Volkswagen Golf Variant
The Volkswagen Golf Variant is an estate body style that began production in 1986. It is powered by a petrol engine with a displacement of 1,713 cm³ across four cylinders, producing 77 kW of power. The vehicle measures 4,482 mm in length, seats five passengers, and has a kerb weight of 1,376 kg. Safety records show 9 recalls listed in EU Safety Gate and 41 recalls in the US NHTSA database.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1986 |
| Body type | Estate |
| Kerb weight | 1,219 kg |
| Displacement | 1,738 cc |
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Golf Variant cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 320 |
| Denmark | 9 |
| Czechia | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Golf Variant (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.
Other Volkswagen models
Similar Estate models
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Golf Variant 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 does the Volkswagen Golf Variant weigh?
- The Volkswagen Golf Variant has a kerb weight of about 1,219 kg.
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Golf Variant have?
- The Volkswagen Golf Variant has 5 seats.