Volkswagen Golf Plus 6 Minivan (2008-2014)
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Volkswagen Golf Plus Mk6 is an affordable compact minivan in production from 2008 to 2014. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.
Essentially a "fattened" Mk6 VW Golf, the Golf Plus offers more interior space but offers worse handling as the tradeoff. It has otherwise a selection of the same drivetrain options available on the standard hatchback.
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Neofiliac score 26% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- More interior space than the Golf
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- Uglier than the Golf
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Specifications
| 1.4 | 1.4 TSI 122 | 1.4 TSI 122 DSG | 1.4 TSI 160 | 1.4 TSI 160 DSG | 1.6 TDI | 1.6 TDI DSG | 2.0 TDI | 2.0 TDI DSG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 395 L / 13.9 cu-ft ~ 1450 L / 51.2 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 | 5.6 L / 5.9 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 | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 553 kg / 1219 lbs | 554 kg / 1221 lbs | 552 kg / 1217 lbs | 509 kg / 1122 lbs | 511 kg / 1127 lbs | 564 kg / 1243 lbs | 563 kg / 1241 lbs | 564 kg / 1243 lbs | 569 kg / 1254 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Minivan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1592 mm / 62.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4204 mm / 165.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1759 mm / 69.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1541.0 mm / 60.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1517.0 mm / 59.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1337.0 kg / 2947.6 lbs | 1416.0 kg / 3121.7 lbs | 1438.0 kg / 3170.2 lbs | 1481.0 kg / 3265.0 lbs | 1499.0 kg / 3304.7 lbs | 1446.0 kg / 3187.9 lbs | 1467.0 kg / 3234.2 lbs | 1476.0 kg / 3254.0 lbs | 1501.0 kg / 3309.1 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2578 mm / 101.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 14.9 sec | 10.2 sec | 10.2 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.5 sec | 12.1 sec | 12.0 sec | 9.8 sec | 9.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 14.2 sec | 9.7 sec | 9.7 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.1 sec | 11.5 sec | 11.4 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | 6.5 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) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 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) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 169.0 km/h / 105.0 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | 214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph | 214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph | 184.0 km/h / 114.3 mph | 184.0 km/h / 114.3 mph | 204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph | 202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | CGGA | CAXA | CAXA | CAVD, CTHD, CTKA | CAVD, CTHD, CTKA | CAYC | CAYC | CFHC | CFHC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 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 | 122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5800 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5800 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4400 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4400 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4200 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4200 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 87.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 87.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbo- and super-charged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbo- and super-charged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 5-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic DSG | Manual | Automatic DSG | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2008 ~ 2014 | 2008 ~ 2014 | 2008 ~ 2014 | 2008 ~ 2014 | 2008 ~ 2014 | 2009 ~ 2014 | 2009 ~ 2014 | 2008 ~ 2014 | 2008 ~ 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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