Volkswagen Gol
The Volkswagen Gol is a five-seat car that has been in production since 1980. It is powered by a 1.546-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 82 kW, with a top speed of 209 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 128 g/km. The vehicle has a kerb weight of 1,333 kg and measures 4,365 mm in length, with one recall recorded in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1980 |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power | 116 kW (156 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 81 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,514 kg |
| Displacement | 1,454 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 209 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Class | Compact car |
| Length | 4,339 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,792 mm |
| Height | 1,451 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Gol cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 633 |
| Denmark | 22 |
| Malta | 15 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Gol (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 173 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen Gol. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-03-24
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Gol?
- The Volkswagen Gol has a rated top speed of 209 km/h.
- How much power does the Volkswagen Gol have?
- The Volkswagen Gol produces 116 kW (156 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Gol?
- The Volkswagen Gol is 4,339 mm long, 1,792 mm wide and 1,451 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Gol weigh?
- The Volkswagen Gol has a kerb weight of about 1,514 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Gol?
- The Volkswagen Gol emits 81 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Gol have?
- The Volkswagen Gol has 5 seats.