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2020 Volkswagen Golf

22 specifications · 7 categories ·6 sources · US market

Engine

Displacement1,395 cc85 cu inS9
Cylinders4S7
FuelRegular GasolineS7
Engine familyLVGAV01.4V3PS9

Fuel economy

Combined7.6 l/100km31.0 mpgS7
Urban8.4 l/100km28.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km36.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2177.1 g/kmS7
Emission standardL3SULEV30S9

Transmission and drive

TransmissionManual 6-spdS7
Gears7S9
DriveFront-Wheel DriveS7

Dimensions and weight

Length4,560 mm180 inS21
Width1,800 mm71 inS21
Height1,480 mm58 inS21
Wheelbase2,630 mm104 inS21
Kerb weight1,552 kg3,422 lbS21

Body and chassis

Vehicle typeLDV/Passenger CarS9
EPA size classCompact CarsS7

Safety and recalls

NCAP overall5S2
Recall campaigns2S3
Complaints6S4

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km1,138 litrescalc
Per cylinder349 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,347calc
Cost per 100 km$8.98calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Volkswagen Golf 1.4l Automatic (S8)1,400 ccAutomatic (S8)7.3 l/100km174 g/km
Volkswagen Golf 1.4l Manual 6-spd1,400 ccManual 6-spd7.6 l/100km177.1 g/km

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA 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.