Volkswagen Golf Plus

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Volkswagen Golf Plus
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2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus SE (pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen CrossGolf (crossover-styled variant)
Production2004–2014
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg
Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar) [1]
Designer Hartmut Warkuß, Peter Schreyer and Andreas Mindt [2]
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length
  • 4,204 mm (165.5 in)
  • 4,235 mm (166.7 in) (CrossGolf)
Width
  • 1,759 mm (69.3 in)
  • 1,775 mm (69.9 in) (CrossGolf)
Height
  • 1,580 mm (62.2 in)
  • 1,650 mm (65.0 in) (CrossGolf)
Kerb weight 1,293–1,501 kg (2,851–3,309 lb)
Chronology
Successor Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan/SV

The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a car that was manufactured by Volkswagen between 2004 and 2014. It has been variously described as a hatchback, a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or a combination of the two. [3] It was developed as a taller alternative to the Golf hatchback and positioned below the seven-seater Touran in Volkswagen's MPV category. [4] The car is based on the Golf Mk5, rides on the PQ35 platform, and was accompanied by a crossover-styled variant called the Volkswagen CrossGolf in 2006. Throughout its life cycle, it has been sold alongside the Golf Mk5 and the Golf Mk6 for its final two years.

Contents

In 2014, the Golf Plus was replaced by the MQB-based Golf Sportsvan. [5]

Overview

The Golf Plus was presented to the public at the Bologna Motor Show in December 2004. [6] It is 95 mm (3.74 in) taller than the Golf Mk5, and 150 mm (5.91 in) shorter than the three-row Touran. [7] It offers higher seating position, and more space in the cabin with an extra 50 litres (1.8 cu ft) of boot space at 395 litres (13.9 cu ft), which is expandable to 505 litres (17.8 cu ft) by lowering the boot floor. [8] [9] The rear seats can slide by 160 millimetres (6.3 in) and folded in a new system, resulting in an almost level luggage space when folded. It also split 60:40, with the middle seat doubling as a fold-down drink table. [4] The Golf Plus is optionally available with a large roof console, three unfolding storage compartments are located in the front area. [10]

Many parts of the Golf Mk5 were also used in the Golf Plus, such as engines, transmissions, headrests and exterior mirrors. In contrast to the normal Golf, standard LED rear lights were used in the Golf Plus, the first in the C-segment. [11]

It has a drag coefficient of 0.32. [10]

Facelift

In December 2008, the facelifted version was revealed at the Bologna Motor Show, featuring a revised front end which saw the introduction of the horizontally aligned band front grille and new headlights with daytime running lights, aligning its styling to the Golf Mk6. [12] [13] The revised variant went on sale in early 2009. [13] It retains a largely similar design of the rear end and the interior. [7] For the first time on the Golf Plus, a parallel parking assistance system called ParkAssist was offered. A rear-view camera mounted behind the Volkswagen badge was also available as an option. [13]

CrossGolf

At the 2006 Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen released the CrossGolf which is a version of the Golf Plus with black-plastic body cladding and slightly increased ride height. [14] Part of the Volkswagen Cross family which also includes the CrossPolo and CrossTouran, it was developed by the Volkswagen Individual division, which also developed the Golf R32. [15]

The CrossGolf is only available in front-wheel drive configuration, and is powered by two petrol engines, 1.6 and 1.4 TSI, and two diesel engines, 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI, with outputs ranging from 102  PS (75  kW ; 101  bhp ) to 140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp). In the UK, this model is badged as Golf Plus Dune and sold with the 1.9 TDI outputting 105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp). [14]

The facelifted model was introduced in February 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show. [16] [17]

Powertrain

Throughout its production run, seven petrol engine variants are available with an output between 75–170 PS (74–168 hp; 55–125 kW), and five diesel engine variants with an output of 90–140 PS (89–138 hp; 66–103 kW). All diesel engines are equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

The BlueMotion model was also available with 105 PS (104 hp; 77 kW) and a 5-speed manual gearbox. For efficiency, the BlueMotion model received changes in engine tuning such as lowering the idling RPM. It also received aerodynamic changes such as underbody cover, low-friction tires and lowering the right height by 15 mm (1 in). The third, fourth and fifth gears of the transmission have a longer gear ratio. Average fuel economy was rated at 4.8 L/100 km (21 km/L; 49 mpg‑US).

An LPG variant (BiFuel) was also offered with an output of 98 PS (97 hp; 72 kW) and a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Petrol engines
ModelDisplacementSeriesPowerTorqueYears
1.2 TSI 1,197 cc I4 CBZA86 PS (85 hp; 63 kW)160 N⋅m (16.3 kg⋅m; 118 lb⋅ft)2010–2014
1.2 TSI1,197 cc I4CBZB105 PS (104 hp; 77 kW)175 N⋅m (17.8 kg⋅m; 129 lb⋅ft)2009–2014
1.41,390 cc I4BCA75 PS (74 hp; 55 kW)126 N⋅m (12.8 kg⋅m; 92.9 lb⋅ft)2004–2006
1.41,390 cc I4BUD/CGGA80 PS (79 hp; 59 kW)132 N⋅m (13.5 kg⋅m; 97.4 lb⋅ft)2006–2014
1.4 TSI1,390 cc I4CAXA122 PS (120 hp; 90 kW)200 N⋅m (20.4 kg⋅m; 148 lb⋅ft)2007–2014
1.4 TSI1,390 cc I4BMY140 PS (138 hp; 103 kW)220 N⋅m (22.4 kg⋅m; 162 lb⋅ft)2006–2008
1.4 TSI1,390 cc I4CAVD160 PS (158 hp; 118 kW)240 N⋅m (24.5 kg⋅m; 177 lb⋅ft)2008–2014
1.4 TSI1,390 cc I4BLG80 PS (79 hp; 59 kW)132 N⋅m (13.5 kg⋅m; 97.4 lb⋅ft)2006–2014
1.61,595 cc I4BSE/BSF/CCSA102 PS (101 hp; 75 kW)148 N⋅m (15.1 kg⋅m; 109 lb⋅ft)2005–2010
1.6 MultiFuel1,595 cc I4CMXA102 PS (101 hp; 75 kW)148 N⋅m (15.1 kg⋅m; 109 lb⋅ft)2010–2014
1.6 BiFuel1,595 cc I4CHGA98 PS (97 hp; 72 kW) (LPG)
102 PS (101 hp; 75 kW) (petrol)		144 N⋅m (14.7 kg⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) (LPG)
148 N⋅m (15.1 kg⋅m; 109 lb⋅ft) (petrol)		2010–2014
1.6 FSI1,598 cc I4BLF/BLP115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW)155 N⋅m (15.8 kg⋅m; 114 lb⋅ft)2004–2007
2.0 FSI1,984 cc I4BLR/BVY150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW)200 N⋅m (20.4 kg⋅m; 148 lb⋅ft)2005–2008
Diesel engines
1.6 TDI (CR)1,598 cc 14CAYB90 PS (89 hp; 66 kW)230 N⋅m (23.5 kg⋅m; 170 lb⋅ft)2009–2014
1.6 TDI (CR)1,598 cc 14CAYC105 PS (104 hp; 77 kW)250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft)2009–2014
1.9 TDI (PD)1,896 cc I4BRU/BXF/BXJ90 PS (89 hp; 66 kW)210 N⋅m (21.4 kg⋅m; 155 lb⋅ft)2005–2008
1.9 TDI (PD)1,896 cc I4BKC/BXE/BLS105 PS (104 hp; 77 kW)250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft)2004–2008
2.0 TDI (CR)1,968 cc I4CBDC110 PS (108 hp; 81 kW)250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft)2008–2009
2.0 TDI (PD)1,968 cc I4BKD140 PS (138 hp; 103 kW)320 N⋅m (32.6 kg⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft)2004–2008
2.0 TDI (PD)1,968 cc I4BMM140 PS (138 hp; 103 kW)320 N⋅m (32.6 kg⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft)2005–2008
2.0 TDI (CR)1,968 cc I4CBDB150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW)320 N⋅m (32.6 kg⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft)2008–2014

Sales

YearEurope [18]
200414
2005106,076
2006128,137
2007102,453
200889,459
2009106,095
201083,838
201184,254
201268,453
201361,712
20146,415
201516
20165

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