Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Before the journey

Dimensions

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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.

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Ⓐ 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.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.