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 | Petrol |
| Engine power | 124 kW (166 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 107 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,445 kg |
| Displacement | 1,455 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 209 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Class | Compact car |
| Length | 4,340 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,792 mm |
| Height | 1,451 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 European countries that registered the Volkswagen Gol in 2025 (670 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
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 124 kW (166 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Gol?
- The Volkswagen Gol is 4,340 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 1,445 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Gol?
- The Volkswagen Gol emits 107 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Gol have?
- The Volkswagen Gol has 5 seats.