2015 Volkswagen Golf
Engine
| Displacement | 1,968 cc120 cu in | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | S7 |
| Fuel | Diesel | S7 |
| Engine family | FVGAV02.0VAL | S9 |
| Configuration | Diesel | S7 |
Fuel economy
| Combined | 6.7 l/100km35.0 mpg | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Urban | 7.8 l/100km30.0 mpg | S7 |
| Extra-urban | 5.5 l/100km43.0 mpg | S7 |
Emissions
| CO2 | 181.4 g/km | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Emission standard | L3ULEV125 | S9 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd | S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | 6 | S9 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | S7 |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,560 mm180 in | S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm71 in | S21 |
| Height | 1,480 mm58 in | S21 |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm104 in | S21 |
| Kerb weight | 1,445 kg3,186 lb | S21 |
Body and chassis
| Vehicle type | LDV/Passenger Car | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact Cars | S7 |
Safety and recalls
| Recall campaigns | 12 | S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints | 131 | S4 |
Calculated
Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.
| Fuel per 15,000 km | 1,008 litres | calc |
|---|---|---|
| Per cylinder | 492 cc | calc |
| Fuel cost per year | $1,739 | calc |
| Cost per 100 km | $11.59 | calc |
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Transmission | Combined | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 1.8l Automatic (S6) | 1,800 cc | Automatic (S6) | 8.1 l/100km | 192 g/km |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.8l Manual 5-spd | 1,800 cc | Manual 5-spd | 8.1 l/100km | 189.5 g/km |
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0l Automatic (AM-S6) | 2,000 cc | Automatic (AM-S6) | 6.7 l/100km | 181.4 g/km |
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0l Manual 6-spd | 2,000 cc | Manual 6-spd | 6.7 l/100km | 181.4 g/km |
Sources
S21Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-CanadaS3NHTSA Recalls PD-USGovS4NHTSA Complaints PD-USGovS7FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGovS9EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov
Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.