Technical Data
Exterior Dimensions
| 2010 Golf | 2015 Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.3 in (4199 mm) | 167.5 in (4255 mm) |
| Width | 79.3 in (1786 mm) | 71 in (1799 mm) |
| Height | 58.3 in (1480 mm) | 57.2 in (1452 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in (2578 mm) | 103.1 in (2637 mm) |
| Track Width at Front | 60.6 in (1541 mm) | 60.1 in (1549 mm) |
| Track Width at Rear | 59.6 in (1514 mm) | 59.8 in (1520 mm) |
Weights/Other Data
| 2010 Golf | 2015 Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 3924 lb (1780 kg)* | 4,123 lb (1870 kg)* |
| Curb Weight | 2,554 lb (1154 kg)* | 2,901 lb (1315 kg)* |
| Maximum Roof Load | 165 lb (75 kg)* | 165 lb (75 kg)* |
| Turning Radius | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gallons (55 liters) | 13.2 gallons (50 liters) |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.312 cw | 0.287 cw |
Based on a 1.8T with a manual transmission.
| 2010 Golf | 2015 Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Luggage Compartment Volume | 12.4 ft3 (350 liters) | 13.7 ft3 (388 liters) |
| Luggage Compartment Volume with Rear Seat Backrest Folded Down | 46.1 ft3 (1305 liters) | 47.2 ft3 (1337 liters) |
| Height of Luggage Compartment Opening | 26.0 in (659 mm) | 25.3 in (643 mm) |
| Width of Luggage Compartment Opening | 38.4 in (976 mm) | 40.3 in (1023 mm) |
| Maximum Front Headroom | 38.9 in (987 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 in (979 mm) | 38.1 in (967 mm) |
| Knee Room - 2nd seat row | 35.5 in (901 mm) | 35.6 in (904 mm) |