Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Dimensions
Fig. 21 Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for retrofitted accessories, and for special vehicles. They can also vary in vehicles that have been manufactured for other countries.
| Key for : | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Ⓐ | Front track | 1,549 mm |
| Rear track | 1,520 mm | |
| Ⓑ | Width (2-door) | 1,790 mm |
| Width (4-door) | 1,799 mm | |
| Ⓒ | Width (from one exterior mirror to the other) | 2,027 mm |
| Ⓓ | Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta) | 1,452 mm |
| Height at kerb weighta) with navigation aerial | 1,476 mm | |
| Ⓔ | Height with open tailgate at kerb weighta) | 2,006 mm |
| Ⓕ | Height with open bonnet and kerb weighta) | 1,763 mm |
| Ⓖ | Ground clearance in road-ready stateb) between the axles | 142 mm |
| Ⓗ | Wheelbase | 2,637 mm |
| Ⓘ | Length (from bumper to bumper) | 4,255 mm |
| Ⓙ | Length with fitted towing bracket (when factory-fitted) | 4,349 mm |
| Turning circle diameter | 10.9 m | |
NOTICE
- Take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or bollards. Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.
- Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones and other objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the bumper, spoiler and parts of the running gear, engine or exhaust system could be damaged.
a) Kerb weight without driver, without payload.
b) Kerb weight with driver (75 kg) and service fluids.
Engine data
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation,
the power output and performance of some engines may vary in som ...
Performance figures
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation,
the power output and performance of some engines may vary in som ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing shock absorber, multi-link suspension, right shock
absorber
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A-
Adapter -V.A.G 1752/9-, not illu ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away
from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .
Switch on the hazard warning lights using
the button .
Switch on the ...
Removing and installing Tiptronic switch in steering wheel -E439-/-E438-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left sid ...