Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback first introduced in 1974 and has since become one of the most popular and enduring models worldwide. Over multiple generations, the Golf has evolved significantly in design, dimensions, and technology while maintaining its reputation for practicality and driving dynamics. Each generation reflects changes in size, featuring gradually increased length, width, and interior space to meet evolving market demands. The Golf offers a diverse range of trims, from economical versions to high-performance GTI and R editions.

Current Generations

2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024)

1487 mm
L:4651 mm | W:2073 mm

2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant (facelift 2024)

  • Production Year: 2025
  • Model Year: 2024
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4631 - 4651 mm182.3 - 183.1 in15.2 - 15.3 ft
  • Width: 2073 mm81.6 in6.8 ft
  • Height: 1462 - 1487 mm57.6 - 58.5 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 611 liter21.6 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1642 liter58.0 cu ft

2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII (facelift 2024)

1483 mm
L:4296 mm | W:2073 mm

2024 Volkswagen Golf VIII (facelift 2024)

  • Production Year: 2025
  • Model Year: 2024
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4282 - 4296 mm168.6 - 169.1 in14.0 - 14.1 ft
  • Width: 2073 mm81.6 in6.8 ft
  • Height: 1454 - 1483 mm57.2 - 58.4 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 273 - 381 liter9.6 - 13.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1129 - 1237 liter39.9 - 43.7 cu ft

Discontinued Generations

2020 Volkswagen Golf VIII

1491 mm
L:4295 mm | W:2073 mm

2020 Volkswagen Golf VIII

  • Production Years: 2020 - 2024
  • Model Year: 2020
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4284 - 4295 mm168.7 - 169.1 in14.1 - 14.1 ft
  • Width: 2027 - 2073 mm79.8 - 81.6 in6.7 - 6.8 ft
  • Height: 1456 - 1491 mm57.3 - 58.7 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 273 - 564 liter9.6 - 19.9 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 977 - 1237 liter34.5 - 43.7 cu ft

2021 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1498 mm
L:4644 mm | W:2073 mm

2021 Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

  • Production Years: 2020 - 2024
  • Model Year: 2021
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4633 - 4644 mm182.4 - 182.8 in15.2 - 15.2 ft
  • Width: 2073 mm81.6 in6.8 ft
  • Height: 1466 - 1498 mm57.7 - 59.0 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 611 liter21.6 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1624 - 1642 liter57.4 - 58.0 cu ft

2021 Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack

1510 mm
L:4639 mm | W:2073 mm

2021 Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack

  • Production Years: 2020 - 2023
  • Model Year: 2021
Body Styles: WagonSUV
  • Length: 4639 mm182.6 in15.2 ft
  • Width: 2073 mm81.6 in6.8 ft
  • Height: 1510 mm59.4 in5.0 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 611 liter21.6 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1624 liter57.4 cu ft

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)

1492 mm
L:4276 mm | W:2027 mm

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)

  • Production Years: 2017 - 2021
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4258 - 4276 mm167.6 - 168.3 in14.0 - 14.0 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1436 - 1492 mm56.5 - 58.7 in4.7 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 272 - 493 liter9.6 - 17.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1162 - 1521 liter41.0 - 53.7 cu ft

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (facelift 2017)

1515 mm
L:4586 mm | W:2027 mm

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (facelift 2017)

  • Production Years: 2017 - 2020
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4562 - 4586 mm179.6 - 180.6 in15.0 - 15.0 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1472 - 1515 mm58.0 - 59.6 in4.8 - 5.0 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 605 - 861 liter21.4 - 30.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1620 - 1883 liter57.2 - 66.5 cu ft

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door, facelift 2017)

1482 mm
L:4268 mm | W:2027 mm

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door, facelift 2017)

  • Production Years: 2017 - 2019
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4268 mm168.0 in14.0 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1465 - 1482 mm57.7 - 58.3 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 343 - 380 liter12.1 - 13.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1233 - 1270 liter43.5 - 44.8 cu ft

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack (facelift 2017)

1515 mm
L:4679 mm | W:2027 mm

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack (facelift 2017)

  • Production Years: 2017 - 2019
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Styles: WagonSUV
  • Length: 4562 - 4679 mm179.6 - 184.2 in15.0 - 15.4 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1515 mm59.6 in5.0 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 605 - 861 liter21.4 - 30.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1620 - 1883 liter57.2 - 66.5 cu ft

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan (facelift 2017)

1613 mm
L:4351 mm | W:2050 mm

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan (facelift 2017)

  • Production Years: 2017 - 2019
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Minivan
  • Length: 4351 mm171.3 in14.3 ft
  • Width: 2050 mm80.7 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1613 mm63.5 in5.3 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 590 liter20.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1520 liter53.7 cu ft

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

1515 mm
L:4578 mm | W:1799 mm

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

  • Production Years: 2013 - 2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Styles: WagonSUV
  • Length: 4578 mm180.2 in15.0 ft
  • Width: 1799 mm70.8 in5.9 ft
  • Height: 1515 mm59.6 in5.0 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 605 liter21.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1620 liter57.2 cu ft

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door)

1452 mm
L:4276 mm | W:2027 mm

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII (3-door)

  • Production Years: 2012 - 2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4255 - 4276 mm167.5 - 168.3 in14.0 - 14.0 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1436 - 1452 mm56.5 - 57.2 in4.7 - 4.8 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 343 - 380 liter12.1 - 13.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1233 - 1270 liter43.5 - 44.8 cu ft

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door)

1473 mm
L:4276 mm | W:2027 mm

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door)

  • Production Years: 2012 - 2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4255 - 4276 mm167.5 - 168.3 in14.0 - 14.0 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1436 - 1473 mm56.5 - 58.0 in4.7 - 4.8 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 272 - 380 liter9.6 - 13.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1162 - 1270 liter41.0 - 44.8 cu ft

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan

1578 mm
L:4338 mm | W:2050 mm

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Sportsvan

  • Production Years: 2012 - 2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Minivan
  • Length: 4338 mm170.8 in14.2 ft
  • Width: 2050 mm80.7 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1578 mm62.1 in5.2 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 500 - 590 liter17.7 - 20.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1520 liter53.7 cu ft

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1481 mm
L:4575 mm | W:2027 mm

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

  • Production Years: 2012 - 2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4562 - 4575 mm179.6 - 180.1 in15.0 - 15.0 ft
  • Width: 2027 mm79.8 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1470 - 1481 mm57.9 - 58.3 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 424 - 605 liter15.0 - 21.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1439 - 1620 liter50.8 - 57.2 cu ft

2015 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet (facelift 2015)

1431 mm
L:4258 mm | W:2044 mm

2015 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet (facelift 2015)

  • Production Years: 2015 - 2016
  • Model Year: 2015
Body Style: Cabriolet
  • Length: 4247 - 4258 mm167.2 - 167.6 in13.9 - 14.0 ft
  • Width: 2044 mm80.5 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1414 - 1431 mm55.7 - 56.3 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 250 liter8.8 cu ft

2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

1423 mm
L:4266 mm | W:2044 mm

2012 Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

  • Production Years: 2011 - 2015
  • Model Year: 2012
Body Style: Cabriolet
  • Length: 4246 - 4266 mm167.2 - 168.0 in13.9 - 14.0 ft
  • Width: 2044 mm80.5 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1405 - 1423 mm55.3 - 56.0 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 250 liter8.8 cu ft

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Plus

1592 mm
L:4204 mm | W:1759 mm

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Plus

  • Production Years: 2008 - 2014
  • Model Year: 2009
Body Style: Minivan
  • Length: 4204 mm165.5 in13.8 ft
  • Width: 1759 mm69.3 in5.8 ft
  • Height: 1592 mm62.7 in5.2 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 395 liter13.9 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1450 liter51.2 cu ft

2010 Volkswagen Golf VI Variant

1504 mm
L:4534 mm | W:2003 mm

2010 Volkswagen Golf VI Variant

  • Production Years: 2009 - 2013
  • Model Year: 2010
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4534 mm178.5 in14.9 ft
  • Width: 2003 mm78.9 in6.6 ft
  • Height: 1504 mm59.2 in4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 505 liter17.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1495 liter52.8 cu ft

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door)

1512 mm
L:4213 mm | W:2048 mm

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door)

  • Production Years: 2008 - 2013
  • Model Year: 2009
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4199 - 4213 mm165.3 - 165.9 in13.8 - 13.8 ft
  • Width: 2048 mm80.6 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1407 - 1512 mm55.4 - 59.5 in4.6 - 5.0 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 275 - 350 liter9.7 - 12.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1230 - 1305 liter43.4 - 46.1 cu ft

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)

1480 mm
L:4213 mm | W:2048 mm

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)

  • Production Years: 2008 - 2013
  • Model Year: 2009
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4199 - 4213 mm165.3 - 165.9 in13.8 - 13.8 ft
  • Width: 2048 mm80.6 in6.7 ft
  • Height: 1461 - 1480 mm57.5 - 58.3 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 275 - 350 liter9.7 - 12.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1230 - 1305 liter43.4 - 46.1 cu ft

2007 Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1504 mm
L:4556 mm | W:2003 mm

2007 Volkswagen Golf V Variant

  • Production Years: 2007 - 2009
  • Model Year: 2007
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4556 mm179.4 in14.9 ft
  • Width: 2003 mm78.9 in6.6 ft
  • Height: 1504 mm59.2 in4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 505 liter17.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1495 liter52.8 cu ft

2004 Volkswagen Golf V Plus

1592 mm
L:4206 mm | W:1956 mm

2004 Volkswagen Golf V Plus

  • Production Years: 2004 - 2008
  • Model Year: 2004
Body Style: Minivan
  • Length: 4206 mm165.6 in13.8 ft
  • Width: 1956 mm77.0 in6.4 ft
  • Height: 1580 - 1592 mm62.2 - 62.7 in5.2 - 5.2 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 305 - 395 liter10.8 - 13.9 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1360 - 1450 liter48.0 - 51.2 cu ft

2004 Volkswagen Golf V (3-door)

1501 mm
L:4246 mm | W:2010 mm

2004 Volkswagen Golf V (3-door)

  • Production Years: 2003 - 2008
  • Model Year: 2004
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4204 - 4246 mm165.5 - 167.2 in13.8 - 13.9 ft
  • Width: 2010 mm79.1 in6.6 ft
  • Height: 1465 - 1501 mm57.7 - 59.1 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 275 - 350 liter9.7 - 12.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1230 - 1305 liter43.4 - 46.1 cu ft

2004 Volkswagen Golf V (5-door)

1498 mm
L:4246 mm | W:2010 mm

2004 Volkswagen Golf V (5-door)

  • Production Years: 2003 - 2008
  • Model Year: 2004
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4204 - 4246 mm165.5 - 167.2 in13.8 - 13.9 ft
  • Width: 2010 mm79.1 in6.6 ft
  • Height: 1465 - 1498 mm57.7 - 59.0 in4.8 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 275 - 350 liter9.7 - 12.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1230 - 1305 liter43.4 - 46.1 cu ft

1999 Volkswagen Golf IV Variant

1485 mm
L:4397 mm | W:1737 mm

1999 Volkswagen Golf IV Variant

  • Production Years: 1999 - 2006
  • Model Year: 1999
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4340 - 4397 mm170.9 - 173.1 in14.2 - 14.4 ft
  • Width: 1695 - 1737 mm66.7 - 68.4 in5.6 - 5.7 ft
  • Height: 1430 - 1485 mm56.3 - 58.5 in4.7 - 4.9 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 330 - 465 liter11.7 - 16.4 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1185 - 1470 liter41.8 - 51.9 cu ft

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

1444 mm
L:4150 mm | W:1735 mm

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV

  • Production Years: 1997 - 2006
  • Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4150 mm163.4 in13.6 ft
  • Width: 1735 mm68.3 in5.7 ft
  • Height: 1414 - 1444 mm55.7 - 56.9 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 175 - 330 liter6.2 - 11.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1099 - 1185 liter38.8 - 41.8 cu ft

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio

1425 mm
L:4081 mm | W:1695 mm

1998 Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio

  • Production Years: 1998 - 2002
  • Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Cabriolet
  • Length: 4081 mm160.7 in13.4 ft
  • Width: 1695 mm66.7 in5.6 ft
  • Height: 1425 mm56.1 in4.7 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 270 liter9.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 448 liter15.8 cu ft

1994 Volkswagen Golf III Variant

1430 mm
L:4340 mm | W:1695 mm

1994 Volkswagen Golf III Variant

  • Production Years: 1993 - 1999
  • Model Year: 1994
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4340 mm170.9 in14.2 ft
  • Width: 1695 mm66.7 in5.6 ft
  • Height: 1430 mm56.3 in4.7 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 340 - 466 liter12.0 - 16.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1300 - 1426 liter45.9 - 50.4 cu ft

1992 Volkswagen Golf III

1425 mm
L:4020 mm | W:1710 mm

1992 Volkswagen Golf III

  • Production Years: 1991 - 1999
  • Model Year: 1992
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4020 mm158.3 in13.2 ft
  • Width: 1695 - 1710 mm66.7 - 67.3 in5.6 - 5.6 ft
  • Height: 1405 - 1425 mm55.3 - 56.1 in4.6 - 4.7 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 220 - 330 liter7.8 - 11.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 577 - 1160 liter20.4 - 41.0 cu ft

1994 Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio

1405 mm
L:4020 mm | W:1695 mm

1994 Volkswagen Golf III Cabrio

  • Production Years: 1993 - 1998
  • Model Year: 1994
Body Style: Cabriolet
  • Length: 4020 mm158.3 in13.2 ft
  • Width: 1695 mm66.7 in5.6 ft
  • Height: 1405 mm55.3 in4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 270 liter9.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 448 liter15.8 cu ft

1980 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio

1410 mm
L:3815 mm | W:1630 mm

1980 Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio

  • Production Years: 1979 - 1994
  • Model Year: 1980
Body Style: Cabriolet
  • Length: 3815 mm150.2 in12.5 ft
  • Width: 1610 - 1630 mm63.4 - 64.2 in5.3 - 5.3 ft
  • Height: 1395 - 1410 mm54.9 - 55.5 in4.6 - 4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 220 liter7.8 cu ft

1990 Volkswagen Golf II Country

1555 mm
L:4255 mm | W:1705 mm

1990 Volkswagen Golf II Country

  • Production Years: 1990 - 1991
  • Model Year: 1990
Body Styles: HatchbackSUV
  • Length: 4255 mm167.5 in14.0 ft
  • Width: 1705 mm67.1 in5.6 ft
  • Height: 1555 mm61.2 in5.1 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 230 liter8.1 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1030 liter36.4 cu ft

1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)

1415 mm
L:4040 mm | W:1700 mm

1988 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door, facelift 1987)

  • Production Years: 1987 - 1991
  • Model Year: 1988
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 3985 - 4040 mm156.9 - 159.1 in13.1 - 13.3 ft
  • Width: 1665 - 1700 mm65.6 - 66.9 in5.5 - 5.6 ft
  • Height: 1400 - 1415 mm55.1 - 55.7 in4.6 - 4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 230 - 345 liter8.1 - 12.2 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1030 - 1145 liter36.4 - 40.4 cu ft

1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)

1415 mm
L:4040 mm | W:1700 mm

1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)

  • Production Years: 1987 - 1991
  • Model Year: 1988
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 3985 - 4040 mm156.9 - 159.1 in13.1 - 13.3 ft
  • Width: 1665 - 1700 mm65.6 - 66.9 in5.5 - 5.6 ft
  • Height: 1405 - 1415 mm55.3 - 55.7 in4.6 - 4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 230 - 345 liter8.1 - 12.2 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1030 - 1145 liter36.4 - 40.4 cu ft

1984 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door)

1415 mm
L:3985 mm | W:1680 mm

1984 Volkswagen Golf II (3-door)

  • Production Years: 1983 - 1987
  • Model Year: 1984
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 3985 mm156.9 in13.1 ft
  • Width: 1665 - 1680 mm65.6 - 66.1 in5.5 - 5.5 ft
  • Height: 1405 - 1415 mm55.3 - 55.7 in4.6 - 4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 230 - 345 liter8.1 - 12.2 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1030 - 1145 liter36.4 - 40.4 cu ft

1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)

1415 mm
L:3985 mm | W:1680 mm

1984 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door)

  • Production Years: 1983 - 1987
  • Model Year: 1984
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 3985 mm156.9 in13.1 ft
  • Width: 1665 - 1680 mm65.6 - 66.1 in5.5 - 5.5 ft
  • Height: 1405 - 1415 mm55.3 - 55.7 in4.6 - 4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 345 liter12.2 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1145 liter40.4 cu ft

1974 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)

1410 mm
L:3723 mm | W:1610 mm

1974 Volkswagen Golf I (3-door)

  • Production Years: 1974 - 1983
  • Model Year: 1974
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 3723 mm146.6 in12.2 ft
  • Width: 1610 mm63.4 in5.3 ft
  • Height: 1410 mm55.5 in4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 368 liter13.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1102 liter38.9 cu ft

1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)

1410 mm
L:3723 mm | W:1610 mm

1974 Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)

  • Production Years: 1974 - 1983
  • Model Year: 1974
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 3723 mm146.6 in12.2 ft
  • Width: 1610 mm63.4 in5.3 ft
  • Height: 1410 mm55.5 in4.6 ft
  • Trunk Capacity: 368 liter13.0 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1102 liter38.9 cu ft

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