About the Volkswagen Golf
- Production
- 2020–2021 (1 years)
- Generations
- 34 generations, across 9 model years
- Fuel
- Electric
- Powertrain
- Battery-electric (BEV)
- Battery (max)
- 35.8 kWh
- Recall campaigns
- 47 campaigns across 9 model years (US-NHTSA)
- Latest MSRP (2021, US)
- $45,700–$64,600 USD est.
Overview
The Volkswagen Golf is a car produced from 2020 to 2021. Our catalog covers 34 generations of the Golf across 9 model years, with detailed specifications for every trim. For the most recent year on record, the estimated price is $45,700–$64,600 USD. Across the range you'll find electric powertrains. 47 safety recall campaigns have been recorded with the U.S. NHTSA — the year pages below break these down.
Reviews on YouTube (3)
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VW Golf: The Only Car You’ll Ever Actually Need?
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NEW VW Golf review – better than ever? | What Car?
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Volkswagen Golf 2012-2017 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews
Curated YouTube reviews. Clicking opens video on youtube.com.
Generations
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volkswagen-golf-viii-variant 2020–2024
2020–2024 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4644 mm, width 1789 mm, height 1498 mm, wheelbase 2678 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (320 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, 2.0 TSI (190 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, +9 more; up to 320 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-viii-alltrack 2020–2023
2020–2023 | Station wagon (estate), Crossover | length 4639 mm, width 1795 mm, height 1510 mm, wheelbase 2679 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (200 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
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volkswagen-golf-vii-variant-facelift-2017 2017–2020
2017–2020 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4586 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1515 mm, wheelbase 2629 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (310 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R 2.0 TSI (300 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, +28 more; up to 310 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-sportsvan-facelift-2017 2017–2019
2017–2019 | Minivan | length 4351 mm, width 1807 mm, height 1613 mm, wheelbase 2670 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI SCR (150 Hp) DSG, 1.6 TDI SCR (116 Hp) DSG, +9 more; up to 150 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-alltrack-facelift-2017 2017–2019
2017–2019 | Station wagon (estate), Crossover | length 4679 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1515 mm, wheelbase 2630 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (184 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION, +3 more; up to 184 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-5-door-facelift-2017 2017–2021
2017–2021 | Hatchback | length 4276 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1492 mm, wheelbase 2637 mm | Engines: e-Golf 35.8 kWh (136 Hp) CVT, R 2.0 TSI (310 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, +44 more; up to 310 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-3-door-facelift-2017 2017–2019
2017–2019 | Hatchback | length 4268 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1482 mm, wheelbase 2626 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (300 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, GTI Performance 2.0 TSI (245 Hp) DSG, GTI Performance 2.0 TSI (245 Hp)
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volkswagen-golf-vi-cabriolet-facelift-2015 2015–2016
2015–2016 | Cabriolet | length 4258 mm, width 1782 mm, height 1431 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: GTI 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) BMT DSG, 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG, +7 more; up to 220 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-alltrack 2013–2017
2013–2017 | Station wagon (estate), Crossover | length 4578 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1515 mm, wheelbase 2630 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (184 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION, 1.6 TDI (110 Hp) 4MOTION
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volkswagen-golf-vii-variant 2012–2017
2012–2017 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4575 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1481 mm, wheelbase 2635 mm | Engines: GTD 2.0 TDI (184 Hp) DSG, GTD 2.0 TDI (184 Hp), +31 more; up to 184 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-sportsvan 2012–2017
2012–2017 | Minivan | length 4338 mm, width 1807 mm, height 1578 mm, wheelbase 2685 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG, 2.0 TDI (150 Hp), +11 more; up to 150 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-5-door 2012–2017
2012–2017 | Hatchback | length 4276 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1473 mm, wheelbase 2637 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (300 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R 2.0 TSI (300 Hp) 4MOTION, +43 more; up to 300 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vii-3-door 2012–2017
2012–2017 | Hatchback | length 4276 mm, width 1799 mm, height 1452 mm, wheelbase 2637 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (300 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R 2.0 TSI (300 Hp) 4MOTION, +24 more; up to 300 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vi-cabriolet 2011–2015
2011–2015 | Cabriolet | length 4266 mm, width 1782 mm, height 1423 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (265 Hp) DSG, GTI 2.0 TSI (210 Hp) DSG, +11 more; up to 265 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vi-variant 2009–2013
2009–2013 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4534 mm, width 1781 mm, height 1504 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG, 2.0 TDI (140 Hp), +15 more; up to 160 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vi-plus 2008–2014
2008–2014 | Minivan | length 4204 mm, width 1759 mm, height 1592 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG, 2.0 TDI (140 Hp), +7 more; up to 160 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vi-5-door 2008–2013
2008–2013 | Hatchback | length 4213 mm, width 1786 mm, height 1480 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (270 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R 2.0 TSI (270 Hp) 4MOTION, +33 more; up to 270 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-vi-3-door 2008–2013
2008–2013 | Hatchback | length 4213 mm, width 1786 mm, height 1512 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: R 2.0 TSI (270 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R 2.0 TSI (270 Hp) 4MOTION, +30 more; up to 270 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-v-variant 2007–2009
2007–2009 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4556 mm, width 1781 mm, height 1504 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG, 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DPF DSG, +16 more; up to 170 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-v-plus 2004–2008
2004–2008 | Minivan | length 4206 mm, width 1759 mm, height 1592 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG, 2.0 TDI (140 Hp), +11 more; up to 160 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-v-5-door 2003–2008
2003–2008 | Hatchback | length 4246 mm, width 1759 mm, height 1498 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: R32 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R32 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) 4MOTION, +23 more; up to 250 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-v-3-door 2003–2008
2003–2008 | Hatchback | length 4246 mm, width 1759 mm, height 1501 mm, wheelbase 2578 mm | Engines: R32 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) 4MOTION DSG, R32 3.2 V6 (250 Hp) 4MOTION, +35 more; up to 250 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-iv-variant 1999–2006
1999–2006 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4397 mm, width 1737 mm, height 1485 mm, wheelbase 2518 mm | Engines: 2.8 V6 (204 Hp) 4motion, 2.3 V5 (150 Hp) 4motion, +22 more; up to 204 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-iv-cabrio 1998–2002
1998–2002 | Cabriolet | length 4081 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1425 mm, wheelbase 2472 mm | Engines: 2.0i (116 Hp) Automatic, 2.0i (116 Hp), +7 more; up to 116 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-iii-variant 1993–1999
1993–1999 | Station wagon (estate) | length 4340 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1430 mm, wheelbase 2475 mm | Engines: 2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 Hp), 2.0 (115 Hp), +13 more; up to 190 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-iii-cabrio 1993–1998
1993–1998 | Cabriolet | length 4020 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1405 mm, wheelbase 2475 mm | Engines: 2.0i (115 Hp), 1.9 TDI (90 Hp), +4 more; up to 115 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-ii-country 1990–1991
1990–1991 | Hatchback, Crossover | length 4255 mm, width 1705 mm, height 1555 mm, wheelbase 2480 mm | Engines: 1.8 (98 Hp) Syncro
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volkswagen-golf-ii-5-door-facelift-1987 1987–1991
1987–1991 | Hatchback | length 4040 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1415 mm, wheelbase 2475 mm | Engines: 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp), 1.8 GTI 16V (129 Hp), +15 more; up to 160 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-ii-3-door-facelift-1987 1987–1991
1987–1991 | Hatchback | length 4040 mm, width 1700 mm, height 1415 mm, wheelbase 2480 mm | Engines: 1.8 GTI G60 Rallye (160 Hp) Syncro, 1.8 GTI G60 (160 Hp), +16 more; up to 160 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-ii-5-door 1983–1987
1983–1987 | Hatchback | length 3985 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1415 mm, wheelbase 2475 mm | Engines: 1.8 GTI 8V (112 Hp), 1.8 GTI 8V CAT (107 Hp), +10 more; up to 112 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-ii-3-door 1983–1987
1983–1987 | Hatchback | length 3985 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1415 mm, wheelbase 2475 mm | Engines: 1.8 i Syncro CAT (90 Hp), 1.8 GTI 16V (139 Hp), +16 more; up to 139 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-i-cabrio 1979–1994
1979–1994 | Cabriolet | length 3815 mm, width 1630 mm, height 1410 mm, wheelbase 2398 mm | Engines: GLS 1.5 (70 Hp), GLi 1.6 (110 Hp), +6 more; up to 112 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-i-5-door 1974–1983
1974–1983 | Hatchback | length 3723 mm, width 1610 mm, height 1410 mm, wheelbase 2400 mm | Engines: 1.8 GTI (112 Hp), 1.6 TD (70 Hp), +9 more; up to 112 Hp
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volkswagen-golf-i-3-door 1974–1983
1974–1983 | Hatchback | length 3723 mm, width 1610 mm, height 1410 mm, wheelbase 2400 mm | Engines: 1.8 GTI (112 Hp), 1.6 TD (70 Hp), +10 more; up to 112 Hp
Years & trims
Frequently asked questions
What years was the Volkswagen Golf made?
The Volkswagen Golf was produced from 2020 to 2021, which is 9 model years in our catalog.
How many generations of the Volkswagen Golf are there?
Our catalog tracks 34 generations of the Golf, spread across 9 model years.
How much does a Volkswagen Golf cost?
The latest estimated price for the Volkswagen Golf is $45,700–$64,600 USD. This estimate is derived from the model's segment and specifications, so always confirm the real figure with an authorized dealer.
What engine options does the Volkswagen Golf have?
The Volkswagen Golf has been offered with electric power. See each trim page for the exact figures.
Does the Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
47 recall campaigns have been reported to the U.S. NHTSA across 9 model years. Open the relevant year page for the campaign number, affected components, and the remedy.
Where can I watch Volkswagen Golf reviews?
We feature 3 hand-picked video reviews of the Golf from YouTube on this page.