Volkswagen Golf Mk8

Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Model code
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present (Europe)
2022–present (North America)
Assembly
  • Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant)
  • China: Foshan (FAW-VW, since 2020)
  • Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM)
Designer
  • Klaus Zyciora and Felipe Montoya Bueloni[3][4]
  • Klaus Zyciora and Felix Schell (estate)[5]
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB Evo
RelatedAudi A3 Mk4
SEAT León Mk4
Škoda Octavia Mk4
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.0 L EA211 TSI turbo I3
  • 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4
  • 1.5 L EA211 Evo TSI turbo I4 TSI
  • 2.0 L EA888 Evo 3 TSI I4
  • 2.0 L EA888 Evo 4 TSI I4
  • Petrol/CNG:
  • 1.5 L EA211 EVO turbo CNG TGI I4
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.0 L EA211 turbo I3 (mild hybrid)
  • 1.4 L EA211 turbo I4 (PHEV)
  • 1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (mild hybrid)
  • Diesel:
  • 2.0 L EA288 evo 4 TDI I4
Transmission5/6-speed manual
6/7-speed DSG dual-clutch
8-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrainMHEV (eTSI)
PHEV (TSI eHybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,636 mm (103.8 in)
Length4,284 mm (168.7 in) (hatchback)
4,633 mm (182.4 in) (wagon)
Width1,789 mm (70.4 in)
Height1,456 mm (57.3 in) (hatchback)
1,498 mm (59.0 in) (wagon)
Curb weight1,255–1,465 kg (2,767–3,230 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Golf Mk7
Volkswagen Beetle A5

The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 also known as [Golf eight, or] Golf VIII, is the eighth generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 2019[6][7] to the present day.

Models

From 2021 to the present day, Volkswagen make a estate model called the Golf Estate and Variant.

From 2021[8][9][10][11] to the present day, Volkswagen make a sports model called the Golf e-Hybrid.[12][8][9][10][11]

From 2020[12][13] to the present day, Volkswagen make a sports model called the Golf GTE.[14][15]

From 2020[16] to the present day, Volkswagen make a sports model called the Golf GTD.[17][15]

From 2020[18] to the present day, Volkswagen make a sports model called the Golf GTI.[19][15]

From 2020[20][21] to the present day, Volkswagen make a sports model called the Golf R.[22]

From 2021[23] to the present day, Volkswagen make an estate version of the Golf R called the Golf R Estate.[23]

Engines

Petrol engines[24]
ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)		Top speedTransmissionNotes
1.0 TSI999 cc (61 cu in)90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-3,000 rpm11.9 s188 km/h (117 mph)5-speed manual
1.0 TSI999 cc (61 cu in)110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp)200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-3,000 rpm10.2 s202 km/h (126 mph)6-speed manual
1.0 eTSI999 cc (61 cu in)110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp)200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400-4,000 rpm9.2 s214 km/h (133 mph)7-speed DSG
1.4 TSI 1,395 cc (85 cu in) 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,000 rpm 8.2 s 215 km/h

(133.595 mph)

 8-speed automatic euro 5 compliant countries

like Tunisia and Australia

1.5 TSI1,498 cc (91 cu in)115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,000-6,000 rpm220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,000 rpm9.6 s203 km/h (126 mph)6-speed manual2024 on[25]
1.5 TSI1,498 cc (91 cu in)130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 5,000–6,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–4,000 rpm9.2 s214 km/h (133 mph)6-speed manual
1.5 TSI1,498 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 rpm8.5 s224 km/h (139 mph)6-speed manual
1.5 eTSI1,498 cc (91 cu in)130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 5,000-6,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–4,000 rpm9.6 s206 km/h (128 mph)7-speed DSG
1.5 eTSI1,498 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 rpm8.5 s224 km/h (139 mph)7-speed DSG
1.5 TGI1,498 cc (91 cu in)130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 5,000-6,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-3,500 rpm9.2 s224 km/h (139 mph)7-speed DSGMain fuel is CNG, but the car also has a small 9l petrol tank
2.0 TSI 1.984 cc (121 cu in) 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4100 rpm 7.1 s 238 km/h (148 mph) 7-speed DSG Only offered in certain countries,

on selected trim levels

1.4 TSI eHybrid1,395 cc (85 cu in)204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp)350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)7.4 s220 km/h (137 mph)6-speed DSG
GTE1,395 cc (85 cu in)245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)6.7 s225 km/h (140 mph)6-speed DSG
GTI1,984 cc (121 cu in)245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft)6.3 s250 km/h (155 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)		6-speed manual no longer available on Mk8.5 GTI, Mk8.5 GTI has power output of 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp)
GTI Clubsport1,984 cc (121 cu in)300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)5.6 s250 km/h (155 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)		6-speed manual no longer available on Mk8.5 GTI
R1,984 cc (121 cu in)320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp)379 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) (manual)
420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) (DSG)[26]		4.7 s (DSG)250 km/h (155 mph)6-speed manual (North America)
7-speed DSG
Diesel engines
ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueAcceleration
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)		Top speedTransmissionNotes
2.0 TDI 1,968 cc (120 cu in)115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 3,250–4,000 rpm300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,200 rpm10.2 s202 km/h (126 mph)6-speed manualEuro 6d-TEMP
2.0 TDI 1,968 cc (120 cu in)150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3,500–4,000 rpm360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–3,000 rpm8.8 s223 km/h (139 mph)6-speed manual (to 2024)
7-speed DSG		Euro 6d-TEMP
GTD 1,968 cc (120 cu in)200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp)400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)7.0 s244 km/h (152 mph)7-speed DSG(to 2024)
Euro 6d

References

  1. ↑ "VW GOLF VIII (CD1)". Meyer Motoren. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5)". Meyer Motoren. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ↑ US D904932, Bischoff, Klaus & Bueloni, Felipe Montoya, "Motor vehicle", published 2020-12-15, assigned to Volkswagen AG
  4. ↑ US D937121, Bischoff, Klaus & Bueloni, Felipe Montoya, "Motor vehicle", published 2021-11-30, assigned to Volkswagen AG
  5. ↑ US D937127, Zyciora, Klaus & Schell, Felix, "Motor vehicle", published 2021-11-30, assigned to Volkswagen AG
  6. ↑ "World premiere for the new Golf: digitalised, connected, and intelligent". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  7. ↑ Gitlin, Jonathan M. (24 October 2019). "Volkswagen unveils the all-new 2020 Golf hatchback". Ars Technica. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  8. 1 2 Prez, Matt de (30 April 2021). "VW Golf gains eHybrid plug-in hybrid model". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  9. 1 2 Wilkinson, Luke (30 April 2021). "New Volkswagen Golf eHybrid PHEV on sale now from £32,995". Auto Express. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
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  14. ↑ Ingram, Richard (24 November 2020). "Volkswagen Golf GTE hatchback review 2024". Carbuyer. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  15. 1 2 3 "Coming soon: 2020 Volkswagen Golf range". autotrader.co.uk. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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  20. ↑ Allan, Lawrence (2 November 2020). "New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R to be unveiled on 4 November". Autocar. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
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  22. ↑ Kable, Greg (7 December 2020). "Volkswagen Golf R 2021 first drive". Autocar. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  23. 1 2 Ashraf, Yousuf. "New load-lugging Volkswagen Golf R Estate packs 316bhp". Auto Express. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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