What are the VW Golf specs?

The VW Golf specs vary by model year, but generally include a range of engine options from 1.0L to 2.0L, horsepower ranging from 110 to 300 hp, and features like front-wheel drive, advanced safety systems, and various infotainment options.

How much HP is a VW Golf?

The horsepower of a VW Golf varies by model, typically ranging from 147 to 288 HP.

Is the Volkswagen Golf a fast car?

The Volkswagen Golf can be considered fast, especially the GTI and R models, which offer sporty performance.

Is Golf GTI or R faster?

The Golf R is faster than the Golf GTI.

Volkswagen Golf 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Volkswagen Golf Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Golf 2.0L SEL R (290 HP)AED 199,000	Volkswagen Golf 2022 2.0L SEL R (290 HP)TBD	Volkswagen Golf 2019 1.0 TSI SAED 90,000	Volkswagen Golf 2019 1.0 TSI SEAED 90,000	Volkswagen Golf 2019 1.0 TSI SELAED 116,500	Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.2L STBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.2L SETBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.4L SELTBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 GTI SETBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 GTI SELTBD

10 Cars Hide common specs	Golf 2.0L SEL R (290 HP)AED 199,000	Volkswagen Golf 2022 2.0L SEL R (290 HP)TBD	Volkswagen Golf 2019 1.0 TSI SAED 90,000	Volkswagen Golf 2019 1.0 TSI SEAED 90,000	Volkswagen Golf 2019 1.0 TSI SELAED 116,500	Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.2L STBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.2L SETBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.4L SELTBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 GTI SETBD	Volkswagen Golf 2015 GTI SELTBD
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	2.0 L	2.0 L	1.0 L	1.0 L	1.0 L	1998 L	1.6 L	1.6L	0.0 L	0.0 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Horsepower (BHP)	290 BHP	290 BHP	110 BHP	110 BHP	110 BHP	105 BHP	105 BHP	140 BHP	220 BHP	220 BHP
Torque (N-m)	380 Nm	380	200	200	200	175	175	250	350	350
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Length	4384 mm	4384	4258	4258	4258	4213	4213	4213	4213	4213
Width	1699 mm	1699	1799	1799	1799	1786	1786	1786	1786	1786
Height	1466 mm	1466	1452	1452	1452	1493	1493	1493	1493	1493
Wheelbase	2552 mm	2552	2620	2620	2620	2578	2578	2578	2578	2578
Trunk Capacity	343 L	343	275	275	380	275	275	275	275	275
Car Information
Vehicle Type	Hatchback
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	250 km/h	250	196	196	196	192	192	212	244	244
No. of Cylinders		4	3	3	3	4	4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)	14.1 Km/L	14.1	20.8	20.8	20.8	20.8	20.8	20.0	15.6	15.6
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 L	55	50	50	50	60	60	60	60	60
Fuel Average City	14.1 Km/L
Technologies
Navigation system	✓
Moving Object Detection System		✓
Road Sign Assist		✓
Adaptive Cruise Control		✓
Parallel Parking Assist		✓							✓	✓
Automatic Headlight Range Control		✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Drive Computer		✓			✓
Cruise Control Switch on Steering		✓			✓
Power Steering		✓	✓	✓	✓
Cornering Assist		✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror		✓
Headlight Washers		✓
Intelligent Key		✓
Trip Computer		✓			✓
Navigation System		✓
Hill Assist (HAC)		✓			✓
Apps			✓	✓
Cruise Control					✓				✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Power Steering					✓
Exterior
Spoiler	✓
Power Windows	✓
Panoramic Sunroof	✓	✓								✓
Wheels - Alloy		✓			✓				✓	✓
Sports Exhaust System		✓
Roof Spoiler		✓
Rear Wiper		✓
Rear Spoiler		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Rain Sensing Wiper		✓
Power Mirrors		✓			✓
LED Taillights		✓							✓	✓
LED Headlights		✓
LED Fog Lights		✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓
Illuminated Door Sills		✓
High Mount Stop Lamp		✓			✓
Footwell Lights		✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp		✓			✓
Front Fog lights		✓							✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights		✓			✓					✓
Cornering Lights		✓								✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror		✓
Auto Headlamps		✓
Adaptive Headlights		✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes			✓	✓	✓
Side Step					✓
Headlamps - Halogen					✓				✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles					✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille					✓
Bi-Xenon Headlamps										✓
Interior
Heated Seats	✓	Driver Seat
Seat Adjustment - Electric		✓
Front Reading Lamps		✓			✓
Front Armrest		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking		✓			✓
Lumbar Support - Manual		✓	✓	✓			✓	✓
Automatic AC		✓
Center Arm Rest		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Leather Seats		✓	✓	✓		✓		✓
Leather Steering Wheel		✓	✓	✓		✓		✓
Leather Covered Door Armrest		✓
Scuff Plate		✓
Glove Box Cooler		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Radio		✓			✓				✓	✓
Odometer		✓			✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear		✓			✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split		✓			✓
Rear Pockets		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents		✓
Electronic Handbrake		✓			✓
Power Outlets		✓			✓
In-car Vanity Mirror		✓			✓
Cup Holder		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Ambient Lighting		✓							✓	✓
Sport Pedals		✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Center Console Box			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats			✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Leather Hand Brake			✓	✓		✓		✓
Leather Gear Shift Lever			✓	✓		✓		✓
Foldable Rear Seats			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Silver Trim			✓	✓	✓
Cargo Light			✓	✓
Acoustic Hood			✓	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Manual AC					✓
Comfort
Parking sensor rear	✓
Parking sensor front	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel		✓			✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger		✓			✓
Push Button Start		✓
Temperature Display		✓
Keyless Entry		✓			✓
Welcome Light		✓			✓
Seats - Comfort		✓						✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment		✓			✓
Power Tailgate					✓
Safety
ABS	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System		✓			✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)		✓			✓
Acceleration Skid Control		✓	✓	✓
Collision Detection		✓	✓	✓	✓
Blind Spot Warning		✓
Speed Limiter		✓
Auto Door Lock		✓			✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal		✓			✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear		✓			✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)		✓			✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking		✓			✓
Lane Departure Warning		✓
Pedestrian airbag			✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher			✓	✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Active Bonnet					✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Adaptive Suspension Package		✓
Air Suspension			✓	✓	✓
Off-Road Damper			✓	✓	✓
Transmission
Transmission type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Torsen Limited Slip Differential		✓
Paddle Shifters		✓
Differential Lock			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Premium Brake Calipers		✓
Disc Brakes - Front			✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs			✓	✓	✓
Aluminum Wheels			✓	✓	✓
Infotainment
Touch Screen Size		✓
Voice Recognition Control System		✓
USB		✓			✓
SD Card		✓			✓
MP3		✓			✓
iPod Interface		✓							✓	✓
AUX		✓			✓
DVD		✓
CD Player		✓
Touchscreen		✓			✓
Multi Information Display		✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓
Bluetooth		✓			✓
Premium Brand Audio System		✓
HDMI			✓	✓	✓
Wireless Headphone			✓	✓	✓
Rear Screen			✓	✓	✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Volkswagen Golf

The VW Golf specs vary by model year, but generally include a range of engine options from 1.0L to 2.0L, horsepower ranging from 110 to 300 hp, and features like front-wheel drive, advanced safety systems, and various infotainment options.
The horsepower of a VW Golf varies by model, typically ranging from 147 to 288 HP.
The Volkswagen Golf can be considered fast, especially the GTI and R models, which offer sporty performance.
The Golf R is faster than the Golf GTI.

Volkswagen Golf Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Wheels/brakes

Infotainment

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FAQs about Volkswagen Golf

What are the VW Golf specs?

How much HP is a VW Golf?

Is the Volkswagen Golf a fast car?

Is Golf GTI or R faster?