Volkswagen Golf 5K
Golf VI · 2010–2014 · 5 model years · 5 trims
Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 Comfortline 5-Door in Reflex Silver Metallic, front right, 2024-09-26 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Mk6 A6 Typ 5K) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 in Shark Blue Metallic, Rear Left, 05-06-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2011 Volkswagen Golf S 1.2 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW Golf VI 1.2 TSI Interior by Spacekid, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 Comfortline 5-Door in Reflex Silver Metallic, front right, 2024-09-26 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Mk6 A6 Typ 5K) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5 in Shark Blue Metallic, Rear Left, 05-06-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Volkswagen Golf S 1.2 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Golf VI 1.2 TSI Interior by Spacekid, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ||||||
| 2.0TDI 6DSG · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 29/37 (32) |
| 2.0TDI 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/39 (32) |
| 2.5 6AT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 23/30 (26) |
| 2013 | ||||||
| 2.0TDI 6DSG · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 29/37 (32) |
| 2.0TDI 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/39 (32) |
| 2.5 5MT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/33 (26) |
| 2.5 6AT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 24/31 (26) |
| 2012 | ||||||
| 2.0TDI 6AT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 29/37 (32) |
| 2.0TDI 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/39 (32) |
| 2.5 5MT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/33 (26) |
| 2.5 6AT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 24/31 (26) |
| 2011 | ||||||
| 2.0TDI 6AT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 29/37 (32) |
| 2.0TDI 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/39 (32) |
| 2.5 5MT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 23/33 (26) |
| 2.5 6AT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 24/31 (27) |
| 2010 | ||||||
| 2.0TDI 6AT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 29/37 (32) |
| 2.0TDI 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/39 (32) |
| 2.5 5MT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) |
| 2.5 6AT · Hatchback | 2.5L Inline-5 | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 23/30 (26) |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2013 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2012 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2011 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2010 | 4 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.