Volkswagen Golf Specifications: Full Technical Details

Volkswagen Golf is the quintessential European hatchback, setting the benchmark for C-segment versatility, refinement and driving dynamics across decades. The current Mk8 generation features a 48V mild-hybrid system. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2019-Present)

The current Golf (Mk8, 2019–present in Malaysia) uses a 1.5-litre TSI EVO turbocharged four-cylinder with 48V mild-hybrid producing 130–150 hp and 250 Nm, with a 7-speed DSG and front-wheel drive.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 5-DOOR HATCHBACK

Segment C-SEGMENT HATCHBACK

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL (mild-hybrid)

Transmission 7-speed DSG dual-clutch

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,498 cc

Engine type1.5L TSI EVO Turbo I4 with 48V MHEV

Peak power96–110 kW (130–150 hp)

Peak torque250 Nm

Transmission7-speed DSG dual-clutch

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,284 × 1,789 × 1,456 mm mm

Wheelbase2,620 mm

Kerb weight1,261–1,450 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank45 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈7.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≈5.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesSolid disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut

Rear suspensionMulti-link

SteeringRack and pinion (progressive electric power steering)

Front tyres205/55 R16; 225/40 R18

Previous Generation (2012-2019)

The 2012-2019 Volkswagen Golf is powered by a Turbo Intercooled; Turbo Direct F/INJ; Twin Turbo Direct Fi engine producing 110–214 kW and 240–380 Nm, paired with 7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed dual-clutch; 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR HATCHBACK & 3-DOOR HATCHBACK & 2-DOOR HATCHBACK & 5-DOOR HATCHBACK

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed dual-clutch; 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift +1 more

Drive Front-wheel drive; All-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,390–1,984 cc

Engine typeTurbo Intercooled; Turbo Direct F/INJ; Twin Turbo Direct Fi

Peak power110–214 kW

Peak torque240–380 Nm

Transmission7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed dual-clutch; 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift +1 more

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive; All-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,255–4,275 × 1,799–1,800 × 1,436–1,512 mm mm

Wheelbase2,575–2,631 mm

Kerb weight1,261–1,541 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank50–60 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈7.5 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉5.8 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; TrCA; SSt

Rear suspensionMulti-link; coil spring; trailing arm

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion); Rack and pinion

Front tyres225/45 R17; 235/35 R19; 225/40 R18 +1 more

Earlier Generation (2008-2012)

The 2008-2012 Volkswagen Golf is powered by a Turbo Direct F/INJ; S/c & T/c Direct Fi; S/c & T/c MPFI engine producing 75–188 kW and 155–330 Nm, paired with 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 7-speed automatic; 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR HATCHBACK & HATCHBACK

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 7-speed automatic +1 more

Drive Front-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,390–3,189 cc

Engine typeTurbo Direct F/INJ; S/c & T/c Direct Fi; S/c & T/c MPFI

Peak power75–188 kW

Peak torque155–330 Nm

Transmission7 Sp Auto Direct Shift; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 7-speed automatic +1 more

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,199 × 1,759 × 1,479 mm mm

Wheelbase2,575–2,578 mm

Kerb weight1,258–1,541 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank55–60 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈8.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉6.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc

Front suspensionTrCA; SSt; McSt +4 more

Rear suspensionMulti-link; coil spring; trailing arm +2 more

SteeringRack and pinion; Power steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres225/40 R17; 205/55 R16; 235/35 R19 +1 more

Earlier Generation (2003-2008)

The 2003-2008 Volkswagen Golf is powered by a Turbo Direct F/INJ; Direct F/INJ engine producing 75–184 kW and 155–320 Nm, paired with 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 6-speed manual. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR HATCHBACK

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; MEDIUM SPORTS

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6 Sp Auto Sports Mode; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 6-speed manual

Drive Front-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,598–3,189 cc

Engine typeTurbo Direct F/INJ; Direct F/INJ

Peak power75–184 kW

Peak torque155–320 Nm

Transmission6 Sp Auto Sports Mode; 6 Sp Auto Directshift; 6-speed manual

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive; Four-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,210–4,246 × 1,735–1,759 × 1,470–1,498 mm mm

Wheelbase2,578 mm

Kerb weight1,258–1,538 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank55–60 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈9.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉7.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc; Ventilated disc

Front suspensionMcSt; LCA; ARB +4 more

Rear suspension4-link; coil spring; anti-roll bar +2 more

SteeringRack and pinion; Power steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 195/65 R15

Earlier Generation (1997-2003)

The 1997-2003 Volkswagen Golf is powered by a Turbo Direct F/INJ engine producing 147 kW and 280 Nm, paired with 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR HATCHBACK

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,781–1,984 cc

Engine typeTurbo Direct F/INJ

Peak power147 kW

Peak torque280 Nm

Transmission5-speed manual; 6-speed manual

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,020–4,106 × 1,711 × 1,440–1,452 mm mm

Wheelbase2,578 mm

Kerb weight1,372 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank55 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)10.7 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)6.2 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionMcSt; LCA; ARB +2 more

Rear suspension4-link; coil spring; anti-roll bar

SteeringRack and pinion (hydraulic power steering)

Front tyres225/45 R17

Earlier Generation (1992-1997)

The 1992-1997 Volkswagen Golf is powered by a Turbo Direct F/INJ; Singlepoint Injections engine producing 109–147 kW and 140–280 Nm, paired with 6-speed manual; 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR HATCHBACK & 2-DOOR COUPE & 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE; SPORTS

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed manual; 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,588–1,984 cc

Engine typeTurbo Direct F/INJ; Singlepoint Injections

Peak power109–147 kW

Peak torque140–280 Nm

Transmission6-speed manual; 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H3,820 × 1,610 × 1,410–1,466 mm mm

Wheelbase2,400–2,578 mm

Kerb weight1,372 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank55 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)8.8–10.7 L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)6.2 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionMcSt; LCA; ARB +2 more

Rear suspension4-link; coil spring; anti-roll bar

SteeringNot available

Front tyres225/45 R17; 175/70R13

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2019-Present)	2019–Present	1.5 L	96–110 kW (130–150 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2012-2019)	2012–2019	1.4–2.0 L	110–214 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2008-2012)	2008–2012	1.4–3.2 L	75–188 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2003-2008)	2003–2008	1.6–3.2 L	75–184 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1997-2003)	1997–2003	1.8–2.0 L	147 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (1992-1997)	1992–1997	1.6–2.0 L	109–147 kW	Not available

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