Volkswagen Golf Plus 5 Minivan (2004-2008)

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Volkswagen Golf Plus Mk5 is an affordable compact minivan in production from 2004 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the standard VW Golf, the Mk5 Golf Plus is only slightly taller. Still, this provides more interior space for the occupants, and this has convinced many consumers.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 27% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • More space than the standard VW Golf
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Worse handling than the Golf

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Specifications

1.4 751.4 801.4 TSI 122 DSG1.4 TSI 1221.4 TSI 1601.4 TSI 160 DSG1.6 AT1.61.6 FSI1.9 TDI DSG1.9 TDI2.0 TDI DSG2.0 TDI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft305 L / 10.8 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft305 L / 10.8 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft305 L / 10.8 cu-ft ~ 1360 L / 48.0 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 L / 3.4 qt3.2 L / 3.4 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt3.6 L / 3.8 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt
Fuel Capacity55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload628 kg / 1385 lbs628 kg / 1385 lbs628 kg / 1385 lbs628 kg / 1385 lbs584 kg / 1287 lbs586 kg / 1292 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size195/65 R15T195/65 R15T195/65 R15H195/65 R15H195/65 R15H195/65 R15H195/65 R15H195/65 R15H195/65 R15H195/65 R15V195/65 R15V
Turning Circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style3-5-door Minivan5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan5-door Minivan5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan3-5-door Minivan

Dimensions

Size | Height1580 mm / 62.2 in1592 mm / 62.7 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1592 mm / 62.7 in1592 mm / 62.7 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in1580 mm / 62.2 in
Size | Length4206 mm / 165.6 in4204 mm / 165.5 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4204 mm / 165.5 in4204 mm / 165.5 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in4206 mm / 165.6 in
Size | Width1759 mm / 69.3 in
Track Width | Front1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1541.0 mm / 60.7 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1541.0 mm / 60.7 in1541.0 mm / 60.7 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1517.0 mm / 59.7 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight1293.0 kg / 2850.6 lbs1262.0 kg / 2782.2 lbs1318.0 kg / 2905.7 lbs1318.0 kg / 2905.7 lbs1406.0 kg / 3099.7 lbs1424.0 kg / 3139.4 lbs1318.0 kg / 2905.7 lbs1318.0 kg / 2905.7 lbs1318.0 kg / 2905.7 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1426.0 kg / 3143.8 lbs1426.0 kg / 3143.8 lbs
Wheel Size6J x 156J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 156J x 156J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 15, 6.5J x 16, 7J x 176J x 156J x 156J x 156J x 156J x 156J x 156J x 15
Wheelbase2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h16.2 sec14.9 sec10.1 sec10.1 sec8.5 sec8.5 sec12.0 sec12.0 sec11.8 sec11.8 sec11.9 sec9.7 sec9.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph15.4 sec14.2 sec9.6 sec9.6 sec8.1 sec8.1 sec11.4 sec11.4 sec11.2 sec11.2 sec11.3 sec9.2 sec9.2 sec
Fuel Economy7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway)7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed161.0 km/h / 100.0 mph169.0 km/h / 105.0 mph194.0 km/h / 120.5 mph194.0 km/h / 120.5 mph214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph189.0 km/h / 117.4 mph181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph183.0 km/h / 113.7 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 4Euro 4Euro 5Euro 5Euro 4Euro 4
EngineBCABUDCAXACAXACAVD, CTHD, CTKACAVD, CTHD, CTKABSE, BSFBSE, BSFBLF, BLPBKC, BXEBKC, BXEBKDBKD
Engine | Bore76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in79.5 mm / 3.1 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.5:110.5:110.5:112.0:119.0:119.0:118.5:118.5:1
Engine | Displacement1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc
Engine | Power75.0 hp / 55.9 kW @ 5000 rpm80.0 hp / 59.7 kW @ 5000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5800 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5800 rpm102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5600 rpm102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5600 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 6000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4000 rpm140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output54.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in87.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in55.4 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in55.4 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in75.6 mm / 3.0 in77.4 mm / 3.0 in77.4 mm / 3.0 in86.9 mm / 3.4 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque126 Nm / 92.9 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualManualManualAutomaticAutomaticManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManual

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20062006 ~ 20082007 ~ 20082007 ~ 20082008 ~ 20082008 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082004 ~ 20072004 ~ 20082004 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 2008

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