Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Mk7 (facelift) · 2015–2021 · 7 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Golf SE Navigation TDi S-A 1.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Mk7, Typ 5G) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Mk7, Typ 5G) China (9) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Golf SE Navigation TDi S-A 1.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2020 VW Golf MK7.5 280 TSI R-Line interior view in Brunei by AIMHO'S REBELLION 8490s, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Golf SE Navigation TDi S-A 1.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Mk7, Typ 5G) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Mk7, Typ 5G) China (9) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Golf SE Navigation TDi S-A 1.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 VW Golf MK7.5 280 TSI R-Line interior view in Brunei by AIMHO'S REBELLION 8490s, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | |||||||
| TSI 6MT · Hatchback | 1.4 L Turbocharged Inline-4 TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/39 (33) | $23,195 |
| TSI 8AT · Hatchback | 1.4 L Turbocharged Inline-4 TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $23,995 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| 1.4T 6MT · Hatchback | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | FWD | 28/36 (31) | — |
| 1.4T 8AT · Hatchback | 1.4L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI | 147 | 184 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/35 (32) | — |
| 2019 | |||||||
| 1.4T 6MT · Hatchback | 1.4L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 29/37 (32) | — |
| 1.4T 8AT · Hatchback | 1.4L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 29/37 (32) | — |
| 2018 | |||||||
| 1.8T 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25/34 (29) | — |
| 1.8T 6AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 24/33 (28) | — |
| 2017 | |||||||
| 1.8T 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25/36 (29) | — |
| 1.8T 6AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25/35 (29) | — |
| 2016 | |||||||
| 1.8T 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25/36 (29) | — |
| 1.8T 6AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25/35 (29) | — |
| 2015 | |||||||
| 1.8T 5MT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25/36 (29) | — |
| 1.8T 6AT · Hatchback | 1.8L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25/35 (29) | — |
| 2.0TDI 6DSG · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 31/41 (35) | — |
| 2.0TDI 6MT · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TDI diesel | — | — | 6-speed manual | FWD | 30/43 (35) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2019 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 2018 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 9 | ★★★★★ |
| 2015 | 12 | 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.