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 BHP
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- 38.2 - 197.5 mpg
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- 1,205 - 1,615 kg
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- 272 - 1,270 L (Hatchback)
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- 206 - 1,520 L (MPV)
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- 424 - 1,620 L (Estate)
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 a hatchback, mpv or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 84 BHP 1.2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine all the way to a 306 BHP 1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid petrol 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 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 238 BHP/Tonne 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 605-1,620 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 690 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,000 kg.
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