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Volkswagen Golf Mk6

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Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen Jetta SportWagen (United States, wagon)
Volkswagen Vento Variant (Argentina and Uruguay, wagon)[1]
Production2008–2013
2009–2013 (wagon)
2011–2016 (cabriolet)
Model years2010–2014 (North America)
Assembly
DesignerWalter de Silva
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car/small family car (C)
Body style3/5-door hatchback
5-door estate/wagon
2-door cabriolet
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Motion)
PlatformVolkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform
RelatedAudi A3 Mk2
Audi TT Mk2
Audi Q3 Mk1
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Touran Mk1
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Golf Plus
Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat CC
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3
SEAT León Mk2
SEAT Toledo Mk3
SEAT Altea
Škoda Yeti
Škoda Octavia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5/6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6/7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length4,199 mm (165.3 in)
GTI: 4,213 mm (165.9 in)
Width1,779 mm (70.0 in)
Height1,479 mm (58.2 in)
GTI: 1,469 mm (57.8 in)
Kerb weight1,217–1,541 kg (2,683–3,397 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Eos (Golf Cabriolet only)
Volkswagen Bora HS (China)
SuccessorVolkswagen Golf Mk7
Volkswagen T-Roc (Cabriolet models only)

The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 is the sixth generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 2008[5][6] to 2012.[6]

Models

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From 2011[7] to 2016,[8][9] Volkswagen made a convertible model called the Golf Cabriolet.[10] It was a MK3 Golf with improvements.

From 2009[11][12] to 2013,[12] Volkswagen made an estate model called the Estate[12] and Golf Variant.[13]

From 2009[14][15] to 2014[source?], Volkswagen made an estate model, In the United States it is called the Jetta SportWagen.[14][15]

From 2008[16] to 2014,[17] Volkswagen made taller versions of the Golf, it was called the Volkswagen Golf Plus,[18][19] this model had new front lights, new rear lights, new bumpers, new bonnet and new interior.

From 2010[20] to 2012, Volkswagen made the Golf, It was only made in America, Volkswagen dropped the Rabbit name and called it the Golf again.[20]

Engines

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ModelEngine type/codePower/rpmTorque/rpm0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)
acceleration		Top speedTransmission
Petrol engine
1.41,390 cc (85 cu in) I4 (CGGA)79 hp; 59 kW (80 PS) at 5,000132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) at 3,80013.9 s172 km/h (107 mph)5-speed manual
1.61,595 cc (97 cu in) I4 (BSE/BSF/CCSA)101 hp; 75 kW (102 PS) at 5,600148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,80011.3 s188 km/h (117 mph)5-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
1.2 TSI1,197 cc (73 cu in) I484 hp; 63 kW (85 PS) at 4,800160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–3,50012.3 s178 km/h (111 mph)5-speed manual
1.2 TSI1,197 cc (73 cu in) I4 (CBZ/CBZB/CBZC)104 hp; 77 kW (105 PS) at 5,000175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 1,550–4,10010.6 s190 km/h (118 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
1.4 TSI1,390 cc (85 cu in) I4 (CAXA)120 hp; 90 kW (122 PS) at 5,000200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,0009.5 s200 km/h (124 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
1.4 TSI1,390 cc (85 cu in) I4 (CAVD)158 hp; 118 kW (160 PS) at 5,800240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,0008.0 s220 km/h (137 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
1.8 TSI1,798 cc (110 cu in) I4 (CDAA)158 hp; 118 kW (160 PS) at 4,500-6,000250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,5008.0 s220 km/h (137 mph)6-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
GTI1,984 cc (121 cu in) I4 (CCZB/CBFA)207 hp; 154 kW (210 PS) at 5,300-6,200280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,700-5,2006.9 s240 km/h (149 mph)
238 km/h (148 mph) (DSG)		6-speed manual
6-speed DSG (optional)
GTI "35"1,984 cc (121 cu in) I4 (CDLG)232 hp; 173 kW (235 PS) at 5,500-6,300300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2,200-5,5006.6 s247 km/h (153 mph)6-speed manual
6-speed DSG (optional)
2.5*2,480 cc (151 cu in) I5 (BGQ/CBUA/CBTA)170 hp; 127 kW (172 PS) at 5,700240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 4,2507.6 s209 km/h (130 mph)
(elec. limited)		5-speed manual
6-speed Tiptronic Automatic (optional)
R1,984 cc (121 cu in) I4 (CDLF/CDLC)266 hp; 199 kW (270 PS) at 6,000350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2,500-5,0005.7 s
5.5 s (DSG)		274 km/h (170 mph)6-speed manual
6-speed DSG (optional)
Liquefied petroleum gas engine
1.6 LPG1,595 cc (97 cu in) I4 (CHGA)97 hp; 72 kW (98 PS) at 5,600 (LPG)
101 hp; 75 kW (102 PS) at 5,600		144 N⋅m (106 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 (LPG)
148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800		12.1 s (LPG)
11.9		149 km/h (93 mph) (LPG)
169 km/h (105 mph)		5-speed manual
Diesel engine
1.6 TDI1,598 cc (98 cu in) I4 (CAYB)89 hp; 66 kW (90 PS) at 4,200230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-2,50012.9 s178 km/h (111 mph)5-speed manual
1.6 TDI BlueMotion1,598 cc (98 cu in) I4 (CAYC)104 hp; 77 kW (105 PS) at 4,400250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-2,50011.3 s
11.2 s (DSG)		190 km/h (118 mph)5-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
1.6 TDI1,598 cc (98 cu in) I4 (CAY)189 km/h (117 mph)5-speed manual
7-speed DSG (optional)
2.0 TDI1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 (CBDC)108 hp; 81 kW (110 PS) at 4,200250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–2,50010.7 s190 km/h (118 mph)5-speed manual
6-speed DSG (optional)
2.0 TDI BlueMotion1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 (CBAA/CBAB/CFFB)138 hp; 103 kW (140 PS) at 4,200320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,5009.3 s209 km/h (130 mph)6-speed manual
6-speed DSG (optional)
2.0 TDI 4Motion1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 (CBAA/CBAB)9.1 s206 km/h (128 mph)6-speed manual
GTD1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 (CBBB/CFGB)168 hp; 125 kW (170 PS) at 4,200350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,5008.1 s222 km/h (138 mph)
220 km/h (137 mph) (DSG)		6-speed manual
6-speed DSG (optional)

Awards

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References

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  1. ↑ Autocosmos (2 December 2010). "Nuevo VW Vento Variant: con genes del renovado ADN de la marca". Autocosmos (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ↑ Steinert, Christian (22 August 2006). "Audi: New sales division in China". The German Car Blog. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  3. ↑ "Skoda. Skoda in Ukraine". Car-cat.com. Retrieved 29 July 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "Indonesia: Volkswagen To Launch Local Assembly, Likely of Touran and Golf Plus". Insideline. Insideline.com. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  5. ↑ "Golf Mk VI". Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  6. 1 2 "The new Golf. - Retrospective – history of the Golf". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "VW Golf cabrio set for 2011". Autocar. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  8. ↑ "VW ends Golf Cabriolet production". Car Dealer Magazine. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet axed from UK line-up". Autocar. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  10. ↑ Love, Martin (20 November 2011). "Car review: VW Golf Cabriolet". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "Golf Estate Mk VI". Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  12. 1 2 3 "Used Golf Estate 6 (2009 - 2013)". volkswagen.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  13. ↑ "Volkswagen Golf Variant (image)". volkswagen-newsroom.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  14. 1 2 "2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan and SportWagen". 30 December 2008. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  15. 1 2 Phelan, Mark (25 July 2008). "2009 VW Jetta | A welcome SportWagen". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  16. ↑ "Golf Plus". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  17. ↑ "Golf Plus". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  18. ↑ "The Golf Plus" (PDF). Volkswagen. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 August 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  19. ↑ "New Volkswagen Golf Plus - Car Body Design". carbodydesign.com. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  20. 1 2 LATURNUS, TED (22 October 2009). "Review: Bye-bye, Rabbit. Hello, again, Golf". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  21. ↑ "Volkswagen Golf VI Declared 2009 World Car Of The Year". Wcoty.com. 9 April 2009. Archived from the original on 3 April 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  22. ↑ "Euro NCAP's top five achievers of 2009". Euroncap.com. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  23. ↑ Colquhoun, Steve. "DCOTY 2009: Best performance car under $60,000". drive.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  24. ↑ "International Engine of the Year 2009". Ukipme.com. n.d. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  25. ↑ "Green Engine of the Year 2009". Ukipme.com. n.d. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  26. ↑ DeMatio, Joe (10 November 2009). "2010 Automobile of the Year: 2010 Volkswagen GTI". Automobile. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  27. ↑ "Golf 1.4 TSI is car of the year". Wheels24.co.za. Johannesburg. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  28. ↑ "Fleet News Awards 2010: Company Car of the Year". Fleetnews.co.uk. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  29. ↑ Lombardi, Candace (1 April 2010). "VW's BlueMotion wins green award". CNET. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  30. ↑ "Top 10 Green Cars for 2010". kbb.com. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2019.[permanent dead link]
  31. ↑ Carty, Sharon Silke (20 April 2010). "KBB's green cars list includes VW Golf TDI, Chevy Tahoe hybrid". USA Today. Retrieved 18 March 2019.

Other websites

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Preceded by
Volkswagen Golf Mk5		 Volkswagen Golf Mk6
2008–2016		 Succeeded by
Volkswagen Golf Mk7
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