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Volkswagen Golf 6 (5K)

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Golf 6 (typ 5K) is a compact hatchback in production from 2008 to 2012. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-5 engines that displaced 1.2 to 2.5 liters.

New to the Golf is the GTD and Golf R variants. The latter features a highly-boosted I4 engine and sends power to all four wheels. The Mk6 Golf is also decidedly more modern in design, though it shares many design elements with its predecessor.

The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door) uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance; still, the Golf comes with fully independent suspensions, which is not common for a vehicle of its class.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 58%

Pros

Very low fuel consumption
Punchy engine choices
Good manual transmission
Fully independent suspensions

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Bad 6-speed DSG is sued

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.2 TSI 105

1.2 TSI 105 DCT

1.2 TSI 85

1.4 80

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 DCT

1.4 TSI 160

1.4 TSI 160 DCT

1.6 102

1.6 102 DCT

1.6 BiFuel

1.6 TDI 105

1.6 TDI 105 DCT

1.8 TSI 160

2.0 TDI 110

2.0 TDI 110 DCT

2.0 TDI 140

2.0 TDI 140 4MOTION

2.0 TDI 140 DCT

GTD

GTD DCT

GTI

GTI DCT

R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION

R 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DCT

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