150 4MOTION DCT

GTD

GTD DCT

GTI 228

GTI 228 DCT

GTI 230

GTI 230 DCT

GTI Performance 245

GTI Performance DCT

GTI Performance Euro6d DCT

GTI 290 DCT

R 310 4MOTION

R 310 4MOTION DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

300 L / 10.6 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

7.3 L / 7.7 qt

10.0 L / 10.6 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

3.5 L / 3.7 qt

Fuel Capacity

35.2 L / 9.3 gal

Passengers

Payload

364 kg / 802 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Disc

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Semi-independent, Torsion

Multi-link

Tire Size

215/50 R17

Turning Circle

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

35.8 kWh (gross) | 32.0 kWh (net)

Battery | Type

Lithium-ion

Battery | Voltage

323.0 V

Body Style

5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback

3- / 5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height

1430 mm / 56.3 in

Size | Length

4498 mm / 177.1 in

Size | Width

1788 mm / 70.4 in

Track Width | Front

1556.0 mm / 61.3 in

Track Width | Rear

1578.0 mm / 62.1 in

Wheel Size

7.0J x 17

Wheelbase

2685 mm / 105.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.28

0.27

Fuel Economy

6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Engine | Bore

73.4 mm / 2.9 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Engine | Displacement

1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1398.0 cc

Engine | Power

84.0 hp / 62.6 kW @ 4800 rpm + 149.0 hp / 111.1 kW (electric motor)

Engine | Redline

4800 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

82.6 mm / 3.3 in

Engine | Type

Multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Type

Multi-mode electric

Reviews

Neofiliac score

25%

62%

65%

Pros

Good 0.28 drag coefficient

Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
New 7-speed DSG transmission

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Good 7-speed DSG
Fully independent suspension setup

Cons

Miserably low engine output
Complex drivetrain
No independent rear suspensions
Low cargo capacity

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

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

Price

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