The 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Concept has a theoretical combined fuel consumption of 3.2 l/100 km (88 mpg ‑imp 74 mpg ‑US) and anticipated 85 g/km CO 2 emissions. It is 20 mm (0.8 in) wider than the Mk6, with a 59 mm (2.3 in) longer wheelbase.Įngine options at launch include 1.2 and 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engines, with 85 PS (63 kW 84 hp) and 140 PS (103 kW 138 hp) respectively, and 1.6 and 2.0-litre diesel engines, with 105 PS (77 kW 104 hp) and 150 PS (110 kW 148 hp) respectively. Ĭompared with the previous generation, the Golf Mk7 has a roomier cabin with greater shoulder room for the front and rear passengers, more rear legroom, and more boot space. However, production of e-Golf and Golf Variant ended in the following year, precisely in mid-2020 for Golf Variant.

It was replaced in December 2019 by the Golf Mk8, which is built on the MQB Evo platform.

In November 2016, VW presented a facelift of the Golf Mk7. Marketed in three-door and five-door hatchback, van, and estate forms, the Golf Mk7 shares the MQB platform with the third-generation Audi A3, SEAT León and Škoda Octavia. Sales in Europe began with the model year of 2013, at the end of 2012. It was introduced in Berlin on 4 September 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) is a small family car ( C-segment) produced by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen, as the seventh generation of the Golf and the successor to the Golf Mk6.

Inductives laden fur golf vii ab 2013