2012-2020 Golf OverviewVolkswagen Golf Overview (2012 - 2020)
Mk7
Tech Specs Summary
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- 87 - 165 mph
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- 4.6 - 13.2 seconds
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- 84 - 306 hp
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- 31.8 - 164.5 mpg
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- 2,657 - 3,560 lbs
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- 7.3 - 53.7 ft3 (MPV)
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- 15 - 57.2 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 9.6 - 44.8 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2012 - 2020. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as an mpv, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 84 hp 1.2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine all the way to a 306 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Golf is the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S which scores 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 306 hp and a power/weight ratio of 9.26 lb/hp it has a top speed of 165 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 110 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 941 miles and can store 21.4-57.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,521 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,205 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
