Volkswagen Golf: specs, price and reviews
Eighth-generation Golf on the MQB-evo platform, facelifted in 2024 with a larger screen and revised controls.
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Spec sheet
- Generation
- VIII facelift (2024)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Power (hp) | 116 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1500 |
| Boot (l) | 381 |
| Consumption WLTP (l/100km) | 5.5 |
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €32,490 |
| 2025-01-01 | €33,290 |
| 2026-05-18 | €33,990 |
Frequently asked
What does the Volkswagen Golf cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 33,990 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What does the Volkswagen Golf consume?
5.5 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.
How much can the Volkswagen Golf tow?
1500 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
Owner experiences
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In depth
Entry is the 1.5 TSI with 116 hp; 381 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,500 kg. WLTP consumption 5.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.
About the Volkswagen Golf VIII (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Golf VIII has been in production since 2020 and received a facelift in 2024 with a 12.9-inch screen, illuminated sliders and a revised steering wheel. The entry engine is the 1.5 TSI with 116 hp; mild-hybrid eTSI variants sit above it. WLTP consumption is 5.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,500 kg.
In practice
Boot 381 litres, average for the C-segment. Owners report real-world consumption that, depending on driving style, sits 0.5 to 1.5 l/100km above WLTP (public forums, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 32,490 euro (reference date early 2024) to 33,990 euro now, a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.
Points to note
The touch-based controls of the pre-facelift drew a lot of criticism; the 2024 update softened that with better software and illuminated controls but did not fully replace the physical button row. Early Golf VIII model years had software recalls; check the RDW recall status per VIN for a used car.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.