Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Variant (1K) Station Wagon (2007-2009)
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Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Variant (1K) is a compact station wagon in production from 2007 to 2009. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the Mk4 Golf Variant, the Mk5 introduced minor styling changes as well as newer transmissions, including the DSG-branded DCT transmissions that have since proven disastrous in terms of maintenance and reliability.
Unfortunately, the Mk5 Golf continued to use a basic suspension setup befitting only an economy car.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 22% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Simple and largely reliable engines
- Good manual transmissions
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Unreliable DSG transmissions
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Specifications
| 1.4 | 1.4 TSI 122PS | 1.4 TSI 140PS | 1.4 TSI 140PS DSG | 1.4 TSI 170PS | 1.4 TSI 170PS DSG | 1.6 | 1.6 AT | 1.9 TDI 105PS | 1.9 TDI 105PS DSG | 2.0 TDI 140PS | 2.0 TDI 140PS DSG | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 505 L / 17.8 cu-ft ~ 1495 L / 52.8 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.2 L / 3.4 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 625 kg / 1378 lbs | 630 kg / 1389 lbs | 607 kg / 1338 lbs | 604 kg / 1332 lbs | 608 kg / 1340 lbs | 607 kg / 1338 lbs | 622 kg / 1371 lbs | 621 kg / 1369 lbs | 629 kg / 1387 lbs | 626 kg / 1380 lbs | 628 kg / 1385 lbs | 626 kg / 1380 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Torsion beam semi-independent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 205/55 R16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Station Wagon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1504 mm / 59.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4556 mm / 179.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1781 mm / 70.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1535.0 mm / 60.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1255.0 kg / 2766.8 lbs | 1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs | 1353.0 kg / 2982.9 lbs | 1376.0 kg / 3033.6 lbs | 1362.0 kg / 3002.7 lbs | 1383.0 kg / 3049.0 lbs | 1278.0 kg / 2817.5 lbs | 1319.0 kg / 2907.9 lbs | 1361.0 kg / 3000.5 lbs | 1394.0 kg / 3073.2 lbs | 1402.0 kg / 3090.9 lbs | 1414.0 kg / 3117.3 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 6.5J x 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2578 mm / 101.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 14.9 sec | 9.8 sec | 9.5 sec | 9.5 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.3 sec | 12.3 sec | 13.6 sec | 12.2 sec | 12.6 sec | 9.8 sec | 9.7 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 14.2 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.0 sec | 9.0 sec | 8.1 sec | 7.9 sec | 11.7 sec | 12.9 sec | 11.6 sec | 12.0 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.2 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph | 197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 218.0 km/h / 135.5 mph | 184.0 km/h / 114.3 mph | 181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph | 187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph | 185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | BUD | CAXA | BMY | BMY | BLG | BLG | BSE, BSF | BSE, BSF | BXE | BXE | BKD | BKD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc | 1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc | 1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 80.0 hp / 59.7 kW @ 5000 rpm | 122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 5600 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 5600 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | 102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5600 rpm | 102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5600 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 87.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 100.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 100.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 122.3 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 122.3 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 55.4 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 55.4 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 77.4 mm / 3.0 in | 77.4 mm / 3.0 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm | 220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm | 220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port 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 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbo- and super-charged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbo- and super-charged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2008 | 2007 ~ 2008 | 2007 ~ 2008 | 2007 ~ 2008 | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2007 ~ 2008 | 2007 ~ 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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