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Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Vehicle-specific weight ratings

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.

The values quoted here may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different models or for special vehicles.

The values for the kerb weight in the following tables apply for the road-ready vehicle with driver (75 kg), service fluids including fuel tank carrying 90% of its capacity and, if applicable, toolkit and spare tyre  . Additional equipment and retrofitted accessories increase the stated kerb weight and reduce the maximum permitted load accordingly.

The load comprises the weights of the following:

Petrol engines

Engine power EC Gearbox type Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight rating Gross axle weight rating, front Gross axle weight rating, rear
63 kW BlueMotion technology CJZB MG5 1,205 – 1,393 kg 1,720 kg 910 kg 860 kg
77 kW BlueMotion technology CJZA MG5 1,202 – 1,395 kg 1,720 – 1,730 kg 920 kg 850 – 860 kg
MG6 1,210 – 1,395 kg 1,720 – 1,730 kg 920 kg 850 – 860 kg
DSG®7 1,229 – 1,411 kg 1,730 – 1,750 kg 930 kg 850 – 870 kg
90 kW BlueMotion technology CMBA MG6 1,225 – 1,420 kg 1,720 – 1,750 kg 920 kg 850 – 880 kg
DSG®7 1,249 – 1,444 kg 1,750 – 1,770 kg 950 kg 850 – 870 kg
103 kW BlueMotion Technology,
without active cylinder management
CHPA MG6 1,268 – 1,446 kg 1,780 kg 940 kg 890 kg
DSG®7 1,288 – 1,466 kg 1,800 kg 960 kg 890 kg
103 kW BlueMotion Technology,
with active cylinder management
CPTA MG6 1,270 – 1,448 kg 1,780 kg 940 kg 890 kg
DSG®7 1,290 – 1,468 kg 1,800 kg 960 kg 890 kg

Diesel engines

Engine power EC Gearbox type Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight rating Gross axle weight rating, front Gross axle weight rating, rear
77 kW BlueMotion technology with DPF CLHA MG5 1,295 – 1,489 kg 1,820 kg 1,010 kg 860 kg
DSG®7 1,313 – 1,505 kg 1,830 kg 1,020 kg 860 kg
MG6 4MOTION 1,410 – 1,593 kg 1,920 kg 1,040 kg 930 kg
110 kW BlueMotion technology with DPF CRBC MG6 1,353 – 1,505 kg 1,860 kg 1,030 kg 880 kg
DSG®6 1,375 – 1,526 kg 1,880 kg 1,050 kg 880 kg
MG6
4MOTION
1,449 – 1,611 kg 1,940 kg 1,060 kg 930 kg

E85 MultiFuel engine

Engine power EC Gearbox type Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight rating Gross axle weight rating, front Gross axle weight rating, rear
90 kW BlueMotion technology CPVA MG6 1,225 – 1,420 kg 1,720 – 1,750 kg 920 kg 850 – 880 kg

WARNING

Exceeding the maximum permissible weights and axle loads can cause damage to the vehicle, and can cause accidents and serious injuries.

NOTICE

The payload should be distributed as evenly as possible in the vehicle. When transporting heavy objects in the luggage compartment, they should be placed either in front of or over the rear axle in order to minimise the effect on the vehicle's handling.
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