Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Production of the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 started in 2019. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 120 g/km for the hybrid petrol version, 8 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol version, 119 g/km for the diesel version, and 138 g/km for the petrol version (all WLTP). In Norway, 1,329 were registered new between 2020 and 2024, with a peak of 593 in 2021.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2019 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 105 kW (141 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Hybrid (petrol) 120 g/km, plug-in hybrid (petrol) 8 g/km, diesel 119 g/km, petrol 138 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,460 kg |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (52,473 cars), engine power from 16 countries, kerb weight from 17 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volkswagen Golf Mk8 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
1,329 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2020–2024, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,598 kg | 2020–2023 | 627 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 81 kW (109 hp) | 1,303 kg | 2020–2024 | 292 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,374 kg | 2020–2024 | 236 |
| Petrol | 140 kW (188 hp) | 1,514 kg | 2021–2024 | 82 |
| Petrol | 180 kW (241 hp) | 1,461 kg | 2020–2024 | 48 |
| Petrol | 235 kW (315 hp) | 1,553 kg | 2021–2023 | 38 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (6 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Golf Mk8 cars registered for the first time across 18 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35,063 |
| Italy | 14,055 |
| France | 13,792 |
| Spain | 7,307 |
| Poland | 5,783 |
| Netherlands | 3,415 |
| Czechia | 3,081 |
| Slovakia | 1,117 |
| Croatia | 972 |
| Luxembourg | 951 |
| Portugal | 705 |
| Bulgaria | 516 |
| Finland | 476 |
| Cyprus | 120 |
| Belgium | 77 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 106 complaints for the Volkswagen Golf Mk8, most often about engine, electrical system, power train, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 92% of Volkswagen Golf Mk8s pass their MOT test first time, based on 56,164 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: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 have?
- The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 produces 105 kW (141 hp).
- How much does the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 weigh?
- The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 has a kerb weight of about 1,460 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Golf Mk8?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Hybrid (petrol) 120 g/km, plug-in hybrid (petrol) 8 g/km, diesel 119 g/km, petrol 138 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).