Volkswagen Golf Variant

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Volkswagen Golf Estate
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Technology Highline (VII, Facelift) - Frontansicht, 21. April 2017, Dusseldorf.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Production1993–present
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door estate/station wagon
Layout Transverse front engine,
front-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive

Volkswagen has marketed estate/station wagon variants of its Golf model since its third generation in 1993, through its current eight generation.

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Volkswagen marketed the station wagon as Jetta Sportwagen and later the Golf Sportwagen in the United States, the Bora Sportwagen in Mexico, Golf Break and later Golf SW in France, Jetta Variant in Brazil, Vento Variant in Argentina, Jetta Wagon in Canada (only for 2009), Golf Wagon in Canada (onwards from 2010), Golf Estate in the United Kingdom and prominently as the Golf Variant in the domestic market in Germany and most other markets.

Golf Mk3 Estate (1993–1999)

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Estate (1H)
VW Golf III Variant GL blue.JPG
Overview
Production1993–1999
Assembly Wolfsburg, Germany,
Bratislava, Slovakia,
Osnabrück, Germany
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group A3 platform
Related Volkswagen Golf Mk3
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk3+Mk4
Volkswagen Jetta Mk3 (Vento)
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 I4 44kW (ABD/AEX/APQ)
1.6 I4 74kW (AEK/AFT/AKS)
1.8 I4 55kW (AAM/ANN)
1.8 I4 66kW (ABS/ADZ/ANP)
2.0 I4 85kW (2E/ADY/AGG)
2.9 VR6 140kW (ABV)
1.9 I4 D 47kW (1Y)
1.9 I4 SDI 47kW (AEY)
1.9 I4 TD 55kW (AAZ)
1.9 I4 TDI 66kW (1Z/AHU)
1.9 I4 TDI 81kW (AFN)
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Kerb weight 1,160 kg (2,557 lb) to 1,455 kg (3,208 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorNone
Successor Golf Mk4 Estate

The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Estate were introduced in September 1993, and were succeeded in March 1999 by the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Estate and Bora Estate. There was no estate model based on the Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs.

Engines [1] [2]

The engines used are the same as for many other Volkswagen Group cars:

NameVolumeEngineFuelOutputTorqueEngine ID code(s)0–100 km/h (0-62 mph),sTop speed CO2 Years
1.4 SPI1391 cc 4cyl Petrol 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @5200 rpm107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft) @2400–2800 rpmABD16.9154 km/h (96 mph) 1993–1995
1.4 MPI1390 cc4cylPetrol60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @4700 rpm116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) @2800–3200 rpmAEX/APQ16.9154 km/h (96 mph)166 g/km 1995–1999
1.6 MPI1595 cc4cylPetrol101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) @5800 rpm135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpmAEK11.9185 km/h (115 mph)197 g/km1994–1995
1.6 MPI1595 cc4cylPetrol101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) @5800 rpm140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpmAFT/AKS11.9185 km/h (115 mph)197 g/km1995–1999
1.8 SPI1781 cc4cylPetrol75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @5000 rpm140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpmAAM/ANN14.9165 km/h (103 mph)190 g/km1993–1999
1.8 SPI[1]1781 cc4cylPetrol90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @5500 rpm145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpmABS/ADZ/ANP12.8175 km/h (109 mph)194 g/km1993–1999
2.0 MPI[1]1984 cc4cylPetrol115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm2E/ADY10.8193 km/h (120 mph)194 g/km1993–1995
2.0 MPI[1]1984 cc4cylPetrol115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) @2600 rpmAGG10.8193 km/h (120 mph)194 g/km1995–1999
2.9 MPI Syncro2861 cc VR6 Petrol190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) @5800 rpm245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpmABV8.1222 km/h (138 mph)271 g/km1994–1997
1.9 D1896 cc4cyl Diesel 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) @4400 rpm124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) @2000–3000 rpm1Y18.6154 km/h (96 mph)165 g/km1993–1999
1.9 SDI1896 cc4cylDiesel64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) @4200 rpm125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) @2200–2800 rpmAEY18.6154 km/h (96 mph)140 g/km1995–1999
1.9 TD1896 cc4cylDiesel75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4200 rpm150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) @2400–3400 rpmAAZ15.9163 km/h (101 mph)167 g/km1993–1997
1.9 TDI[1]1896 cc4cylDiesel90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm1Z/AHU13.4175 km/h (109 mph)138 g/km1993–1999
1.9 TDI1896 cc4cylDiesel110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4150 rpm235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmAFN11.4190 km/h (120 mph)138 g/km1996–1999

[1] Also available as Syncro with four-wheel drive.

Golf Mk4 Estate (1999–2006)

Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Estate (1J)
VW Golf IV Variant 20090910 front.JPG
Overview
Also calledVolkswagen Bora Estate, VW Jetta Wagon(North America), Volkswagen Golf Break (France), Volkswagen Golf Variant (Europe except France, UK & Ireland)
Production1999–2006 (Golf Estate)
1999–2004 (Bora Estate)
Assembly Wolfsburg, Germany,
Bratislava, Slovakia,
Zwickau-Mosel  [ de ], Germany,
Uitenhage, South Africa
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Related Audi A3
SEAT León
SEAT Toledo
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta Mk4 (Bora)
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 I4 16 valve 55kW (AHW/AXP/BCA)*1
1.6 I4 74kW (AEH/AKL/APF)
1.6 I4 75kW (AVU/BFQ)
1.6 I4 16 valve 77kW (AUS/AZD/ATN/BCB)
1.6 I4 16 valve FSI 81kW (BAD)
1.8 I4 20 valve Turbocharged 110kW (AUM)
2.0 I4 85kW (APK/AQY/AZJ/AZH)
2.3 VR5 110kW (AGZ)
2.3 VR5 20 valve 125kW (AQN)
2.8 VR6 150kW (AQP/AUE/BDE)
1.9 I4 SDI 50kW (AGP/AQM)*1
1.9 I4 TDI 66kW (AGR/ALH)
1.9 I4 TDI 81kW (AHF/ASV)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 74kW (ATD/AXR)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 85kW (AJM/AUY)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 96kW (ASZ)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 110kW (ARL)*2

*1 Only for Golf Estate
*2 Only for Bora Estate
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Chronology
Predecessor Golf Mk3 Estate
Successor Golf Mk5 Estate

The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Estate was introduced in April 1999. It was discontinued in December 2006, and succeeded in March 2007 by the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Estate. Unlike the Mk3, it was offered in North America where the Jetta name, tail lights, and front sheetmetal were used. Using the Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform, in many European markets both Bora Variant (with Jetta front) and Golf Variant (with Golf front) were sold until 2004 and 2006, respectively.

Engines [3] [4] [5]

The engines used are the same as for many other Volkswagen Group cars:

NameVolumeEngineFuelOutputTorqueEngine ID code(s)0–100 km/h (0-62 mph),sTop speed CO2 Years
1.4 16v1390 cc 4cyl Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @5000 rpm126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) @3300 rpmAHW/AXP/BCA15.6171 km/h (106 mph)163 g/km 1999–2006
1.6 8v1595 cc4cylPetrol100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5600 rpm145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpmAEH/AKL/APF11.9188 km/h (117 mph)180 g/km1999–2000
1.6 8v1595 cc4cylPetrol102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5600 rpm148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpmAVU/BFQ12.1189 km/h (117 mph)170 g/km2000–2006
1.6 16v1598 cc4cylPetrol105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @5700 rpm148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @4500 rpmAUS/AZD/ATN/BCB11.9192 km/h (119 mph)168 g/km2000–2006
1.6 16v FSI1598 cc4cylPetrol110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @5800 rpm155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpmBAD11.7194 km/h (121 mph)151 g/km2001–2006
1.8 20v Turbo1781 cc4cylPetrol150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5700 rpm210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) @1750–4600 rpmAUM9.2216 km/h (134 mph)190 g/km2000–2006
2.0 8v1984 cc4cylPetrol115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5200 rpm170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) @2400 rpmAPK/AQY11.4195 km/h (121 mph)192 g/km1999–2001
2.0 8v[1]1984 cc4cylPetrol115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpmAZG/AZJ/AZH11.4195 km/h (121 mph)192 g/km2001–2006
2.3 10v[1]2324 cc VR5 Petrol150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @6000 rpm205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpmAGZ9.4216 km/h (134 mph)226 g/km1999–2000
2.3 20v[1]2324 ccVR5Petrol170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @6200 rpm220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) @3300 rpmAQN8.2224 km/h (139 mph)209 g/km2000–2003
2.8 12v2792 cc VR6 Petrol174 PS (128 kW; 172 hp) @5800 rpm235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpmAAA/AFP7.8225 km/h (140 mph)264 g/km1999–2003
2.8 24v[1]2792 cc VR6 Petrol204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @6000 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpmAQP/AUE/BDE7.6235 km/h (146 mph)264 g/km1999–2003
1.9 8v SDI1896 cc4cylDiesel68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) @4200 rpm133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) @2200–2600 rpmAGP/AQM18.7160 km/h (99 mph)140 g/km1999–2006
1.9 8v TDI1896 cc4cylDiesel90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @3750 rpm210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmAGR/ALH13.2180 km/h (110 mph)135 g/km1999–2006
1.9 8v TDI1896 cc4cylDiesel110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmAHF/ASV11.3193 km/h (120 mph)135 g/km1999–2001
1.9 8v TDI PD[1]1896 cc4cylDiesel100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @1800–2400 rpmATD/AXR12.7188 km/h (117 mph)140 g/km2000–2006
1.9 8v TDI PD1896 cc4cylDiesel115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmAJM11.1195 km/h (121 mph)143 g/km1999–2001
1.9 8v TDI PD[1]1896 cc4cylDiesel115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmAUY11.1195 km/h (121 mph)143 g/km2000–2002
1.9 8v TDI PD[1]1896 cc4cylDiesel130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmASZ10.5205 km/h (127 mph)146 g/km2001–2006
1.9 8v TDI PD[1]1896 cc4cylDiesel150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @4000 rpm320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpmARL9.5216 km/h (134 mph)149 g/km2000–2004

[1] Also available as 4motion with four wheel drive.

Golf Mk5 Estate (2007–2009)

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Estate (1K)
VW Golf V Variant TDI front 20100711.jpg
Overview
Also called
  • Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2009–present)
  • Jetta Estate, Bora Estate, Vento Estate (South America)
  • Jetta Variant (Brazil)
  • Bora Sportwagon, Golf Sportwagen (Mexico)
  • VW Jetta Wagon (2009) VW Golf Wagon (2010–) (Canada), Volkswagen Golf SW (France)
Production2007–2009
Assembly Puebla, Mexico
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
Related Audi A3
SEAT León
SEAT Altea
SEAT Toledo
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Jetta Mk5
Volkswagen Eos
Powertrain
Engine 1.4L I4
1.4L I4 TSI
1.6L I4
2.0 TFSI
1.9L I4 TDI
2.0L I4 TDI
2.5 I5
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed DSG
7-speed DSG
Chronology
Predecessor Golf Mk4 Estate
Successor Golf Mk6 Estate

2007–2009

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Estate was introduced in April 2007 and produced up to April 2009. The vehicle is larger and based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform shared with the Volkswagen Jetta Mk5, Škoda Octavia, SEAT Toledo, SEAT León and Audi A3.

The Golf Mk5 Estate was replaced in May 2009 by the Golf Mk6 Estate, which is built on the same platform.

EngineEngine codeCyl. / valvesDisplace-
ment
PowerTorque
Petrol engines
1.4BUDI4 / 161,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in)80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp)132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft)
1.4 TSICAXAI4 / 161,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in)122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft)
1.4 TSIBMYI4 / 161,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in)140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft)
1.4 TSIBLGI4 / 161,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in)170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft)
1.6BSE / BSFI4 / 81,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in)102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp)148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft)
2.0 TFSIBWAl4 / 161,984  cc (121.1  cu in)147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) @ 5,100–6,000 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft)
2.5CBT/CBUI5 / 202,480  cc (151  cu in)150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) (2005–2007) / 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) (2008–present)177 lb⋅ft (240 N⋅m)
Diesel engines
1.9 TDIBXE / BLSI4 / 81,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in)105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft)
2.0 TDIBKDI4 / 161,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in)140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft)
2.0 TDIBMMI4 / 81,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in)140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp)320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft)

Golf Mk6 Estate (2009–2014)

Golf Estate VW Golf VI Variant 1.6 TDI Comfortline Reflexsilber.JPG
Golf Estate
Golf Estate 2013 Volkswagen Golf (5K MY13.5) 90TSI Trendline station wagon (2015-06-18) 02.jpg
Golf Estate

VW introduced a facelifted Estate (MK6) in May 2009, essentially an updated fifth generation estate with front fascia and interior styling mirroring the sixth generation Golf. There was a "Golf Estate Concept R" showcar unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. [6]

Golf Mk7 Estate (2013–2020)

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Estate
VW Golf VII Variant Highline 2.0 TDI.JPG
Overview
Production2013–2020
Assembly Puebla, Mexico
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform
Related Audi A3
SEAT León
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Jetta
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Length4,562 mm (179.6 in)
Width1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height1,481 mm (58.3 in)
Kerb weight 1,285–1,574 kg (2833 - 3470 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Golf Mk6 Estate
Successor Golf Mk8 Estate

Released in August 2013, the fifth edition of the Golf Estate was derived from the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and based on the MQB platform.

Unlike its predecessor, the Mark 6, which was a facelifted fifth generation estate, the Mark 7 was a new design. It was also called the Golf GTS in the domestic market in the Philippines.

Golf Mk8 Estate (2020–)

Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Estate
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant IMG 4291.jpg
Overview
Production2020–
Assembly Wolfsburg, Germany
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related Audi A3
SEAT León
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Powertrain
Engine 1.0L I3 TSI
1.5L I4 TSI
2.0L I4 TDI
Transmission 6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,640 mm (182.7 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Golf Mk7 Estate

A new Variant based on the Golf Mk8 was unveiled in September 2020. Sales in the US are not planned. [7] Production is now back in Wolfsburg. [8] The Golf Mk8 variant is based on an all-new MQB Evo platform shared with the Audi A3, SEAT León and Škoda Octavia.

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The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car, the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Bora which was manufactured by Volkswagen between 2005 and 2010, and up to 2012 in China. It is a three-box sedan derivative of the Golf Mk5. It was marketed as the Volkswagen Bora in Mexico and Colombia, Volkswagen Vento in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, and Volkswagen Sagitar in China.

References

  1. Volkswagen Golf Mk3 owner's manual, July 1996 (in Danish)
  2. Volkswagen Golf Mk3 owner's manual, January 1997 (in Danish)
  3. Volkswagen Golf Mk4 technical data, March 2000 (in Danish)
  4. Volkswagen Golf Mk4 technical data, May 2001 (in Danish)
  5. Volkswagen Golf Mk4 and Bora owner's manual supplement, October 2001 (in Danish)
  6. Volkswagen Golf Variant Concept R-Line puts the sport in SportWagen
  7. 2021 Volkswagen Golf Variant, Alltrack Debut With Space To Spare
  8. Start of the Variant: Wolfsburg plant builds the complete Golf family