Volkswagen Golf Mk8

Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Model code	CD1; CG5 (estate);
Production	2019–present
Model years	2020–present (Europe); 2022–present (North America)
Assembly	Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant); China: Foshan (FAW-VW, since 2020); Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM);
Designer	Klaus Zyciora and Felipe Montoya Bueloni; Klaus Zyciora and Felix Schell (estate);
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car (C)
Body style	5-door hatchback; 5-door estate;
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related	Audi A3 Mk4; SEAT León Mk4; Škoda Octavia Mk4
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.0 L EA211 TSI turbo I3; 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4; 1.5 L EA211 Evo TSI turbo I4 TSI; 2.0 L EA888 Evo 3 TSI I4; 2.0 L EA888 Evo 4 TSI I4; Petrol/CNG:; 1.5 L EA211 EVO turbo CNG TGI I4; Petrol hybrid:; 1.0 L EA211 turbo I3 (mild hybrid); 1.4 L EA211 turbo I4 (PHEV); 1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (mild hybrid); Diesel:; 2.0 L EA288 evo 4 TDI I4;
Transmission	5/6-speed manual; 6/7-speed DSG dual-clutch; 8-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	MHEV (eTSI); PHEV (TSI eHybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,636 mm (103.8 in)
Length	4,284 mm (168.7 in) (hatchback); 4,633 mm (182.4 in) (wagon)
Width	1,789 mm (70.4 in)
Height	1,456 mm (57.3 in) (hatchback); 1,498 mm (59.0 in) (wagon)
Curb weight	1,255–1,465 kg (2,767–3,230 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Volkswagen Beetle A5

The Volkswagen Golf (Mk8) (also known as the Golf VIII) is a compact car, the eighth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk7.^[6] It was launched in Wolfsburg on 24 October 2019, and arrived in German showrooms in December 2019.^[7]

The Golf Mk8 uses the same MQB Evo platform as the fourth-generation Audi A3 and SEAT León.^[8]

^ "VW GOLF VIII (CD1)". Meyer Motoren. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
^ "VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5)". Meyer Motoren. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
^ US D904932, Bischoff, Klaus & Bueloni, Felipe Montoya, "Motor vehicle", published 2020-12-15, assigned to Volkswagen AG
^ US D937121, Bischoff, Klaus & Bueloni, Felipe Montoya, "Motor vehicle", published 2021-11-30, assigned to Volkswagen AG
^ US D937127, Zyciora, Klaus & Schell, Felix, "Motor vehicle", published 2021-11-30, assigned to Volkswagen AG
^ Gitlin, Jonathan M. (24 October 2019). "Volkswagen unveils the all-new 2020 Golf hatchback". Ars Technica. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
^ Glon, Ronan (24 October 2019). "Sharp and tech-savvy, the Volkswagen Golf gets a full digital reboot". Digital Trends. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
^ Duff, Mike (24 October 2019). "Volkswagen Golf's 8th-Gen Model Is Finally Here and Thoroughly Modern". Car and Driver. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

[1] "VW GOLF VIII (CD1)". Meyer Motoren. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

[2] "VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5)". Meyer Motoren. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

[3] US D904932, Bischoff, Klaus & Bueloni, Felipe Montoya, "Motor vehicle", published 2020-12-15, assigned to Volkswagen AG

[4] US D937121, Bischoff, Klaus & Bueloni, Felipe Montoya, "Motor vehicle", published 2021-11-30, assigned to Volkswagen AG

[5] US D937127, Zyciora, Klaus & Schell, Felix, "Motor vehicle", published 2021-11-30, assigned to Volkswagen AG

[6] Gitlin, Jonathan M. (24 October 2019). "Volkswagen unveils the all-new 2020 Golf hatchback". Ars Technica. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

[7] Glon, Ronan (24 October 2019). "Sharp and tech-savvy, the Volkswagen Golf gets a full digital reboot". Digital Trends. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

[8] Duff, Mike (24 October 2019). "Volkswagen Golf's 8th-Gen Model Is Finally Here and Thoroughly Modern". Car and Driver. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

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