Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan
The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a five-seat MPV produced from 2014 onwards, powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 88 kW with CO₂ emissions of 133 g/km. Measuring 4,364 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,392 kg, it achieves a top speed of 200 km/h. The model has been subject to 9 recalls in EU Safety Gate and 41 recalls in the US NHTSA database.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2014 |
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 135 kW (181 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 117 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,478 kg |
| Displacement | 1,312 cc |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 4,342 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan in 2025 (36 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 21 |
| Malta | 15 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (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
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
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 Golf Sportsvan?
- The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has a rated top speed of 200 km/h.
- How much power does the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan have?
- The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan produces 135 kW (181 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan?
- The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 4,342 mm long, 1,810 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan weigh?
- The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has a kerb weight of about 1,478 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan?
- The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan emits 117 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan have?
- The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has 5 seats.