Volkswagen Golf, 2003–2009

Volkswagen Golf 5th generation specifications

The Volkswagen Golf 5th generation was built from 2003 to 2009. This page lists all 153 versions (hatchback, minivan and wagon) with 74–247 hp and 126–350 Nm of torque.

74–247 hp
Power (55–184 kW): 126–350 Nm
Torque (93–258 lb-ft): 6.2–16.7 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version): 250 km/h
Highest top speed (155 mph)

All versions

From least to most powerful. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market and model year.

Power, torque and performance for each version of the Volkswagen Golf 5th generation.
Version	Engine	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h	Top speed	Gearbox	Drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	126 Nm	14.7 s	164 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	126 Nm	14.7 s	164 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	74 hp 55 kW	126 Nm	16.2 s	161 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 SDI MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	16.7 s	163 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 SDI MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	74 hp 55 kW	140 Nm	16.7 s	163 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	79 hp 59 kW	132 Nm	14.9 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	79 hp 59 kW	132 Nm	13.9 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	79 hp 59 kW	132 Nm	13.9 s	168 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	79 hp 59 kW	132 Nm	15.2 s	162 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 FSI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	130 Nm	12.9 s	174 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 FSI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	89 hp 66 kW	130 Nm	12.9 s	174 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI DPF MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	210 Nm	12.9 s	176 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI DPF MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	210 Nm	12.9 s	176 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	210 Nm	12.9 s	176 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	210 Nm	12.9 s	176 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Plus minivan	1.9 litre diesel	89 hp 66 kW	210 Nm	13.5 s	173 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Variant wagon	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	13.6 s	181 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12.5 s	181 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12.5 s	181 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Variant wagon	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12.3 s	184 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	11.4 s	184 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	11.4 s	184 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Plus minivan	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12 s	180 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Cross minivan 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12.2 s	173 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 Tiptronic Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12.5 s	181 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 Tiptronic Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	12.5 s	181 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 Tiptronic Plus minivan	1.6 litre gasoline	101 hp 75 kW	148 Nm	13.5 s	177 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 4Motion MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	103 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.3 s	187 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6DSG Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	103 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.2 s	185 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6DSG Variant wagon	1.9 litre diesel	103 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.6 s	185 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 7DSG Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	103 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.2 s	185 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI BlueMotion MT Variant wagon	1.9 litre diesel	103 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.9 s	185 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
1.9 TDI BlueMotion MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	103 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.3 s	187 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 4Motion MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.1 s	185 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
1.9 TDI 4Motion MT Variant wagon	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.9 s	185 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	All wheel drive
1.9 TDI 5MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.3 s	187 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 5MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.3 s	187 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 5MT Plus minivan	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.9 s	183 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6DSG Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.2 s	185 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6DSG Plus minivan	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.8 s	181 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.1 s	187 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.1 s	187 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 6MT Plus minivan	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.7 s	183 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 7DSG Variant wagon	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.9 s	187 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 7DSG Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.3 s	185 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI 7DSG Plus minivan	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.1 s	181 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI BlueMotion MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.3 s	190 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI BlueMotion MT Plus minivan	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.1 s	186 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI DPF MT Variant wagon	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.9 s	187 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI DSG Cross minivan 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	12.3 s	181 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Variant wagon	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.9 s	187 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.9 TDI MT Cross minivan 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	104 hp 77 kW	250 Nm	11.7 s	183 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 FSI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	155 Nm	10.8 s	192 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 FSI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	155 Nm	10.8 s	192 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 FSI MT Plus minivan	1.6 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	155 Nm	11.8 s	189 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 FSI Tiptronic Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	155 Nm	11.5 s	189 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 FSI Tiptronic Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	155 Nm	11.5 s	189 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 FSI Tiptronic Plus minivan	1.6 litre gasoline	113 hp 85 kW	155 Nm	12.5 s	186 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	120 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	9.4 s	197 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	120 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	9.4 s	197 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	120 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	10.1 s	194 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	120 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	10.1 s	194 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	121 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	9.4 s	195 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	121 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	9.8 s	197 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	121 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	9.4 s	197 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	121 hp 90 kW	200 Nm	9.4 s	197 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Variant wagon	2.0 litre diesel	134 hp 100 kW	320 Nm	9.8 s	203 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	9.5 s	203 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	8.8 s	203 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	8.8 s	203 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	9.3 s	200 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Cross minivan 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	9.3 s	193 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	9.5 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	8.8 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	8.8 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	9.3 s	202 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Cross minivan 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	138 hp 103 kW	220 Nm	9.3 s	195 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI 4Motion MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.5 s	203 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
2.0 TDI 4Motion MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.3 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DPF DSG Plus minivan	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	200 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DPF MT Plus minivan	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	202 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.3 s	203 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG Variant wagon	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	203 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.3 s	203 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG Plus minivan	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	200 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG Cross minivan 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	200 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.3 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT Variant wagon	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.8 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.3 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT Plus minivan	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	202 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT Cross minivan 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	138 hp 103 kW	320 Nm	9.7 s	202 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 FSI AT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	200 Nm	9.5 s	205 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 FSI AT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	200 Nm	9.5 s	205 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 FSI MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	200 Nm	8.8 s	209 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 FSI MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	200 Nm	8.8 s	209 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 FSI MT Plus minivan	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	200 Nm	9.5 s	205 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 FSI Tiptronic Plus minivan	2.0 litre gasoline	148 hp 110 kW	200 Nm	9.9 s	201 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	158 hp 118 kW	240 Nm	8.5 s	220 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Cross minivan 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	158 hp 118 kW	220 Nm	9.3 s	193 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	158 hp 118 kW	240 Nm	8.5 s	220 km/h	Manual, 5-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Cross minivan 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	158 hp 118 kW	220 Nm	9.3 s	195 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.7 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.7 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.9 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 MT Hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.9 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	8.3 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG GT hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.7 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	8.5 s	211 km/h	automated manual, 7-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI DSG GT hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.7 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Variant wagon	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	8.5 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT GT hatchback 3-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.9 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT Plus minivan	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	8.5 s	211 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.4 TSI MT GT hatchback 5-doors	1.4 litre gasoline	168 hp 125 kW	240 Nm	7.9 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG GT hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	168 hp 125 kW	350 Nm	8.2 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI DSG GT hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	168 hp 125 kW	350 Nm	8.2 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT GT hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	168 hp 125 kW	350 Nm	8.2 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TDI MT GT hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	168 hp 125 kW	350 Nm	8.2 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AMT Variant wagon	2.0 litre gasoline	197 hp 147 kW	280 Nm	7.5 s	233 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Variant wagon	2.0 litre gasoline	197 hp 147 kW	280 Nm	7.7 s	235 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI DSG GTI hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	197 hp 147 kW	280 Nm	6.9 s	233 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI DSG GTI hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	197 hp 147 kW	280 Nm	6.9 s	233 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI MT GTI hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	197 hp 147 kW	280 Nm	7.2 s	235 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI MT GTI hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	197 hp 147 kW	280 Nm	7.2 s	235 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Edition 30 DSG GTI hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.6 s	243 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Edition 30 DSG GTI hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.6 s	243 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Edition 30 MT GTI hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.8 s	245 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Edition 30 MT GTI hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.8 s	245 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Pirelli DSG GTI hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.6 s	243 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Pirelli DSG GTI hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.6 s	243 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Pirelli MT GTI hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.8 s	245 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 TSI Pirelli MT GTI hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre gasoline	227 hp 169 kW	300 Nm	6.8 s	245 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
3.2 VR6 4motion DSG R32 hatchback 5-doors	3.2 litre gasoline	247 hp 184 kW	320 Nm	6.2 s	248 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
3.2 VR6 4motion DSG R32 hatchback 3-doors	3.2 litre gasoline	247 hp 184 kW	320 Nm	6.2 s	248 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
3.2 VR6 4motion MT R32 hatchback 5-doors	3.2 litre gasoline	247 hp 184 kW	320 Nm	6.5 s	250 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
3.2 VR6 4motion MT R32 hatchback 3-doors	3.2 litre gasoline	247 hp 184 kW	320 Nm	6.5 s	250 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	All wheel drive
1.6 AT Hatchback 3-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.6 AT Hatchback 5-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.6 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	—	155 Nm	11.5 s	189 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 AT Hatchback 3-doors	1.6 litre gasoline	—	155 Nm	11.5 s	189 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
1.6 MT Hatchback 3-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.6 MT Hatchback 5-doors	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1.9 AT Hatchback 5-doors	1.9 litre diesel	—	250 Nm	11.3 s	187 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	All wheel drive
1.9 D MT Variant wagon	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2.0 AMT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	—	350 Nm	8.2 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 AMT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	—	350 Nm	8.2 s	218 km/h	automated manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	—	320 Nm	9.4 s	203 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	—	320 Nm	9.4 s	203 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.0 litre diesel	—	350 Nm	8.2 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.0 litre diesel	—	350 Nm	8.2 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.5 AT Hatchback 5-doors	2.5 litre gasoline	—	228 Nm	—	209 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.5 AT Hatchback 3-doors	2.5 litre gasoline	—	228 Nm	—	209 km/h	Automatic, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.5 MT Hatchback 3-doors	2.5 litre gasoline	—	240 Nm	7.7 s	220 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive
2.5 MT Hatchback 5-doors	2.5 litre gasoline	—	240 Nm	8.9 s	206 km/h	Manual, 6-speed	Front wheel drive

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 5th generation, hatchback, minivan and wagon.
Length	4,204 mm	166 in
Width	1,759 mm	69 in
Height	1,479 mm	58 in
Wheelbase	2,578 mm	101 in
Ground clearance	130 mm	5 in
Kerb weight	1,189–1,613 kg	2,621–3,556 lb
Boot space	350–1,305 litres	12–46 cu ft
Seats	5
Turning circle	10.8 m	35 ft
Fuel tank	55 litres	15 US gal
Towing (braked trailer)	up to 3,620 kg	7,981 lb

Questions about the Volkswagen Golf 5th generation

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Golf 5th generation?

The 3.2 VR6 4motion DSG r32 hatchback 5-doors, with 247 hp (184 kW) and 320 Nm of torque.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf 5th generation from 0 to 100 km/h?

The quickest version, the 3.2 VR6 4motion DSG r32 hatchback 5-doors, takes 6.2 seconds; the slowest takes 16.7 seconds. 0–60 mph is about 0.3 seconds quicker than 0–100 km/h.

What engines does the Volkswagen Golf 5th generation have?

Engines from 1.4 to 3.2 litres, running on gasoline or diesel. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Volkswagen Golf 5th generation?

About 4,204 mm long, 1,759 mm wide and 1,479 mm tall (166 in long), weighing 1,189–1,613 kg. Figures vary slightly by body style.

Every Volkswagen Golf generation

1st generation 1974–1993
2nd generation 1983–1992
3rd generation 1991–2000
4th generation 1997–2006
5th generation 2003–2009
6th generation 2008–2012
7th generation 2012–2017
7th generation, facelift 2017–2020
8th generation 2019–2024

Volkswagen Golf overview: current engines, dimensions and markets

Sources: manufacturer data for each version. Figures are manufacturer claims and vary by market, model year and equipment.