Volkswagen Golf Mk8 specs: all versions
2019–present · 8 versions in our catalog. Read the full story

- 1.0 l TSI81 kW (110 PS)PetrolHatchback
- 1.5 l TSI110 kW (150 PS)PetrolHatchback
- 2.0 l TDI110 kW (150 PS)DieselHatchback
- 1.4 l TSI eHybrid150 kW (204 PS)Plug-in hybridHatchback
- 1.4 l GTE TSI plug-in hybrid180 kW (245 PS)Plug-in hybridHatchback
- 2.0 l GTI TSI180 kW (245 PS)PetrolHatchback
- 2.0 l GTI Clubsport TSI221 kW (300 PS)PetrolHatchback
- 2.0 l R TSI DSG235 kW (320 PS)PetrolHatchback
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI | 1.0 l · Petrol1,000 cc | 81 kW110 PS · 109 hp | 200 Nm148 lb-ft | - | - |
| 1.5 TSI | 1.5 l · Petrol1,500 cc | 110 kW150 PS · 148 hp | 250 Nm184 lb-ft | - | - |
| 2.0 TDI | 2.0 l · Diesel2,000 cc | 110 kW150 PS · 148 hp | 360 Nm266 lb-ft | - | - |
| 1.4 TSI eHybrid | 1.4 l · Plug-in hybrid1,400 cc | 150 kW204 PS · 201 hp | 350 Nm258 lb-ft | 6-sp Dual-clutch | - |
| GTE 1.4 TSI plug-in hybrid | 1.4 l · Plug-in hybrid1,400 cc | 180 kW245 PS · 241 hp | 400 Nm295 lb-ft | 6-sp Dual-clutch | - |
| GTI 2.0 TSI | 2.0 l · Petrol2,000 cc | 180 kW245 PS · 241 hp | 370 Nm273 lb-ft | - | Front-wheel drive |
| GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI | 2.0 l · Petrol2,000 cc | 221 kW300 PS · 296 hp | 400 Nm295 lb-ft | - | Front-wheel drive |
| R 2.0 TSI DSG | 2.0 l · Petrol2,000 cc | 235 kW320 PS · 315 hp | 420 Nm310 lb-ft | 7-sp Dual-clutch | - |
Performance
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Fuel consumption | Range | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI | 10.2 s0–62 mph | 202 km/h126 mph | 5.3 l/100 km44.4 mpg US · 53.3 mpg UK | - | 121 g/km |
| 1.5 TSI | 8.5 s0–62 mph | 224 km/h139 mph | 5.5 l/100 km42.8 mpg US · 51.4 mpg UK | - | 125 g/km |
| 2.0 TDI | 8.8 s0–62 mph | 223 km/h139 mph | 4.3 l/100 km54.7 mpg US · 65.7 mpg UK | - | 112 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI eHybrid | 7.4 s0–62 mph | 220 km/h137 mph | - | 71 km44 mi | - |
| GTE 1.4 TSI plug-in hybrid | 6.7 s0–62 mph | 225 km/h140 mph | - | - | - |
| GTI 2.0 TSI | 6.3 s0–62 mph | 250 km/h155 mph | - | - | - |
| GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI | 5.6 s0–62 mph | 250 km/h155 mph | 7.4 l/100 km31.8 mpg US · 38.2 mpg UK | - | 169 g/km |
| R 2.0 TSI DSG | 4.7 s0–62 mph | 250 km/h155 mph | 8.2 l/100 km28.7 mpg US · 34.4 mpg UK | - | 187 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Kerb weight | Boot | Fuel tank | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | 1,264 kg2,787 lb | 381 l13.5 cu ft | 45 l11.9 gal US | - |
| 1.5 TSI | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | 1,331 kg2,934 lb | 381 l13.5 cu ft | 50 l13.2 gal US | - |
| 2.0 TDI | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | 1,428 kg3,148 lb | 381 l13.5 cu ft | 50 l13.2 gal US | - |
| 1.4 TSI eHybrid | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | 1,590 kg3,505 lb | 273 l9.6 cu ft | 40 l10.6 gal US | 10 kWh |
| GTE 1.4 TSI plug-in hybrid | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | - | - | - | - |
| GTI 2.0 TSI | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | - | - | - | - |
| GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | 1,459 kg3,217 lb | - | - | - |
| R 2.0 TSI DSG | 4,284 mm168.7 in | 1,789 mm70.4 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in | 2,636 mm103.8 in | 1,567 kg3,455 lb | - | - | - |