Volkswagen Golf Mk6
The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 is a compact car and the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 is the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 for the 2009 model year.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1986 |
| Body type | Estate |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (from registration data). 18 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2019–2021 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.9 l/100 km | 1986–1989 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 1986–2018 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.6 l/100 km | 1986–1989 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2000–2001 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2000–2001 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.2 l/100 km | 2015–2018 |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 6.4 l/100 km | 2000–2006 |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.1 l/100 km | 2000–2003 |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2004–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 1999–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1999–2006 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Manual | – | 7.2 l/100 km | 2010–2015 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.4 l/100 km | 2010–2012 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 7.1 l/100 km | 2013–2015 |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.1 l/100 km | 2010–2013 |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9 l/100 km | 2010–2014 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 69% of Volkswagen Golf Mk6s pass their MOT test first time, based on 192,646 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.