Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Golf VII?

2008–2012 vs 2012–2019 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Golf VI 4,534 mm, Golf VII 4,562 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Golf VI 505 l, Golf VII 605 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km, Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km.
Power: Golf VI 77–155 kW, Golf VII 77–162 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf VI 26 items (Trendline), Golf VII 29 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf VII from €11,200 (1 listing); no Golf VI is listed right now.

Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2019 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →1 listing from €11,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–20191 listing · from €11,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,199 mm–4,534 mm	Length4,255 mm–4,562 mm
Width	Width1,779 mm–1,786 mm	Width1,799 mm
Height	Height1,423 mm–1,504 mm	Height1,442 mm–1,492 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,637 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–505 l	Trunk volume272 l–605 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,524 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank40 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2012	Production years2012–2019
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed246 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Highline	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€11,200

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Golf VII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VII 4,562 mm, Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,637 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 605 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Golf VII?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km (1.4 TSI GTE).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf VI or Volkswagen Golf VII?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf VI makes 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VII 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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