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2018 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unitary construction
Production Years for Series : 2008 - 2012
Price : MSRP: $20,910-24,755
Weight : 2963 lbs | 1343.994 kg
MPG City : 25
MPG Highway : 36
Combined MPG : 29.00
Coefficient of Drag : 0.29
Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement : 1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.
Power : 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Compression : 9.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :Cast iron
Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Automatic

1st Gear : 3.78
2nd Gear : 2.12
3rd Gear : 1.27
4th Gear : 0.86
5th Gear : 0.66
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign ID20V372000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, 'Certification.'
ConsequenceIf the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. This recall began July 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E7.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20150114
NHTSA Campaign ID19V188000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
ConsequenceIf a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20170629
NHTSA Campaign ID18V464000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.'
ConsequenceRemoving the key while the shift lever is in a position other than 'Park' increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20180321
NHTSA Campaign ID18V369000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
ConsequenceA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20180409
NHTSA Campaign ID19V615000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in 'Park.'
ConsequenceRemoving the key while the shift lever is in a position other than 'Park' increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase size of 103.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has a length of 167.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has a width of 70.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has 38.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2018 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has legroom of 41.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf was a Hatchback.

Q: How much did the 2018 Volkswagen Golf cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf had an MSRP of $20,910 - $$24,755 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2018 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Volkswagen Golf was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2018 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2018 Volkswagen Golf had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.