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Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf appears in the database for 19 model years, from 2000 to 2021. Combined fuel consumption improved from 9.8 l/100km in 2000 to 7.1 l/100km in 2021. Fuel: Diesel, Regular Gasoline, Single Fuel. NHTSA recorded recalls in 19 of these model years.

Volkswagen Golf
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Model years2000–202119 years in the database
Versions listed67
Combined economy6.7–9.8 l/100kmbest: 6.7 l/100km (2015)
Kerb weight1,318–1,552 kg
Years with recalls19 of 19most: 12 in 2015

Fuel economy by year

Combined consumption, l/100 km. Lower is better.

9.86.72000: 9.8 l/100km2001: 9.8 l/100km2002: 9.8 l/100km2003: 9.8 l/100km2004: 9.8 l/100km2005: 9.8 l/100km2006: 9.8 l/100km2010: 7.3 l/100km2011: 7.3 l/100km2012: 7.3 l/100km2013: 9.1 l/100km2014: 9.1 l/100km2015: 6.7 l/100km2016: 8.1 l/100km2017: 8.1 l/100km2018: 8.1 l/100km2019: 7.3 l/100km2020: 7.6 l/100km2021: 7.1 l/100km20002021

Year by year

YearVersionsEngineCombinedCO2WeightRecallsNCAP
202121,395 cc7.1 l/100km165.9 g/km1,318 kg15
202021,395 cc7.6 l/100km177.1 g/km1,552 kg25
201921,395 cc7.3 l/100km170.3 g/km1,552 kg65
201821,800 cc8.1 l/100km192 g/km1,552 kg65
201721,800 cc8.1 l/100km189.5 g/km1,445 kg55
201621,800 cc8.1 l/100km189.5 g/km1,445 kg95
201541,968 cc6.7 l/100km181.4 g/km1,445 kg12—
201432,480 cc9.1 l/100km212.5 g/km1,508 kg5—
201342,500 cc9.1 l/100km208.2 g/km1,490 kg5—
201242,000 cc7.3 l/100km195.7 g/km1,376 kg6—
201142,000 cc7.3 l/100km195.7 g/km1,490 kg6—
201042,000 cc7.3 l/100km197.6 g/km—4—
200642,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—3—
200542,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—4—
200442,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—6—
200342,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—6—
200242,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—7—
200162,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—9—
200062,000 cc9.8 l/100km230.1 g/km—8—

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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

Figures come from the datasets above for each model year. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on them.

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