Volkswagen Golf Mk7

The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is the seventh generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 2012^[5][6] to 2020.^[7]

Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2012–2020 (Europe) 2013–2020 (China) 2015–2020 (Brazil) 2014–2021 (Mexico)
Model years	2015–2021 (North America)
Assembly	Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Plant); Zwickau (Zwickau-Mosel Plant); Dresden (Transparent Factory; e-Golf only) China: Changchun; Foshan (FAW-VW) Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México) Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Volkswagen do Brasil) Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers)[1]
Designer	Klaus Bischoff, Marc Lichte, Andreas J. Mindt and Philipp Römers[2] Thomasz Bachorski (interior)[source?] Manuela Joosten (trim)[source?] Andreu Sola (lights)[source?]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car/small family car (C)
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB
Related	Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan[broken anchor] Audi A3 Mk3 Audi TT Mk3 SEAT León Mk3 Škoda Octavia Mk3
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L TSI I3 1.2 L TSI I4 1.4 L TSI I4 1.5 L TSI I4 1.6 L MSI I4 1.8 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.4 L TSI I4 (GTE) Diesel: 1.6 L TDI I4 2.0 L TDI I4
Electric motor	AC electric motor 136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp) (e-Golf)
Transmission	5-speed manual MQ350 6-speed manual MQ350 6-speed automatic AQ250 8-speed automatic AQ450 6-speed DSG DQ250 7-speed DSG DQ200 7-speed DSG DQ381
Battery	35,8 kWh (e-Golf), 8,7kWh (GTE)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,631–2,637 mm (103.6–103.8 in) 2,619–2,629 mm (103.1–103.5 in) (facelift)
Length	4,255–4,280 mm (167.5–168.5 in) (hatchback) 4,562–4,679 mm (179.6–184.2 in) (wagon)
Width	1,791–1,799 mm (70.5–70.8 in)
Height	1,435–1,514 mm (56.5–59.6 in)
Kerb weight	1,205–1,500 kg (2,657–3,307 lb)[3][4]
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Golf Mk6
Successor	Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Volkswagen ID.3 (for e-Golf)

Models

From 2014^[8] to 2020,^[source?] Volkswagen made a plug-in hybrid model called the Golf GTE.^[9][8][10]

From 2013^[11][12] to 2020,^[source?] Volkswagen made a sports model called the Golf GTD.^[11][12]

From 2013^[13] to 2020,^[source?] Volkswagen made a sports model called the Golf GTI.^[14]

From 2014^[15] to 2019,^[16] Volkswagen made a sports model called the Golf R.^[17] In November 2016, it was improved, It had new front lights, new rear lights, new bumper, new bonnet and new interior.^[18][19]

From 2013^[20][21] to 2020,^[22] Volkswagen made an estate model called the Golf Estate^[20] and Golf Variant.^[21] Volkswagen also made estate models called the Golf Alltrack^[23][24][25] and Golf SportWagen.^[26]

From 2013 to 2020,^[27][28] Volkswagen made an electric car called the Volkswagen e-Golf.^[29]

Engines

Petrol engines
Model	Displacement	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)	Top speed	Transmission	Notes
1.2 TSI BlueMotion	1,197 cc (73 cu in)	85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 4,300–5,300 rpm	160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–3,500 rpm	11.9 s	179 km/h (111 mph)	5-speed manual
1.2 TSI BlueMotion	1,197 cc (73 cu in)	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5,000 rpm	175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 1,550–4,100 rpm	10.2 s	192 km/h (119 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.0 TSI BlueMotion	999 cc (61 cu in)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,000–5,500 rpm	200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–3,500 rpm	9.7 s	204 km/h (127 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI BlueMotion	1,390 cc (85 cu in)	122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 5,000 rpm	200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–4,000 rpm	9.3 s	203 km/h (126 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI BlueMotion	1,390 cc (85 cu in)	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm	200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–4,000 rpm	9.1 s	204 km/h (127 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG	from April 2014
1.4 TSI BlueMotion	1,395 cc (85 cu in)	140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,500–6,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm	8.4 s	212 km/h (132 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI BlueMotion	1,395 cc (85 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm	8.2 s	216 km/h (134 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG 8-speed automatic (USA)	from April 2014 (MY2018 in USA)
1.5 TSI EVO	1,498 cc (91 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm	8.1 s	216 km/h (134 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.6	1,598 cc (98 cu in)	110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 3050–4800 rpm	164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) at 3400–4700 rpm	13.6 s	190 km/h (118 mph)	5-speed manual	Brazil, Chile, Colombia
1.8 TSI	1,798 cc (110 cu in)	172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) at 4,800–6,200 rpm	270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,200 rpm	7.6 s	209 km/h (130 mph)	5-speed manual 6-speed Tiptronic 6-speed DSG (AWD only)	North America
GTE	1,395 cc (85 cu in)	GTE Hybrid mode—205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) at 3,750–6,000 rpm Electric Motor—100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) Petrol Motor—150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,000 rpm	7.6 s	222 km/h (138 mph)	6-speed DSG	EU
GTI (2013-2016)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 4,500-6,200 rpm	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,400 rpm	6.3 s	246 km/h (153 mph)	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG
GTI Performance Package (2013-2016)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) at 4,700-6,200 rpm	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,600 rpm	6.2 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
GTI (2016-2020)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) at 4,500-6,200 rpm	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,400 rpm	6.2 s	246 km/h (153 mph)	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG
GTI Performance Package (2016-2020)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 4,700-6,200 rpm	370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,600 rpm	6.0 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
GTI Clubsport (2016)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) at 5,350-6,600rpm	370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-5,300rpm	5.9 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
GTI Clubsport S	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) at 4,700-6,200 rpm	385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,600 rpm	5.7 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
GTI TCR (2019)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	290 PS (213 kW; 286 hp) at 5,400-6,400 rpm	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,300 rpm	5.6 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	7-speed DSG
R (2014-2016)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 5,500-6,200 rpm	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,500 rpm	4.9 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG	CJXC
R (2016-2018)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) at 5,500-6,200 rpm	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,500 rpm	4.9 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG	DJHA
R (2018-2020)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 5,500-6,200 rpm	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,500 rpm	4.9 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG	DNUE
Diesel engines
Model	Displacement	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)	Top speed	Transmission	Notes
1.6 TDI BlueMotion (CLHB)	1,598 cc (98 cu in)	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 2750–4800 rpm	230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1400–2700 rpm	12.9 s	185 km/h (115 mph)	5-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.6 TDI BlueMotion (CLHA)	1,598 cc (98 cu in)	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 3,000–4,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–2,750 rpm	10.7 s	192 km/h (119 mph)	5-speed manual 7-speed DSG
1.6 TDI BlueMotion (DDYA, DGTE)	1,598 cc (98 cu in)	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 3,000–4,000 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,200 rpm	10.2 s	198 km/h (123 mph)	5-speed manual 7-speed DSG
2.0 TDI[30]	1,968 cc (120 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 4,400 rpm	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,000 rpm	8.6 s	216 km/h (134 mph)	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG
2.0 TDI BlueMotion (CKFC)	1,968 cc (120 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3,500–4,000 rpm	340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,000 rpm	8.6 s	216 km/h (134 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
GTD (CUNA / DGCA / CUP)	1,968 cc (120 cu in)	184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 3,500–4,000 rpm	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,250 rpm	7.5 s	230 km/h (143 mph)	6-speed manual 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG
Electric motor
Model	Displacement	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)	Top speed	Transmission	Notes
e-GOLF (EAGA)	Electric Motor	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft)	9.6 s	150 km/h (93 mph)	Single-speed automatic	35.8 kWh battery
e-GOLF (EAGA)	Electric Motor	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp)	270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)	9.6 s	140 km/h (87 mph)	Single-speed automatic	24.2 kWh battery

Awards

• Car and Driver's 10Best list in 2019^[31]
• 2015 North American Car of the Year^[32]
• 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year^[33]
• 2013 European Car of the Year^[34]
• 2013 World Car of the Year^[35]
• 2013 Car of the Year Japan^[36]
• 2013–14 Japan's Import Car of the Year
• 2014 What Car?—Best Estate Car (Great Britain)
• 2013 Wheels Car of the Year (Australia)^[37]
• 2013 Cars Guide Car of the Year (Australia)^[38]

Gallery

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  Golf 5-door hatchback
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  Golf 5-door hatchback rear
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  3-door hatchback rear
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  5-door hatchback (facelift)
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  5-door hatchback (facelift)
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  2017 Golf GTE
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  Volkswagen Golf GTD
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  Volkswagen Golf GTD
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  Volkswagen Golf GTD Estate
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  5-door hatchback
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  5-door hatchback
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  Golf R hatchback (pre-facelift)
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  Golf R hatchback (pre-facelift)
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  Golf R hatchback (post-facelift)
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  Golf R hatchback (post-facelift)
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  Golf Variant
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  Golf Variant rear
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  2015 Golf Alltrack (pre-facelift; Europe)
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  2016 Golf Alltrack (pre-facelift, UK)
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  2018 Golf Alltrack (facelift; US)
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  Volkswagen e-Golf
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  Golf Variant (facelift)

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Preceded by Volkswagen Golf Mk6	Volkswagen Golf Mk7 2012–2021	Succeeded by Volkswagen Golf Mk8