2020-present Golf OverviewVolkswagen Golf Overview (2020 - present)
Mk8
Tech Specs Summary
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- 117 - 168 mph
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- 4.6 - 12.1 seconds
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- 89 - 328 hp
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- 28.6 - 784 mpg
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- 2,778 - 3,682 lbs
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- 21.6 - 58 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 8.5 - 43.7 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Volkswagen Golf (Mk8) is produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen and started production in 2020. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and comes as either a wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 89 hp 1 L Inline 3 Turbo gasoline engine all the way to a 328 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Golf is the Volkswagen Golf R '20 Years' which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 328 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.45 lb/hp it has a top speed of 168 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Golf Wagon 2.0 TDI 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 675 miles and can store 21.6-58 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,527 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
