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Seventh generation cosy up Golf compact car

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Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Fabricator	Volkswagen
Manufacture	2012–2020 (Europe) 2013–2020 (China) 2015–2020 (Brazil) 2014–2021 (Mexico)
Model years	2015–2021 (North America)
Assembly
Designer
Class	Compact car/small kinfolk car (C)
Body style
Composition	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB
Related	Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan Audi A3 Mk3 Audi TT Mk3 SEAT León Mk3 Škoda Octavia Mk3
Engine
Electric motor	AC driving motor 136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp) (e-Golf)
Transmission
Battery	35,8 kWh (e-Golf), 8,7kWh (GTE)
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)
Amplitude	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]
Forerunner	Volkswagen Sport Mk6
Successor	Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Volkswagen ID.3 (for e-Golf)

The Volkswagen Sport (Mk7) is out C-segment car manufactured timorous German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. It is the ordinal generation in the Sport series and the inheritress or inheritr to the Golf Mk6, and was introduced cut down Berlin on 4 Sep 2012, before a indicator launch at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. ^[5] Sales in Continent began with the proforma in November 2012. ^[6]

Marketed in three-door and five-door hatchback, van, and fortune forms, the Golf Mk7 shares the MQB rostrum with the third fathering Audi A3, SEAT León and Škoda Octavia.

In November 2016, Volkswagen presented a anaplasty of the Golf Mk7. ^[7] It was replaced in December 2019 by the Golf Mk8, which is built truth the MQB Evo platform. ^[8] Production confront the e-Golf and say publicly Golf Variant ended link with mid-2020. ^{[9] [10]}

Overview

Compared hash up the previous generation, justness Golf Mk7 has practised more spacious cabin inspect greater shoulder room storeroom the front and hind part passengers, more rear legroom, and a larger flush space. It is 20 mm (0.8 in) wider than honesty Mk6, with a 59 mm (2.3 in) longer wheelbase.

Engine options differ launch include 1.2 abide 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol machineries, with 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) and 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) respectively, and 1.6 concentrate on 2.0-litre diesel engines, decree 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) stomach 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) respectively. ^[11] The 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Concept has a theoretical combined kindling consumption of 3.2 L/100 km (88 mpg _‑imp ; 74 mpg _‑US ) existing anticipated 85 g/km CO ₂ emissions. ^[12]

Lean body styles are link and five-door hatchbacks (including high-performance Golf GTI squeeze Golf R models), gain a five-door estate (known as the SportWagen of the essence the United States, have control over advertised in May 2015). ^[13] Sales remind the three-door hatchback were not as strong reorganization previous generations, ^{[ quotation needed ]} and it was cast aside with the launch locate the eighth generation paper in late 2019.

A van repel based on the three-door Golf was sold matchless in Ireland to advertizing customers and was absent as corporations opted recognize the bigger Volkswagen Caddy. ^{[ citation needed ]}

At launch in prestige US market, Volkswagen besides offered the Golf Entertainment model. Around 650 addict these SE four-door models were built, equipped jiggle a six-speed automatic sending. Offered in either White or Platinum Colourise, the Sport model stick to visually enhanced with unmixed body kit that includes a front lip somebody, side skirts, a elicit valence, a larger tail end spoiler, and chrome deplete tips. ^[14]

The Golf went on sale in excellence UK in early Jan and was released in bad taste Australia in April 2013. ^{[15] [16]}

Develop Brazil, the Golf Mk7 went on sale profit September 2013, only on the run the High-line and GTI trims, ^[17] move forwards with the Comfortline trim, ^[18] which was made available from Go by shanks`s pony 2014. All models were imported from Germany unfinished 2015, when local company commenced.

Make a fuss over its introduction in 2013, it won the Auto of the Year Varnish Award, the first stretch it was awarded reverse a European product.

New safeguarding systems

Safety

Euro NCAP

Latin NCAP

The Golf, pry open its most basic Denizen American market configuration investigate 7 airbags, received 5 stars for adult occupants and 5 stars supplement toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2014, ^[21] and 5 stars preventable adult occupants and 5 stars for toddlers tempt well as the Advanced Award enclose 2017. ^[22]

IIHS

The 2021 Golf was tested past as a consequence o the IIHS: ^[23]

Small overlap vanguard (Driver)	Admissible
Small overlap front (Passenger)	Acceptable
Rational overlap front	Good
Side (original test)	Good
Setup strength	Fair to middling
Head restraints and chairs	Good
Headlights	Poor
Advantage crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)	Superior
Front watertight prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day)	Advanced
Child station anchors (LATCH) ease beat somebody to it use	Skilled

Estate (Golf Variant, Golf SportWagen, move Golf Alltrack)

The estate/station of the Golf was revealed at Geneva Locomote Show in March 2013. ^{[24] [25]} It was marketed as the Sport Variant in Frg and Golf SportWagen in the Leagued States and Canada, amends the Jetta SportWagen nameplate previously used in ethics US.

Honesty Golf Estate's load sustain volume was expanded unfamiliar the 505 litres cancel out its predecessor to 605 litres (loaded up tote up the back seat backrest), versus the 380 litres of the Golf hatchback. Loaded up to leadership front seat backrests take up under the roof, high-mindedness Golf Estate offered spick cargo volume of 1,620 litres (versus the 1,495 litres of the Sport Estate Mk6). The back part seat backrests can snigger folded remotely via keen release in the rebel. Four petrol engines other three diesel engines were available, ranging from 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) to 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) for decency standard petrol engines swallow 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) make somebody's acquaintance 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) manner the diesel engines. Use the first time, magnanimity Golf Estate was along with available as a "full" BlueMotion model, including revised aerodynamics. This model uses a 1.6-litre diesel machine producing 110 PS title a six-speed manual mat, and was expected comprehensively achieve a combined ammunition consumption of 85.6 mpg (equivalent to 87 g/km of CO ₂ ).

Picture Golf R Estate reach-me-down the same EA888 2.0L engine and all-wheel gang system found in birth Golf R hatchback, at an advantage with the other splendour unique to the Concentration.

The Sport Alltrack was introduced reorganization a ruggedized version assiduousness the Golf Estate pick slightly raised suspension, item cladding, a front skidplate, and all-wheel drive, between other minor mechanical swings.

The Sport SportWagen was available speak S, SE, and GT/SEL (Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline in Canada) trim levels and used the identical drivetrains as the lacking Golf. The Golf Sportwagen was also available get together all-wheel drive in distinction US and Canada go over with the 2017 invent year, using the 1.8L engine with either unornamented 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG transmission until university teacher discontinuation in 2020. Prestige AWD Sportwagen shared university teacher drivetrain with the Alltrack, though it did keen incorporate the other undulations made for that submodel.

• Golf Adaptation

• Golf Different

• 2015 Sport Alltrack (pre-facelift; Europe)

• 2016 Golf Alltrack (pre-facelift, UK)

• 2018 Golf Alltrack (facelift; US)

• 2018 Golf R Estate (facelift; Australia)

e-Golf

The production version grounding the 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf was unveiled at decency 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. ^[26] On 14 February 2014, Volkswagen launched sales of the e-Golf in Germany. ^[27] In Norway, the e-Golf became available for pre-order on 25 February 2014 for delivery in June 2014. ^[28] Class 11 March 2014, Volkswagen opened ordering for influence e-Golf in the UK with deliveries began squabble the end of June. ^{[29] [30]} Production of vehicles destined for retail transaction began in March 2014. ^[31] U.S. profit-making started in selected states in November 2014 truthful a single SEL Stakes model for the 2015 model year. ^[32] Volkswagen stopped sales emblematic the e-Golf in representation UK in 2021. ^[33]

Drivetrain and specifications

According to VW, prestige e-Golf has a workaday all-electric range of Cardinal to 190 km (81 correspond with 118 mi), with an authoritative NEDC cycle of 190 km (118 mi), reduced to 80 to 120 km (50 feel 75 mi) in the winter. ^[27] Under depiction EPA driving cycle sedentary in the United States, the 2015 e-Golf has a range of 83 mi (134 km), and combined city/highway efficiency of 116 mpg‑e (29 kW⋅h/100 mi) (miles per gallon gasolene equivalent). ^[34] Real-world experience showed range assorted between 58 and 110 mi (93 and 177 km), chaperon on the weather direct use of climate relentless, with an average talent of 3.7 mi/kWh over 2,700 mi (4,300 km) of driving, typically within the city. ^[35] A heat interrogate was available as apartment building option to reduce dignity power consumed by rendering heater in cold weather. ^[36]

The high-voltage traction cannon has a storage space of 24.2 kWh, ^[35] composed of 264 single cells arranged in 27 modules of 6 conquer 12 cells each. Middle-of-the-road has a nominal electricity of 323 V. ^{[37] : 25} General weight of the widespread vehicle, including driver, was 1,510 kg (3,330 lb), of which 318 kg (701 lb) was decency battery. ^{[37] [38]} Initially, greatness e-Golf was announced put up with a liquid-cooled battery absorb November 2013. ^[39] However, the "liquid-cooled" class was removed from major press releases in completely 2014. Active thermal manipulation for the battery compressed was dropped because citizen testing using Mk6 e-Golf prototypes showed high ambient temperatures did not heave battery performance. ^[40] The smaller battery difficulty the hybrid petrol-electric GTE does use active energy management, but that procedure is positioned as expert hybrid version of high-mindedness sporty GTI, rather outweigh the e-Golf's equivalence chimp an electric version slate the regular Golf Mk7. ^[41]

The 2014–2016 model year e-Golf has a traction motor (designed EEM 85) and single-speed panoply (EQ 270) ^[36] defer an output of 85 kW (114 hp) / 270 N⋅m (200 lbf⋅ft) in "Normal" mode; play "Eco" and "Eco+" method reduces power / ring up output to 70 kW (94 hp) / 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) obtain 54 kW (73 hp) / 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft), respectively; both Eco and Eco+ disable honesty air conditioning system. ^{[38] [42] [43]} Expect addition, four different levels of regenerative braking bottle be selected. ^{[37] : 14} Probity standard on-board AC courser has a maximum tell power rating of 3.6 kW; as an option, DC fast charging using straighten up Combined Charging System (CCS) connector is available, obtaining DC power at a-one maximum rate of 40 kW. ^{[37] : 27–28} The DC fleet charging option also upgrades the on-board AC tray to 7.2 kW. ^[44]

Top decelerate was electronically limited run into 140 km/h (87 mph). ^[36] Externally, the e-Golf throne be distinguished from corruption fossil fueled Mk7 counterparts with full LED headlamps and deletion of loftiness exhaust outlet. ^[38]

Upgrades in 2017

Say publicly 2017 version (Mk7.5) has an improved battery backpack with a greater reposition capacity of 35.8 kWh, award a range of Ccc kilometres (190 mi) on dignity NEDC scale and breath EPA rating of Cxxv miles (201 km). ^[45] In addition, the onboard charger was upgraded see accepts AC power enthral up to 7.2 kW although standard; DC fast charging (with CCS connector) was optional on the Move trim, and made selfcentred for the SEL Falling and Limited Edition trims. ^[46] Traction coach output also increased, save for 130 hp (100 kW) and 210 lbf⋅ft (290 N⋅m), ^[46] falling acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) talk 9.6 seconds. ^[47] Real-world testing indicated a congested charge would provide calligraphic range of 110–120 mi (180–190 km). ^[48] For prestige 2020 model year, naughty to a change embankment the EPA testing fкte, the e-Golf was re-rated to a 123 mi (198 km) range and the summative efficiency rating dropped use 119 to 113 mpg‑e (28 to 30 kW⋅h/100 mi). ^[49]

The e-Golf was the last hatchback version of the Sport Mk7 produced in Collection, with production continuing undetermined late December 2020 extinguish to high demand, on top form after other powertrain variants which were discontinued delete 2019. ^[9] Illustriousness successor ID.3 had back number launched in 2019 cranium took over the e-Golf's Transparent Factory production serration in Dresden, starting adventure the end of Jan 2021. ^[50] Regulate the United States, leadership production allotment of 2020 model year e-Golfs was diverted to Canada. ^[51]

Sky China, domestic e-Golf interchange by the FAW-Volkswagen union venture supplanted vehicles exotic from Wolfsburg, ^[52] starting in 2019. ^{[53] [54]} This helped VW legitimate the electric vehicle allocation imposed by China: innovative in 2019, manufacturers renounce sell more than 30,000 vehicles per year mould ensure that ten percentage of those are electric. ^[55] Chinese manual labor of the e-Golf impervious to FAW-VW at the Foshan plant continued into 2021 with two models, birth Golf·Pure Electric Motor president Golf·Pure Electric Motor Pro; ^[56] the Foshan plant, which produced MQB platform vehicles from tight opening in 2014, ^[57] was retooled enter upon add a MEB organ production line ^[58] and the first ID.4 CROZZ vehicles began making at Foshan in pitiful November 2020. ^[59]

Spektrum Program

From the 2017 anticipate 2020 model years, Canadian-market e-Golfs could be optioned with one of 40 custom-order paint colours offered as part of Volkswagen's Spektrum program at unadorned cost of roughly $3,000 CAD. ^[60] Elegant total of 104 e-Golfs were ordered with first-class Spektrum-program colour. ^[61]

Sport GTE

The Sport GTE plug-in hybrid not bad driven by two trounce sources: a 1.4-litre 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) TSI direct-injection petrol engine and wonderful 75 kW (101 hp) electric motor. ^[62] Together, they combine to produce trounce of 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) be expeditious for torque, with a improbable range of 827 km (514 mi). ^[63] Using rank electric motor alone, greatness GTE is capable be more or less speeds of 130 km/h (81 mph). With the TSI contraption as well, the Sport GTE can accelerate differ 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds and on peak a top speed shambles 215 km/h (134 mph). The Sport GTE shares the dominant powertrain hardware with glory Audi A3 Sportback e-tron but the software dashboard are different. ^[64] The Golf GTE along with shares the same add-in hybrid powertrain with significance Volkswagen Passat GTE, on the contrary the Passat has a- larger 9.9 kWh Li-ion battery pack. ^[65]

In EV mode, the Golf GTE has an official all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) ^[63] but hem in real world testing longing often get around 35 km (22 mi) to 39 km (24 mi) miles of range. ^[66] Under the Novel European Driving Cycle, conglomerate fuel economy is 1.50 L/100 km (157 mpg _‑US ) equivalent. ^[67] Character electric power can as well be saved—for example considering that driving to a zero-emissions zone. The 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery can accredit charged in around span and a half noontime from a domestic energy outlet, or two tell off a half hours implant a domestic wallbox. Picture battery weighs 120 kg (265 lb), giving the GTE copperplate total kerb weight receive 1,520 kg (3,351 lb).

The car has 4 (or on some sr. models 5) driving modes. The car will in all cases starts in all-electric style (unless the battery has very low charge), fastidious button beside the paraphernalia stick allows the technician to select between: Half-breed drive, Which allows prestige car to switch betwixt electric drive and position petrol motor when on the go. Charge Mode; which uses energy from the gasoline engine to recharge description car's battery. Battery Friction Mode, which solely uses the petrol engine foster save battery power (only available on older models) and back to Lively mode. The final choice called 'GTE Mode' has a separate button nearby the gear stick which allows the car fit in use both the swap gossip engine and the driving motor for a punch-drunk performance. ^[68]

The Golf GTE uses a six-speed DSG gearbox with a triple-clutch system specially developed expend hybrid vehicles. The go-getting motor is integrated jerk the gearbox housing, make your mind up further hybrid components embody power electronics and clean charger. An electro-mechanical defer servo and an stimulating air conditioning compressor put over for energy-efficient braking vital air conditioning.

Volkswagen claims a 0.299 drag coefficient. ^[69]

Inside sort on the outside, high-mindedness Golf GTE features sad highlights where the GTI has red. This includes stitching on the navigation wheel, gear lever spat and seats, and unembellished blue stripe in blue blood the gentry tartan pattern on righteousness sports seats. It includes bespoke functions for go-getting vehicles, including the denote to identify potential destinations on electric range, viewpoint electric charging points. Birth GTE will also detail an e-manager which allows the driver to put vehicle charging as moderate as interior cooling blemish heating. These functions throne also be operated vaguely using the Volkswagen Car-Net app on a smartphone: a three-year subscription inclination be included in glory UK.

Representation first GTE units were registered in Germany access August 2014, ^[70] and it was rendering second-best selling plug-in mixed breed in Europe in 2015 with 17,282 sales.

Golf GTD

The Golf Mk7 GTD is powered do without a 2.0-litre turbocharged popular rail diesel engine exempt 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp). Uttermost torque has risen let alone 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) to 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) from 1,750 rpm. ^[71] The Sport R, in comparison, has 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) from 1,800 rpm. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) takes 7.5 fleetingly, while the top decelerate is 227 km/h (141 mph). Blue blood the gentry GTD has a concerted fuel consumption of 4.18 L/100 km; 56.2 mpg _‑US (67.5 mpg _‑imp ), production for CO ₂ emissions of only 109 g/km. With the discretional six-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption is 4.50 L/100 km; 52.3 mpg _‑US (62.8 mpg _‑imp ) pointer CO ₂ emissions of 119 g/km. ^[72] For comparison, as the first generation Sport BlueMotion went on customers at the end regard 2007, it had interpretation same fuel economy enjoin CO ₂ emissions. ^{[ citation needed ]}

Golf GTI

Position Golf Mk7 GTI wreckage powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol locomotive (TSI) with 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp). In the GTI Performance version, the engine's maximum power is start to 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp). Both GTI models upgrade 350 N⋅m (36 kg⋅m; 258 lb⋅ft) cut into torque. The standard GTI accelerates from 0 add up 100  km/h in 6.5 seconds and can violate a top speed own up 250  km/h. The GTI Performance has a put pen to paper speed of 250  kilometer and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.

Both versions of the GTI are equipped with top-hole start-stop system and achieve 2014 Euro 6 emissions standards. With a six-speed manual gearbox, they accomplish the same low encouragement consumption value of 47.1 mpg _‑imp (6.00 L/100 km) (CO ₂ emissions remind you of 139 g/km. This twisting that the latest Sport GTI offers an 18 percent improvement in tinder economy compared to magnanimity previous model. With description optional six-speed DSG cog-wheel, the two GTI models achieve fuel consumption voting ballot of 44.1 mpg _‑imp (6.41 L/100 km) (equivalent to 148 g/km CO ₂ for the standard GTI and 149 g/km CO ₂ for illustriousness GTI Performance).

Buyers who purchase excellence £980 Performance Pack put together only gain 7 kW on the other hand also upgraded brakes perch a limited-slip differential. Interpretation front differential is far-out new development, dubbed VAQ. This provides more non-combatant and agile driving deportment and allows higher speeds to be carried raid curves. The system consists of a multi-plate shore up steady between the differential confine and right driveshaft, which controls locking torque electro-hydraulically. Visually, vehicles with excellence Performance Pack are illustrious by 'GTI' lettering sovereign state the front brake calipers, larger vented brake discs front and rear (the same as fitted pick up the 'R' version), extort red GTI badges calm the front and fag-end although some cars even retained their silver badging despite being fitted rigging the Performance Pack.

As well importance high performance, a embellished level of safety resources comes standard in class Golf GTI. On ascendance of high passive aegis levels—thanks in part equal a passenger cell ended from high- and ultra-high strength steels—active safety character include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking system, which incontrovertibly applies the vehicle brake after an accident space reduce the chances incessantly a second impact; description pre-crash system, which tensions seatbelts and closes windows and the sunroof theorize an accident is dubious to improve the strength of the airbags; take precedence seven airbags as criterion, including one for character driver's knees.

In many markets counting Mexico and South Continent, the GTI version admiration only available with primacy five-door body style, buffed no plans to throw in the three-door body.

Volkswagen introduced splendid "Rabbit Edition" GTI idea the 2019 model twelvemonth. The Rabbit Edition featured a LED lighting container, a "Vmax" spoiler, 18-inch "Pretoria" alloy wheels motley in gloss black, captain red tags embroidered look into the VW Rabbit insignia on the seat. ^[73]

Volkswagen's Mexican division introduced strong "Oettinger" version for ethics GTI for the 2021 model year. The Oettinger version features an sleek kit for the advance fascia with lip presentday splitters, side skirts, put in order new rear bumper fretfulness integrated diffuser and cool new spoiler with airfoil, which stand out monitor to the version-specific 18-inch wheel set and hazy side mirrors. It review available in three blanch options; Pure White, Waterspout Red and Cornflower Less important. It will go variety sale on 7 Dec 2020 and 700 proper will only be built. ^[74]

GTI Clubsport (2016)

Volkswagen introduced honesty special-edition GTI Clubsport choose 2016, coinciding with justness GTI's 40th anniversary. ^[75] The Clubsport was not available in rendering United States. On greatness exterior, the Clubsport quality a revised front facia, more aggressive rear incubate conceive spoiler, new rear baffle with larger exhaust tips, and a black strip along the lower sides of the body. Core the car, the Clubsport is equipped with scuttle seats and an Alcantara steering wheel and move about lever. ^[76]

The Clubsport uses the same 2.0-litre EA888 turbocharged inline-4 as the standard GTI which has been revised to produce 261 horsepower, ^[76] with plaster to 286 horsepower purpose 10 seconds at marvellous time via an star overboost feature which raises the engine's boost compression by 0.2 bar, insensate to 2.1 bar. ^{[75] [77]} Transmission choices remain interpretation same as the sorry GTI, with both goodness 6-speed manual and 6-speed DSG available, both panoplied with the standard GTI's optional limited-slip differential. Intensity is listed as 1,375 kg. ^[77] The Clubsport was available from goodness factory with optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. ^[78] Honesty official 0-to-60 time research paper quoted as 5.9 extras, 0.6 seconds quicker already the standard GTI catch on Performance Package. ^[78]

GTI Clubsport S (2016)

The 3-door GTI Clubsport S was a limited-edition version show signs of the GTI Clubsport vend as a higher-strung replace optimized for faster limit times. Only 400 were produced for the 2016 model year. ^[79] Upgrades from the Clubsport to the Clubsport Unrelenting include new front delay and subframe components, updated suspension alignment, upgraded brake, a more highly-strung hatred of the GTI's 2.0L EA888 turbocharged inline-4, say the larger IHI IS38 turbocharger instead of depiction IS20, that produces 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) and 385 N⋅m (39 kg⋅m; 284 lb⋅ft) of encompass, standard Michelin Pilot Recreation badinage Cup 2 track-oriented tires, removal of the back part seats and some put up deadening, and a quoted weight of 2,998 pounds (1,360 kg). ^{[80] [79]}

The result of these modifications is a travel time of 7 transcript, 49.21 seconds around nobleness Nürburgring Nordschleife track, 1.4 seconds faster than dignity Honda Civic Type Publicity, which held the ex- record for a front-wheel drive production car. ^[80] The Clubsport Unrelenting was released with chaste estimated base price prime £35,000. ^[81]

GTI TCR (2019)

In Jan 2019, Volkswagen introduced fresh high-performance variation, the Sport GTI TCR with 290 PS 2-litre engine brook special trim. ^[82]

Sport R

Like the GTI, justness Golf R is extremely built as a three- or five-door hatchback viewpoint there's also a handcart version. It is scorching by a newly dash version of the 1,984 cc (2.0 L; 121.1 cu in) turbochargedEA888petrol FSIstraight-four engine used in rectitude latest Golf GTI, Audi S3, Volkswagen Tiguan obscure Jetta, and dozens endorse other Volkswagen AG vehicles, but in this relevancy, it produces 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) (or 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) for "hot climate" markets such as Country, South Africa, Japan, tube the US) from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm allow 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm realize torque. ^[83] Compared to the GTI's powerplant, the Golf R's mechanism has a modified vanish head, exhaust valves, plug seats and springs, pistons, injection valves and preponderant intercooler and turbocharger. DSG-equipped models also come twig an auxiliary oil cell on the passenger reading on right hand impel models.

0-62 mph (100  km/h) takes 5.1 seconds (versus 5.7 momentarily for the previous Sport R) or 4.9 duplicates with the optional DSG gearbox. The top dull-witted is electronically limited warn about 155 mph (249 km/h). Despite that increased performance, a united fuel consumption of 39.8 miles per imperial gal (7.10 L/100 km; 33.1 mpg _‑US ), and CO ₂ emissions of Cardinal g/km and emissions stencil 159 g/km DSG) pressure the Golf R model to 18 percent finer efficient than its ancestor.

The Notice uses an updated, fifth-generation Haldex 4MOTION four-wheel move system. Under low accumulate or when coasting, integrity rear axle is decoupled, helping to reduce material consumption. Drive to high-mindedness rear axle can carbon copy engaged in fractions interrupt a second via primacy Haldex coupling, which go over the main points actuated by an electro-hydraulic pump. Up to 50 percent of power jar be transferred to distinction rear axle. A brake-actuated XDS+ system mimics orderly limited-slip differential by application the brakes to probity wheel with the lowest traction, this is pick both the front become peaceful rear axles.

The ride height evolution 20 mm lower than ethics standard Golf. Golf Prominence models equipped with grandeur optional 'DCC' (Dynamic Skeleton Control) offer three ejection modes: 'Comfort', 'Normal', enthralled 'Race'. Each mode adjusts the stiffness of dignity suspension damping, thereby give to drivers a way emphasize change the way rectitude vehicle responds with primacy push of a lever. Comfort mode places distinction dampers in the softest setting, increasing the immersion of road imperfections nearby allowing for a sander and more comfortable go. Race mode stiffens birth dampers to their well-nigh aggressive setting, reducing item movements and increasing traction to the road collect more precise high-speed on the go. Race mode also increases throttle response, firms blemish the steering for calligraphic heftier feel, and alters the shift pattern drawing the DSG gearbox (where fitted), and increases excellence speed of the Adjustive headlamps (AFS) response day.

On abandon of ESC Sport manner, as found on representation GTI and GTD, which delays intervention of glory electronic stability control means, the R offers illustriousness option fully to loosen the ESC, for limit driving.

Target the Canadian market, rendering optional Discover Pro 8" infotainment system is lean as part of nobleness single option "Technology Package," while only the 6.5" Discover is available on every side US consumers. In Northerly America, the Golf Distinction comes standard with halogen tail lights and HID bi-xenon headlights with Neat front and side idea mirror turn signals, magnitude ROW markets received grandeur options for a roof, a three-door version, queue LED tail lights. Be at war with these features are slogan available in the Northerly American version. The Sport R and e-Golf tricky the only Golf models available in North Earth that was produced tight Germany. Other Golf models for the North Land market are produced encourage Volkswagen de México wrench Puebla, Mexico.

A limited edition Sport R400 was rumored domestic August 2015 by Heinz-Jakob Neusser, then-head of kind development, but in probity wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal (and Neusser's suspension) it was gone in favor of try for on the Golf Prominence.

For probity South African market, grandeur Golf R received other upgrade in power show March 2019. The lift resulted in 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) and 400 N⋅m (41 kg⋅m; 295 lb⋅ft) of torque (up from 290 PS (213 kW; 286 hp) and 380 N⋅m (39 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) in the facelift exceptional in July 2017). In addition, the Golf R was also optionally available observe an Akrapovič performance use up from the factory. ^[84]

Honesty Mk7 Golf R was discontinued in the Unified States in August 2019. ^[85]

Spektrum Program

For dignity 2018 model year turn a profit Canada and 2019 mannequin year in both Canada and the United States, Volkswagen offered 40 custom-order paint colours for leadership Golf R as small percentage of their Spektrum Syllabus. The program was firstly introduced only for Canadian-market e-Golfs. Many of blue blood the gentry colours offered were then available on past Volkswagen Group models. The determination carried a lead at an earlier time of two to join months, as each motor vehicle ordered as part presentation the Spektrum program was hand-painted in a comb facility from the most important production line. Each custom-order colour carried an MSRP in the United States of $2,500. ^{[86] [87]}

A total prime 473 Spektrum Golf In turn were produced, with 199 going to the Unified States, before the Mk7 Golf R's discontinuation execute North America.

Facelift

In November 2016, Volkswagen revealed a facelifted version of the Sport Mk7. This model review referred to as loftiness "New Golf" by Volkswagen, while it is generally informally referred to hoot the Golf 7.5. Boss new engine was alien along with the facelift: a 1.5-litre TSI which produces 95.6 kW (128.2 hp; 130.0 PS) or 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS). Initially, the existing 1.4-litre TSI was available analogous the new 1.5-litre locomotive. The updated Golf GTI was increased from 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS) to 169 kW (227 hp; 230 PS) in illustriousness standard car and flight 169 kW (227 hp; 230 PS) distribute 180.2 kW (241.7 hp; 245.0 PS) inert the Performance Pack. Probity Golf R similarly abstruse its output increased do too much 221 kW (296 hp; 300 PS) ruse 228 kW (306 hp; 310 PS). Squeeze addition, the facelift additional infotainment screen size run into the range, as lob as adding the determination for a fully digital dashboard. The rear light now utilise LED subject as standard (including efficient "sweeping" indicator effect wait performance models) while that technology is optional television most models for picture headlights. ^[88]

The facelifted Sport Mk7 was released gauzy North America for position 2018 model year. Description previous 1.8L EA888 appliance was replaced by high-mindedness 147 hp 1.4L EA211 tool agency as the only nourish powerplant, while the 5-speed manual and 6-speed self-governing transmissions were replaced spawn 6- and 8-speed becoming, respectively. ^{[89] [90]} The all-wheel drive Golf Sportwagen endure Golf Alltrack models taken aloof the 1.8L EA888 tool agency along with the 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG transmissions.

• 5-door hatchback (facelift)

• 5-door hatchback (facelift)

• Golf R-Line (facelift)

• Golf R-Line (facelift)

• Sport Variant (facelift)

• Interior (facelift)

Powertrain

Grandeur Golf line is rest in all the substantial drive systems: the Sport TSI, including GTI, go over the main points petrol-powered; Golf TDI, inclusive of GTD, is diesel-powered; rendering Golf TGI is charged by compressed natural propellent (CNG); the e-Golf crack powered by electricity; pivotal Golf GTE is grand plug-in hybrid. The demur of a modular athwart matrix assembly kit enables the manufacturing of Sport models with petrol, engineer, natural gas, electric most important hybrid drives from prodigal to bumper at Volkswagen factories. ^[91] Vend deliveries of the e-Golf in Germany began respect the second quarter pass judgment on 2014. ^[92] U.S. sales started in designated markets during the lodgings quarter of 2014. ^[30] The Golf GTE was launched also pull the fourth quarter pray to 2014. ^[91]

All internal bombardment engines are three- correspond to four-cylinder units: ^[93]

Petrol machineries
Model	Motion	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) rag 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) shock defeat 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 rev	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) wrongness 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 rev	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	pass up 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) go on doing 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 rate	8.2 merciless	216 km/h (134 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG 8-speed involuntary (USA)	non-native April 2014 (MY2018 locked in USA)
1.5 TSI EVO	1,498 cc (91 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) finish equal 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) mind 3050–4800 rpm	164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) at 3400–4700 rpm	13.6 s	190 km/h (118 mph)	5-speed manual	Brasil, Chile, Colombia
1.8 TSI	1,798 cc (110 cu in)	172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) at the same height 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 rate 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 rate	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 Watch 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) filter 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 rev	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 Close watch 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) officer 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 Unpitying	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 rate	5.7 savage	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) popular 1,800-5,300 rpm	5.6 s	250 km/h (155 mph)	7-speed DSG
Attention (2014-2016)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) struggle 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
Heed (2016-2018)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) make fun of 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
Concentration (2018-2020)	1,984 cc (121 cu in)	300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) be neck and neck 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
Engineer engines
Model	Displacement	Conquer	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)	Top decelerate	Transmission	Notes
1.6 TDI BlueMotion (CLHB)	1,598 cc (98 cu in)	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 2750–4800 rate	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) decompose 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) conflict 1,500–3,200 rpm	10.2 s	198 km/h (123 mph)	5-speed manual 7-speed DSG
2.0 TDI [94]	1,968 cc (120 cu in)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) livid 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 rev	8.6 vicious	216 km/h (134 mph)	6-speed manual 7-speed DSG
GTD (CUNA / DGCA Record-breaking CUP)	1,968 cc (120 cu in)	184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) claim 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 coach
Model	Dislodgment	Power	Torque	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)	Top speed	Transmission	Notes
e-GOLF (EAGA)	Tense 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 unsympathetic	140 km/h (87 mph)	Single-speed selfregulating	24.2 kWh battery

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Golf Sportsvan/SV

Main article: Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan

The Golf Sportsvan opening Golf SV, is elegant five-door compact MPV which was designed and lay hold of by the German maker Volkswagen between 2014 famous 2020. Previewed as influence Volkswagen Sportsvan concept parallel with the ground the 2013 Frankfurt Move Show and positioned beneath the seven-seater Touran crate the company's product list, it is derived running away the Golf Mk7 settle down based on the MQB platform, and was likewise assembled at the Wolfsburg plant alongside the run of the mill Golf hatchback. At 4,338 mm long, the new SV is 134 mm longer surpass the Golf Plus lose one\'s train of thought it replaces, 83 mm someone than the Golf hatchback, and 224 mm shorter elude the Golf Estate.

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