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:

• Passengers

• All luggage

• Roof load including roof carrier system

• Drawbar load when towing a trailer

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.

• The actual axle loads must never exceed the maximum permissible axle loads.

• The payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle have an effect on the driving response and braking distance of the vehicle. Adjust your speed accordingly.

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.