VW Golf VII

Volkswagen
VW Golf five-door (2012-2017)
Golf (type AU)
Production period:	2012-2020
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Station wagon , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.0–2.0 liters (63–265 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6–2.0 liters (66–135 kW) Otto hybrid : 1.4 liters (150 kW) Electric motor : 85–100 kW
Length:	4255-4586 mm
Width:	1799 mm
Height:	1442-1515 mm
Wheelbase :	2637 mm
Empty weight :	1205-1615 kg
Previous model	VW Golf VI
successor	VW Golf VIII

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2012)

The VW Golf VII is the seventh series of the VW Golf . It was launched in Germany in autumn 2012.

The Golf VII was voted European Car of the Year 2013 and World Car of the Year (WCOTY) and received the Golden Steering Wheel in the small and compact car category . It also won the 2015 North American Car of the Year election .

General

The Golf VII and the Audi A3 8V are the first two models from the Volkswagen group to be based on the MQB platform . MQB stands for modular transverse matrix ; the platform has been used in new models with transversely installed engines since 2012. Volkswagen developed the modular system in order to have more variability than with the platform concept . The internal combustion engines produce up to 228 kW (310 hp) in the Golf R. All three or four-cylinder engines are new developments. The current 1.6 or 2.0 liter diesel engines meet the Euro 6 emissions standard . There is also a gas-powered 1.4-liter turbo engine with 81 kW (110 PS), a plug-in hybrid with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine (Golf GTE) and an electric car (e-Golf).

Volkswagen officially presented the Golf VII on September 4, 2012.

The Golf VII is 4.26 meters long and thus 5.6 centimeters longer than its predecessor. The air resistance could also be reduced by 14% by reducing the height (approx. 2.5 cm): The frontal area is now 2.19 m². The c _w value is 0.29 ( Bluemotion version 0.27).

In 2012, VW stated that it had reduced the curb weight of the Golf VII compared to the Golf VI (depending on the model) by up to 100 kilograms. In fact, the curb weight of the version with the smallest gasoline engine has been reduced by 24 kg through the use of high-strength steel, that of the 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology by 23 kg and that of the 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Technology by 11 kg. According to VW, the luggage compartment volume has increased by 30 to 380 liters; with the rear seats folded down, it is 1270 liters (Golf VI: 1305 liters). The ADAC determined with its measuring method, a 45 liters lower luggage space volume as in the Gulf VI. The fuel tank is now 5 liters smaller than before; it holds 50 liters or 55 liters in the all-wheel drive version.

The external appearance was developed under the direction of Marc Lichte and Philipp Römers. Thomasz Bachorski was responsible for the interior and Andreu Sola for the lights.

Production data

Production started in early August 2012. The dealers in Austria presented it to the public for the first time on November 8, 2012; in Germany on November 10, 2012. On April 9, 2013, production of the GTI started at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg .

Production of the estate version Golf VII Variant began in April 2013 at the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau and has been delivered since the end of July 2013.

At the beginning of 2017, all models were given a facelift.

The GTE was not available for nine months from May 2018 due to delivery bottlenecks .

From summer 2018 the GTI was no longer available, only the GTI Performance was still available.

From January 2019 a new variant of the GTI was offered, the GTI TCR .

From March 2019 the GTD could no longer be ordered either.

From April 2019, only 5-door models could be ordered.

The production of the sedan was stopped in December 2019. Since November 15, 2019, only warehouse vehicles have been available.

In June 2020, the option to order the e-Golf was also discontinued, but existing orders are still being produced.

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  VW Golf Variant (2013-2017)

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  VW Golf R (2013-2017)

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  VW Golf R Variant (2015-2017)

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  VW Golf GTI Clubsport (2016-2017)

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  VW Golf GTI

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  VW Golf (2017-2019)

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  VW Golf Variant (2017-2020)

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  VW Golf R (2017-2019)

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  VW Golf GTI TCR (2019)

Furnishing

Equipment lines

The basic “Trendline” equipment of the Golf was initially sold for € 16,975 and includes an automatic start-stop system , a braking energy recovery system , a five-inch touchscreen in the center console, air conditioning and a multi-collision brake . This brakes the car after a first collision so that it can still be steered, but is decelerated so much that a second collision is weakened or prevented as far as possible. A 4Motion all-wheel drive can also be ordered for the 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI diesel engines, each with a manual transmission .

With the "Comfortline" and "Highline" additional extras are added. The higher lines can be ordered with various special equipment that is not available for the "Trendline". The GTD, GTI Performance, R and GTE models have their own equipment lines, which are located above the "Highline".

Driver assistance systems

Adaptive cruise control radar sensor (LRR3)

In addition to the multi-collision brake, a tire pressure monitoring system is one of the standard driver assistance systems.

An emergency braking assistant is available which, as a precautionary measure, tightens the seat belts on the front seats and closes the windows and sunroof in the event of an emergency braking . A city ​​emergency braking function detects possible collisions and automatically initiates emergency braking at speeds below 30 km / h. In addition, glare-free high beam , a lane departure warning , an adaptive cruise control (ACC), here are previous models with the LRR3 Bosch (see photo) equipped, a Attention Assist , a traffic sign recognition and a high-beam automatic available.

Special models

• Year 2014, available until October 2014: special “Cup” model.

The Comfortline equipment was combined with other optional equipment features, which functionally and visually almost reach the Highline level. VW put this at a price advantage of around EUR 1000 (after adjusting the equipment accordingly, if available).

• December 2014, available until December 2015: “Lounge” special model.

The Comfortline equipment has been combined with other optional equipment features. Volkswagen put this at a “price advantage of up to 3,800 euros”.

• July 2014, available until October 2015: “Edition” special model for the 40th birthday of the Golf

The Highline equipment was combined with high-sheen 17-inch aluminum wheels in Singapore design, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, ACC adaptive cruise control, ParkPilot, blind spot sensor with parking assistant, sports seats in Volcano Brown with nappa leather cheeks and Alcantara seat center panels, illuminated door sills, Light & Sight package, mirror package, Premium multifunction display, Radio Composition Media, special paint finish in Light Brown Metallic.

• December 2015 to November 2016: “ALLSTAR” special model.
• January 2016: Special GTI "Clubsport" model.
• Autumn 2016: Special GTI "Clubsport S" model.
• since September 2016: Golf R360S (only in Switzerland)

The exclusive "R360S" equipment includes not only the performance upgrade (from ABT Sportline) but also 17-inch complete winter wheels "Dijon", the "R360S" symbol on the rear and the foiling - both in a carbon look. There is also a sporty Volkswagen R chronograph. In addition to the "R360S" exclusive equipment, the standard equipment includes the "Discover Pro" navigation system, the reversing camera, the proactive occupant protection system, the adaptive chassis control DCC and the electrically adjustable driver's seat.

• December 2016 to November 2017: "Sound" special model. In addition to the Comfortline equipment: 16-inch “Woodstock” alloy wheels, darkened rear sides and rear windows, fog lights, “SOUND” badges on the B-pillar or fender, door sills with “SOUND” lettering, seat fabrics in the “Equalizer” promotional design Color-contrasting decorative stitching, additional chrome applications, Climatronic, ParkPilot, winter package, heated front seats as standard
• December 2017 to December 2018: "Join" special model. In addition to the Comfortline equipment: 16-inch “Woodstock” alloy wheels, darkened rear sides and 65% rear windows, fog lights, “Front Assist” environment monitoring system with city emergency braking function, leather steering wheel and gear knob, “Discover Media” navigation system, Car-Net “online services” Guide & Inform "
• January 2019 to December 2019: "IQ.DRIVE" special model.
• January 2019 to December 2019: Special GTI "TCR" model (A special model based on the Golf VII GTI Performance. The GTI TCR is based on the TCR racing car and has an output of 213 kW)
• since January 2020: special model "United" (only Variant and Sportsvan)

Technical specifications

As with the first Golf, the engine is installed transversely and drives the front wheels, which are individually suspended from MacPherson struts and wishbones . The rear axle of the Golf VII is a multi-link axle from an engine output of 90 kW (122 hp) as in the Golf V and Golf VI . In vehicles with a weaker engine,  a torsion beam axle is installed , as was the case with the Golf IV . It is more compact, lighter and cheaper to manufacture.

36 percent of the self-supporting sheet steel body of the Golf VII is made from hot-formed high-strength or ultra-high-strength steels.

The model has been available as an e-Golf electric car since February 2014 . It has three different driving modes: Normal, Eco and Eco +. In them, the power of the electric motor and the maximum speed are limited differently. It also offers a regenerative brake (recuperation), the effect of which can be changed in three stages. The range according to the NEDC driving cycle is 190 kilometers, and according to the factory specifications, 130 to 190 kilometers in practical terms. Fast charging via CCS is subject to a surcharge.

In August 2014, the Golf GTE was released, a plug-in hybrid version with a combustion engine and an electric motor (known as the Golf Twin-Drive before its premiere ). According to the NEDC driving cycle , the electric range is 50 kilometers, the total range 939 kilometers.

Petrol engines

	1.0 TSI				1.2 TSI			1.4 TGI	1.4 TS I		1.4 T SI ( ACT )		1.5 TGI	1.5 TSI (ACT)	1.5 T SI (ACT)	1.8 TSI 2	1.8 TSI 3
Construction period	03/2017–12/2019	12/2016–08/2018	04/2015–12/2016	10 / 2018–05 / 2020	08 / 2012–03 / 2017	08 / 2012-04 / 2014	04/2014–03/2017	04/2013–05/2018	08 / 2012-04 / 2014	04 / 2014–03 / 2018	08 / 2012-04 / 2014	04/2014–06/2017	01 / 2019–05 / 2020	07/2017 - 05/2020	03 / 2017–05 / 2020	06 / 2014–2019	04/2015–05/2018
Motor type	Gasoline engine
Engine type	In-line engine , gasoline direct injection , timing belt															In-line engine , gasoline direct injection
Motor series	VW EA211												VW EA211 evo			VW EA888
Engine code	CHZK	CHZC	CHZD	DKRF	CJZB	CJZA	CYVB	CPWA	CMBA, CPVA	CZCA	CHPA, (CPTA)	CZDA, (CZEA)	DHFA	DACA	DADA, DPCA	CXB	CJSB
Engine charging	turbocharger
Cylinders / valves	3/12				4/16
Displacement	999 cm³				1197 cc			1395 cc					1498 cc			1798 cc
Max. Power at min −1	63 kW (85 PS) / 5000-5500	81 kW (110 PS) / 5000-5500	85 kW (115 PS) / 5000-5500		63 kW (85 PS) / 4300-5300	77 kW (105 PS) / 5000	81 kW (110 PS) / 4600-5600	81 kW (110 PS) / 4800-6000	90 kW (122 PS) / 5000	92 kW (125 PS) / 5000–6000	103 kW (140 PS) / 4500-6000	110 kW (150 PS) / 5000–6000	96 kW (130 PS) / 5000–6000		110 kW (150 PS) / 5000–6000	126 kW (172 PS) / 4800-6200	132 kW (180 PS) / 4500-6200
Max. Torque in min -1	175 Nm / 2000-3000	200 Nm / 2000-3500	200 Nm / 2000-3500		160 Nm / 1400-3500	175 Nm / 1400-4100	175 Nm / 1400-4000	200 Nm / 1500-3500	200 Nm / 1400-4000		250 Nm / 1500-3500		200 Nm / 1400-4000		250 Nm / 1500-3500	270 Nm / 1600-4200	280 Nm / 1350-4500
Drive type, standard	Front wheel drive																All-wheel drive ( 4Motion )
Drive type, optional	-
Transmission type, standard	5-speed manual transmission	6-speed manual transmission			5-speed manual transmission	6-speed manual transmission										5-speed manual transmission	6-speed DSG
Transmission type, optional	-	7-speed DSG			7-speed DSG											6-speed automatic transmission	-
Empty weight	1206 kg	1216-1236 kg	1232 kg	1245 kg	1205 kg	1210-1229 kg	1210-1229 kg	1382-1395 kg	1225-1249 kg	1225-1249 kg	1268-1290 kg	1268-1290 kg	1350-1370 kg	1280-1322 kg	1294-1317 kg	1342 kg	1540 kg
maximum payload	589 kg	412-579 kg	573 kg	515 kg	590 kg	576-585 kg	595-596 kg	540-543 kg	570-576 kg	576-580 kg	585-587 kg	585-587 kg	473-595 kg	418-575 kg	413-568 kg	491 kg	575 kg
Acceleration 0-100 km / h	11.9 s	9.9 s	9.7 s	9.8 s	11.9 s	10.2 s	9.2 s	10.9 s	9.3 s	9.1 s	8.4 s	8.2 s	9.6 s	9.1 s	8.3 s	7.6 s	7.8 s
Top speed	180 km / h	196 km / h	204 km / h	198 km / h	179 km / h	192 km / h	195 km / h	194 km / h	203 km / h	204 km / h	212 km / h	216 km / h	206 km / h	210 km / h	216 km / h	209 km / h	217 km / h
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	4.8–4.9 l super	4.7-4.9 l super	4.3 l super	4.8–5.4 l super	4.9 l super	4.8–4.9 l super	4.9 l super	3.4-3.5 kg natural gas (5.1-5.3 l super)	5.0-5.2 l super	5.0-5.2 l super	4.7-5.2 l super	5.0-5.2 l super	3.5-3.6 kg of natural gas	4.8 l super	4.9-5.0 l super	7.8 l super plus	6.5–6.6 l super
CO 2 emissions, combined	108-111 g / km	109-112 g / km	99 g / km	109 g / km	113 g / km	112-114 g / km	114 g / km	92–94 g / km (119–124 g / km)	116-120 g / km	116-120 g / km	109-119 g / km	116-119 g / km	95-98 g / km	110 g / km	112-114 g / km	k. A.	153-155 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6			Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6				5 euro	Euro 6	Euro 5 1	Euro 6				-	Euro 6

¹Euro 6 with 1.4 TSI ACT

² For North America only

³ VW Golf VII Alltrack only

Otto engines over 147 kW (200 PS)

	GTI		GTI "Performance"		GTI "Clubsport"	GTI "Clubsport S" 4	GTI TCR	R.			R360S 6
Construction period	03/2013–02/2017	02/2017–05/2018	03/2013–02/2017	02/2017–12/2019	01/2016–02/2017	09/2016–02/2017	01 / 2019–12 / 2019	11/2013–02/2017	12 / 2018-02 / 2020	02/2017-08/2018	09/2016–02/2017
Motor type	Gasoline engine
Engine type	In-line engine , gasoline direct injection
Motor series	EA888 3rd generation
Engine code	CHHB	CH HA	CH HA	DLBA	CJXE	CJXG	DNUC	CJXC	DNUE	CJXG, DJHA	CJXC
Engine charging	turbocharger
Cylinders / valves	4/16
Displacement	1984 cc
Max. Power at min −1	162 kW (220 PS) / 4500–6200	169 kW (230 PS) / 4700-6200		180 kW (245 PS) / 5000–6200	195 kW (265 hp) 5 / 5350-6600	228 kW (310 hp)	213 kW (290 PS) / 5000–6800	221 kW (300 PS) / 5500-6200		228 kW (310 hp) / 5500-6500	265 kW (360 PS) / 5500-6200
Max. Torque in min -1	350 Nm / 1500-4400	350 Nm / 1500-4600		370 Nm / 1600-4300	350 Nm 5 / 1700-5300	380 Nm / 1700-5300	370 Nm / 1600-4300	380 Nm / 1800-5500	400 Nm / 2000-5200	400 Nm / 2000-5400	460 Nm / 1800-5500
Drive type, standard	Front wheel drive							All-wheel drive ( 4Motion )
Drive type, optional	-
Transmission type, standard	6-speed manual transmission						7-speed DSG	6-speed manual transmission	7-speed DSG	6-speed manual transmission
Transmission type, optional	6-speed DSG			7-speed DSG	6-speed DSG	-		6-speed DSG	-	7-speed DSG	6-speed DSG
Empty weight	1351-1370 kg	1364-1386 kg	1382-1402 kg	1387 kg	1375-1395 kg	1360 kg	1430 kg	1476-1600 kg	1525 kg	1483-1505 kg	not specified
maximum payload	544-545 kg	559-561 kg	543 kg	424-548 kg	429-550 kg		416-545 kg	559 kg	485-520 kg	552-560 kg	not specified
Acceleration 0-100 km / h:	6.5 s	6.4 s		6.2 s	6.3 s	5.8 s	5.6 s	4.9-5.1 s 7	4.7-4.9 s	4.6-5.1 s 8	4.7 s
Top speed	244–246 km / h	248–250 km / h		250 km / h		265 km / h	250 km / h 9	250 km / h	250 km / h 10	250 km / h 11	265 km / h
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	6.0–6.4 l super	6.3–6.4 l super	6.0–6.4 l super	6.3–6.6 l super	6.9–7.0 l Super Plus	7.4 l Super Plus	6.7 l super plus	6.9–7.1 l Super Plus	7.0–7.1 l Super Plus	7.0–7.9 l Super Plus	not specified
CO 2 emissions, combined	139-148 g / km	145-148 g / km	139-149 g / km	167 g / km	158-162 g / km	172 g / km	151 g / km	159-165 g / km	158-161 g / km	160-180 g / km	not specified
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6

^4th Limited to 400 pieces

⁵With the overboost lasting a maximum of ten seconds, the output is increased to 213 kW (290 hp) and the torque to 380 Nm. The electronic wastegate remains closed here a little longer and thus increases the boost pressure by approx. 40 kPa (0.4 bar).

^6th Limited in Switzerland to 220 pieces [5-door: 165, variant: 55]

^7th 5.1 s with manual transmission or Golf R Variant

^8th 5.1 s with manual switching

⁹ with performance package: hatchback 260 km / h

¹⁰ with performance package: 263 km / h

¹¹ with performance package: Hatchback 267 km / h, Variant 270 km / h

Diesel engines

	1.6 TDI 12	1.6 TDI			2.0 TDI		2.0 TDI (Alltrack)	GTD
Construction period	04/2013–05/2020	08 / 2012-04 / 2014	06/2013–04/2017	04/2017–05/2020	08 / 2012-04 / 2014	04/2014–05/2020	11 / 2014–02 / 2020	03/2013–02/2019
Motor type	Diesel engine
Engine type	Series design, common rail injection , toothed belt
Motor series	VW EA288
Engine code	CRKA, CLHB	CLHA	CRKB, CXXB	DDYA	CRBC, CRLB, (CRBB 12 )	CRMB, DCYA, DEJA, CRLB	CUNA
Engine charging	turbocharger
Cylinders / valves	4/16
Displacement	1598 cc				1968 cc
Max. Power at min −1	66 kW (90 PS) / 2750-4800	77 kW (105 PS) / 3000–4000	81 kW (110 PS) / 3200-4000	85 kW (115 PS) / 3250–4000	110 kW (150 PS) 14 / 3500-4000	110 kW (150 PS) / 3500-4000	135 kW (184 PS) / 3500-4000
Max. Torque at min -1	230 Nm / 1400-2700	250 Nm / 1500-2750	250 Nm / 1500-3000	250 Nm / 1500-3200	320 Nm / 1750-3000 17	340 Nm / 1750-3000	380 Nm / 1750-3250
Drive type, standard	Front wheel drive						all wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Drive type, optional	-	All-wheel drive (4Motion) 15	All-wheel drive (4Motion) 18	-	All-wheel drive (4Motion) 15		-	-
Transmission type, standard	5-speed manual transmission	5-speed manual transmission / 6-speed manual transmission 13	5-speed manual transmission / 6-speed manual transmission 18	5-speed manual transmission	6-speed manual transmission
Transmission type, optional	-	7-speed DSG			6-speed DSG (up to 12/2016) 7-speed DSG (from 12/2016)
Empty weight	1280 kg	1295-1410 kg	1265–1395 kg [1432 kg]	1301-1395	1354-1449 kg		1584 kg	1377-1395 kg
maximum payload	575 kg	572-585 kg	550-576 kg		566-581 kg		548-560 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.9 s	10.5-11.7 s	10.5–11 s [11.3 s]	10.2 s (10.5 s)	8.6 s	8.6 s	7.8 s	7.5 s
Top speed	185 km / h	187-192 km / h	195–200 km / h [191 km / h]	198 km / h (198 km / h)	216 km / h [211 km / h]	216 km / h [211 km / h]	230 km / h	228-230 km / h
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	3.8 l diesel	3.8-4.5 l diesel	3.2–3.9 19 l diesel [4.5 l diesel]	4.1-4.2 (3.9-4.0 l diesel)	4.1-4.7 l diesel		4.5-4.9 l diesel	4.2–4.5 l diesel
CO 2 emissions, combined	98 g / km	99-119 g / km	82-102 g / km [119 g / km]	106-109 g / km (102-105 g / km)	106-122 g / km		129 g / km	119-126 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	5 euro		Euro 5 / Euro 6 16	Euro 6	Euro 5 / Euro 6 16	Euro 6

Values ​​in square brackets stand for all-wheel drive.
Values ​​in round brackets stand for direct shift transmissions.

¹² Only offered in some European countries.

¹³ 6-speed manual transmission with all-wheel drive

^14th For some export countries 105 kW (143 PS)

^15th For vehicles with manual transmission

¹⁶ Euro 6 at BlueTDI

^17th340 Nm / 1750-3000 rpm ^-1 at 2.0 BlueTDI (CRLB)

^18th 6-speed manual transmission with BlueMotion or with all-wheel drive (4Motion) since 04/2014

^19th 3.0–3.8 l diesel with BlueMotion

GTE

VW Golf GTE (2014-2017)

Rear view

VW Golf VII GTE Facelift (2017-2019)

Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport at the IAA 2015

A plug-in hybrid drive is used in the Golf GTE, which is designed based on the GTI . The combined maximum output is 150 kW (204 PS). The vehicle can be used both as a hybrid and purely electrically. The electric range is up to 50 km.

Externally, the models differ in the blue design of the red decorative elements on the GTI (lettering on the back, colored band on the radiator grille) and the C-shaped daytime running lights on the front. The connection for the charging cable is located behind the brand logo in the radiator grille . The technical basis is the same as that of the Audi A3 e-tron presented in 2013 .

	GTE
Construction period	08 / 2014–03 / 2018 08 / 2019–12 / 2019
Motor series	VW EA211
Engine code	CUK / CUKB
Motor type	Otto engine + electric engine
Cylinders / valves	4/16
Displacement	1395 cc
Max. Power (combustion engine)	110 kW (150 PS) at 5000–6000 rpm
Max. Torque (combustion engine)	250 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm
Max. Power (electric motor)	75 kW (102 PS)
Max. Torque (electric motor)	330 Nm
Max. Performance (combined)	150 kW (204 hp)
Max. Torque (combined)	350 Nm
Transmission type, standard	6-speed DSG
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	7.6 s
Top speed	217 km / h (briefly 222 km / h with "Boost") electric 130 km / h
Empty weight	1599 - 1615 kg
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	1.6 - 1.8 l Super WLTP: 1.9 - 2.1 l Super 11.4 - 12 kWh WLTP: 12.1 - 12.7 kWh
Battery capacity	8.7 kWh (effective: 7.01 kWh)
Electric range	up to 50 km
Charging times: Charging time AC 2.3 kW 100% (Schuko) Charging time AC 3.6 kW 100% (Schuko)	3 h 45 min 2 h 15 min

e-golf

VW e-Golf (2014-2017), recognizable are the C-shaped daytime running lights and the aerodynamically optimized magnesium rims

Cutaway model of the drive unit of the e-Golf

View of the engine compartment of the e-Golf

2014 model

The e-Golf is of a permanent magnet - synchronous machine with a peak power of 85 kW (115 hp) at 3000 min ^-1 driven. It acts on the front wheels via a gear reduction. The maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 140 km / h, from 0 to 100 km / h the car accelerates in 10.4 seconds. The average energy consumption in the NEDC is 12.7 kWh per 100 km.

The traction battery has a mass of 310 kg and consists of 27 modules with a total of 264 lithium-ion accumulator cells from the supplier Panasonic / Sanyo . Each cell has a charge carrier capacity of 25 Ah, the cell voltage is 3.67 V. The connection of three parallel branches with 88 cells in series results in a nominal voltage of 323 V and an energy of 24.2 kWh, of which 21.2 kWh is usable. The traction battery is not actively cooled (passive cooling by airflow).

The interior of the e-Golf is air-conditioned with an electric air conditioning compressor and high-voltage heating with a maximum output of 5.5 kW as standard . Since no waste heat from an internal combustion engine can be used to heat the interior, PTC heating elements heat a cooling liquid, which transfers the heat to the interior via a heat exchanger .

Options for the e-Golf include a heat pump , a heated windscreen and the DC quick charging facility CCS with 40 kW. The heat pump makes it possible to utilize the power loss of the power electronics and the electrical machine for heating the interior, whereby the range can be increased in comparison to pure high-voltage heating.

2017 model

VW e-Golf (2017-2020)

In the course of the facelift at the end of 2016, the e-Golf was also revised. The electric machine now 100 kW (136 hp) at 3300 min ^-1 . The lithium-ion cells of the accumulator come from the supplier Samsung SDI and their charge carrier capacity has been increased to 37 Ah, which increases the energy of the accumulator to 35.8 kWh. The mass of the battery is 318 kg. Deliveries of the revised e-Golf started in 2017. In addition to Wolfsburg, the e-Golf has also been produced in the Transparent Factory in Dresden since April 3, 2017 .

Visually, the e-Golf differs only slightly from the Golf with a combustion engine. Like all Volkswagen electric and hybrid vehicles , the front is adorned with C-shaped daytime running lights. The upper part of the grille has a blue trim and is closed for improved aerodynamics. The newly presented model came to a c _w value of 0.281. The magnesium rims are extremely light, aerodynamically optimized and based on the design of the wheels of the XL1 .

The basic equipment of the e-Golf is significantly more extensive than that of the internal combustion engine-powered Golf models. It is based on the "Comfortline" equipment line. Automatic air conditioning and Volkswagen's infotainment system are built into every e-Golf as standard.

Technical specifications

	e-golf
Construction period	02/2014–02/2017	02 / 2017-06 / 2020
Motor series	VW EAQ270
Motor type	Permanent magnet excited synchronous electric motor
Max. Power (electric motor)	85 kW (115 PS) / 3000-12000 rpm	100 kW (136 hp) / 3300-12000 / min
Max. Torque	270 Nm / 0-3000 rpm	290 Nm / 0-3300 rpm
Transmission type, standard	1-speed spur gear
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	10.4 s	9.6 s
Top speed	140 km / h	150 km / h
Empty weight	1585 kg	1615 kg
Power consumption over 100 km, combined	12.7 kWh
Range	NEDC: 190 km EPA: 134 km	NEDC: 300 km WLTP: 231 km EPA: 201 km
Battery capacity (gross)	24.2 kWh	35.8 kWh
Battery capacity (net) according to the registration certificate	21.1 kWh	31.5 kWh
Charging time AC 2.3 kW 100% (Schuko) Charging time AC 3.6 kW 100% ( type 2 ) Charging time AC 7.2 kW 100% ( type 2 ) Charging time DC to 80% ( CCS )	13 h 8 h - 0.5 h	17 h 10.5 h 5.33 h 0.75 h

VW has granted a manufacturer's guarantee of 2 years with unlimited kilometers for all new orders since 2015. With special equipment that differ in the maximum total mileage of 100,000 or 150,000 km and in the surcharge, the manufacturer's guarantee can be extended from 2 to 5 years.

Individual evidence

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Web links

Commons : Volkswagen Golf VII  - collection of pictures

• co2db.de: Vehicle tax calculation for all VW Golf VII (accessed December 6, 2013)
• autobild.de: Water ingress on the Golf VII (accessed on September 11, 2013)
• autobild.de: VW Golf VII: First official pictures (accessed on September 5, 2012)
• auto.t-online.de: VW Golf VII: No experiments (accessed on February 8, 2012)
• Democratization of driver assistance systems (including the list of systems in the Golf VII)
• heise.de auto: Data without a photo
• AUTOZEITUNG.de: special model R360S
• INFOTICKER.ch: special model R360S
• VW product website: VW Golf VII