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Volkswagen Golf, 2019–2024

Volkswagen Golf 8th generation specifications

The Volkswagen Golf 8th generation was built from 2019 to 2024. This page lists all 38 versions (hatchback and wagon) with 89–197 hp and 175–400 Nm of torque.

89–197 hp
Power (66–147 kW)
175–400 Nm
Torque (129–295 lb-ft)
6.7–11.9 s
0–100 km/h (fastest to slowest version)
245 km/h
Highest top speed (152 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 8th generation.
VersionEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/hTop speedGearboxDrive
1.0 MT Hatchback 5 doors1.0 litre gasoline89 hp 66 kW175 Nm11.9 s188 km/hManual, 5-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 AMT wagon 5 doors1.0 litre gasoline109 hp 81 kW200 Nm10.6 s202 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 AMT Hatchback 5 doors1.0 litre gasoline109 hp 81 kW200 Nm10.2 s202 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 MT wagon 5 doors1.0 litre gasoline109 hp 81 kW200 Nm10.5 s202 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.0 MT Hatchback 5 doors1.0 litre gasoline109 hp 81 kW200 Nm10.2 s202 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 AMT wagon 5 doors2.0 litre diesel114 hp 85 kW300 Nm10.7 s202 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 MT wagon 5 doors2.0 litre diesel114 hp 85 kW300 Nm10.5 s202 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 MT Hatchback 5 doors2.0 litre diesel114 hp 85 kW300 Nm10.2 s202 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.5 AMT wagon 5 doors1.5 litre gas balloon equipment129 hp 96 kW200 Nm9.8 s211 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.5 MT wagon 5 doors1.5 litre gasoline129 hp 96 kW200 Nm9.4 s214 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 5 doors1.4 litre gasoline148 hp 110 kW250 Nm8.2 s200 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AT Hatchback 5 doors1.4 litre gasoline148 hp 110 kW250 Nm8.5 s216 km/hAutomatic, 8-speedFront wheel drive
1.5 AMT wagon 5 doors1.5 litre gasoline148 hp 110 kW250 Nm8.7 s224 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
1.5 MT wagon 5 doors1.5 litre gasoline148 hp 110 kW250 Nm8.7 s224 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 AMT wagon 5 doors2.0 litre diesel148 hp 110 kW360 Nm8.7 s223 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 AMT Hatchback 5 doors2.0 litre diesel148 hp 110 kW360 Nm8.8 s223 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 MT wagon 5 doors2.0 litre diesel148 hp 110 kW340 Nm9.1 s223 km/hManual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 AMT wagon 5 doors2.0 litre gasoline188 hp 140 kW320 Nm7.3 s238 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedFront wheel drive
2.0 AMT 4WD wagon 5 doors2.0 litre gasoline188 hp 140 kW320 Nm7.2 s234 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedAll wheel drive
2.0 AMT 4WD wagon 5 doors2.0 litre diesel197 hp 147 kW400 Nm7.1 s229 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedAll wheel drive
2.0 AMT AWD wagon 5 doors2.0 litre diesel197 hp 147 kW400 Nm7.1 s229 km/hautomated manual, 7-speedAll wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 5 doors———————
1.4 AMT Hatchback 5 doors1.4 litre hybrid—350 Nm7.4 s220 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AMT Hatchback 5 doors1.4 litre hybrid—400 Nm6.7 s225 km/hautomated manual, 6-speedFront wheel drive
1.4 AT Hatchback 5 doors———————

Dimensions and weight

Typical values for the 8th generation, hatchback and wagon.
Length4,284 mm169 in
Width1,789 mm70 in
Height1,491 mm59 in
Wheelbase2,619 mm103 in
Ground clearance142 mm6 in
Kerb weight1,255–1,624 kg2,767–3,580 lb
Boot space381–1,237 litres13–44 cu ft
Seats5
Fuel tank45 litres12 US gal

Questions about the Volkswagen Golf 8th generation

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Golf 8th generation?

The 2.0 AMT 4WD wagon 5 doors, with 197 hp (147 kW) and 400 Nm of torque.

How fast is the Volkswagen Golf 8th generation from 0 to 100 km/h?

The quickest version, the 1.4 AMT hatchback 5 doors, takes 6.7 seconds; the slowest takes 11.9 seconds. 0–60 mph is about 0.3 seconds quicker than 0–100 km/h.

What engines does the Volkswagen Golf 8th generation have?

Engines from 1.0 to 2.0 litres, running on gasoline or diesel or gas balloon equipment or hybrid. The table above lists the power, torque and gearbox of each version.

How big is the Volkswagen Golf 8th generation?

About 4,284 mm long, 1,789 mm wide and 1,491 mm tall (169 in long), weighing 1,255–1,624 kg. Figures vary slightly by body style.

Every Volkswagen Golf generation

  1. 1st generation 1974–1993
  2. 2nd generation 1983–1992
  3. 3rd generation 1991–2000
  4. 4th generation 1997–2006
  5. 5th generation 2003–2009
  6. 6th generation 2008–2012
  7. 7th generation 2012–2017
  8. 7th generation, facelift 2017–2020
  9. 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.