Volkswagen Golf Mk7

Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Production2012–2020 (Europe)
2013–2020 (China)
2015–2020 (Brazil)
2014–2021 (Mexico)
Model years2015–2021 (North America)
Assembly
Designer
  • Klaus Bischoff, Marc Lichte, Andreas J. Mindt and Philipp Römers[2]
  • Thomasz Bachorski (interior)
  • Manuela Joosten (trim)
  • Andreu Sola (lights)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car/small family car (C)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB
RelatedVolkswagen Golf Sportsvan
Audi A3 Mk3
Audi TT Mk3
SEAT León Mk3
Škoda Octavia Mk3
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorAC electric motor 136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp) (e-Golf)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,631–2,637 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)
Width1,791–1,799 mm (70.5–70.8 in)
Height1,435–1,514 mm (56.5–59.6 in)
Kerb weight1,205–1,500 kg (2,657–3,307 lb)[3][4]
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Golf Mk6
SuccessorVolkswagen Golf Mk8
Volkswagen ID.3 (for e-Golf)

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

Models

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

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

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

From 2014[15] to 2019,[16] Volkswagen made a 2nd petrol 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 variant called the Volkswagen e-Golf.[29]

Engines

Petrol engines
ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)		Top speedTransmissionNotes
1.2 TSI BlueMotion1,197 cc (73 cu in)85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 4,300–5,300 rpm160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–3,500 rpm11.9 s179 km/h (111 mph)5-speed manual
1.2 TSI BlueMotion1,197 cc (73 cu in)105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5,000 rpm175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 1,550–4,100 rpm10.2 s192 km/h (119 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
1.0 TSI BlueMotion999 cc (61 cu in)115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,000–5,500 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–3,500 rpm9.7 s204 km/h (127 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI BlueMotion1,390 cc (85 cu in)122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 5,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–4,000 rpm9.3 s203 km/h (126 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI BlueMotion1,390 cc (85 cu in)125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–4,000 rpm9.1 s204 km/h (127 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG		from April 2014
1.4 TSI BlueMotion1,395 cc (85 cu in)140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,500–6,000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm8.4 s212 km/h (132 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI BlueMotion1,395 cc (85 cu in)150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm8.2 s216 km/h (134 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
8-speed automatic (USA)		from April 2014 (MY2018 in USA)
1.5 TSI EVO1,498 cc (91 cu in)150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,500 rpm8.1 s216 km/h (134 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
1.61,598 cc (98 cu in)110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 3050–4800 rpm164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) at 3400–4700 rpm13.6 s190 km/h (118 mph)5-speed manual
Brazil, Chile, Colombia
1.8 TSI1,798 cc (110 cu in)172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) at 4,800–6,200 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,200 rpm7.6 s209 km/h (130 mph)5-speed manual
6-speed Tiptronic
6-speed DSG (AWD only)		North America
GTE1,395 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 rpm7.6 s222 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 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,400 rpm6.3 s246 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 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,600 rpm6.2 s250 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 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,400 rpm6.2 s246 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 rpm370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,600 rpm6.0 s250 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 5,350-6,600rpm370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-5,300rpm5.9 s250 km/h (155 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
GTI Clubsport S1,984 cc (121 cu in)310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) at 4,700-6,200 rpm385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,600 rpm5.7 s250 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 rpm380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,300 rpm5.6 s250 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 rpm380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,500 rpm4.9 s250 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 rpm380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,500 rpm4.9 s250 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 rpm400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-5,500 rpm4.9 s250 km/h (155 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG		DNUE
Diesel engines
ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)		Top speedTransmissionNotes
1.6 TDI BlueMotion (CLHB)1,598 cc (98 cu in)90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 2750–4800 rpm230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1400–2700 rpm12.9 s185 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 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–2,750 rpm10.7 s192 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 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,200 rpm10.2 s198 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 rpm320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,000 rpm8.6 s216 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 rpm340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,000 rpm8.6 s216 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 rpm380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,250 rpm7.5 s230 km/h (143 mph)6-speed manual
6-speed DSG
7-speed DSG

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]

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