Volkswagen Golf Estate
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen Passenger Cars
Production1993–present
Body and chassis
Body style5-door estate/station wagon
LayoutTransverse front engine,
front-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive

Volkswagen has marketed estate/station wagon variants of its Golf model since its third generation in 1993, through its current eight generation.

Volkswagen marketed the station wagon as Jetta Sportwagen and later the Golf Sportwagen in the United States, the Bora Sportwagen in Mexico, Golf Break and later Golf SW in France, Jetta Variant in Brazil, Vento Variant in Argentina, Jetta Wagon in Canada (only for 2009), Golf Wagon in Canada (onwards from 2010), Golf Estate in the United Kingdom and prominently as the Golf Variant in the domestic market in Germany and most other markets.

Golf Mk3 Estate (1993–1999)

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Estate (1H)
Overview
Production1993–1999
AssemblyWolfsburg, Germany,
Bratislava, Slovakia,
Osnabrück, Germany
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group A3 platform
RelatedVolkswagen Golf Mk3
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk3+Mk4
Volkswagen Jetta Mk3 (Vento)
Powertrain
Engine1.4 I4 44kW (ABD/AEX/APQ)
1.6 I4 74kW (AEK/AFT/AKS)
1.8 I4 55kW (AAM/ANN)
1.8 I4 66kW (ABS/ADZ/ANP)
2.0 I4 85kW (2E/ADY/AGG)
2.9 VR6 140kW (ABV)
1.9 I4 D 47kW (1Y)
1.9 I4 SDI 47kW (AEY)
1.9 I4 TD 55kW (AAZ)
1.9 I4 TDI 66kW (1Z/AHU)
1.9 I4 TDI 81kW (AFN)
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Kerb weight1,160 kg (2,557 lb) to 1,455 kg (3,208 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorNone
SuccessorGolf Mk4 Estate

The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Estate were introduced in September 1993, and were succeeded in March 1999 by the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Estate and Bora Estate. There was no estate model based on the Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs.

Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other Volkswagen Group cars:

Name Volume Engine Fuel Output Torque Engine ID code(s) 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph),s Top speed CO2 Years
1.4 SPI 1391 cc 4cyl Petrol 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @5200 rpm 107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft) @2400–2800 rpm ABD 16.9 154 km/h (96 mph)   1993–1995
1.4 MPI 1390 cc 4cyl Petrol 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @4700 rpm 116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) @2800–3200 rpm AEX/APQ 16.9 154 km/h (96 mph) 166 g/km 1995–1999
1.6 MPI 1595 cc 4cyl Petrol 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) @5800 rpm 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpm AEK 11.9 185 km/h (115 mph) 197 g/km 1994–1995
1.6 MPI 1595 cc 4cyl Petrol 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) @5800 rpm 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) @3500 rpm AFT/AKS 11.9 185 km/h (115 mph) 197 g/km 1995–1999
1.8 SPI 1781 cc 4cyl Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @5000 rpm 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpm AAM/ANN 14.9 165 km/h (103 mph) 190 g/km 1993–1999
1.8 SPI[1] 1781 cc 4cyl Petrol 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @5500 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpm ABS/ADZ/ANP 12.8 175 km/h (109 mph) 194 g/km 1993–1999
2.0 MPI[1] 1984 cc 4cyl Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm 2E/ADY 10.8 193 km/h (120 mph) 194 g/km 1993–1995
2.0 MPI[1] 1984 cc 4cyl Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) @2600 rpm AGG 10.8 193 km/h (120 mph) 194 g/km 1995–1999
2.9 MPI Syncro 2861 cc VR6 Petrol 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) @5800 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm ABV 8.1 222 km/h (138 mph) 271 g/km 1994–1997
1.9 D 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) @4400 rpm 124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) @2000–3000 rpm 1Y 18.6 154 km/h (96 mph) 165 g/km 1993–1999
1.9 SDI 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 64 PS (47 kW; 63 hp) @4200 rpm 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) @2200–2800 rpm AEY 18.6 154 km/h (96 mph) 140 g/km 1995–1999
1.9 TD 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4200 rpm 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) @2400–3400 rpm AAZ 15.9 163 km/h (101 mph) 167 g/km 1993–1997
1.9 TDI[1] 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm 202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm 1Z/AHU 13.4 175 km/h (109 mph) 138 g/km 1993–1999
1.9 TDI 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4150 rpm 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm AFN 11.4 190 km/h (120 mph) 138 g/km 1996–1999

[1] Also available as Syncro with four-wheel drive.

Golf Mk4 Estate (1999–2006)

Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Estate (1J)
Overview
Also calledVolkswagen Bora Estate, VW Jetta Wagon(North America), Volkswagen Golf Break (France), Volkswagen Golf Variant (Europe except France, UK & Ireland)
Production1999–2006 (Golf Estate)
1999–2004 (Bora Estate)
AssemblyWolfsburg, Germany,
Bratislava, Slovakia,
Zwickau-Mosel [de], Germany,
Uitenhage, South Africa
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
RelatedAudi A3
SEAT León
SEAT Toledo
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta Mk4 (Bora)
Powertrain
Engine1.4 I4 16 valve 55kW (AHW/AXP/BCA)*1
1.6 I4 74kW (AEH/AKL/APF)
1.6 I4 75kW (AVU/BFQ)
1.6 I4 16 valve 77kW (AUS/AZD/ATN/BCB)
1.6 I4 16 valve FSI 81kW (BAD)
1.8 I4 20 valve Turbocharged 110kW (AUM)
2.0 I4 85kW (APK/AQY/AZJ/AZH)
2.3 VR5 110kW (AGZ)
2.3 VR5 20 valve 125kW (AQN)
2.8 VR6 150kW (AQP/AUE/BDE)
1.9 I4 SDI 50kW (AGP/AQM)*1
1.9 I4 TDI 66kW (AGR/ALH)
1.9 I4 TDI 81kW (AHF/ASV)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 74kW (ATD/AXR)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 85kW (AJM/AUY)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 96kW (ASZ)
1.9 I4 TDI PD 110kW (ARL)*2

*1 Only for Golf Estate
*2 Only for Bora Estate
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Chronology
PredecessorGolf Mk3 Estate
SuccessorGolf Mk5 Estate

The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Estate was introduced in April 1999. It was discontinued in December 2006, and succeeded in March 2007 by the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Estate. Unlike the Mk3, it was offered in North America where the Jetta name, tail lights, and front sheetmetal were used. Using the Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform, in many European markets both Bora Variant (with Jetta front) and Golf Variant (with Golf front) were sold until 2004 and 2006, respectively.

Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other Volkswagen Group cars:

Name Volume Engine Fuel Output Torque Engine ID code(s) 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph),s Top speed CO2 Years
1.4 16v 1390 cc 4cyl Petrol 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @5000 rpm 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) @3300 rpm AHW/AXP/BCA 15.6 171 km/h (106 mph) 163 g/km 1999–2006
1.6 8v 1595 cc 4cyl Petrol 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5600 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpm AEH/AKL/APF 11.9 188 km/h (117 mph) 180 g/km 1999–2000
1.6 8v 1595 cc 4cyl Petrol 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5600 rpm 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @3800 rpm AVU/BFQ 12.1 189 km/h (117 mph) 170 g/km 2000–2006
1.6 16v 1598 cc 4cyl Petrol 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @5700 rpm 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @4500 rpm AUS/AZD/ATN/BCB 11.9 192 km/h (119 mph) 168 g/km 2000–2006
1.6 16v FSI 1598 cc 4cyl Petrol 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @5800 rpm 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) @4400 rpm BAD 11.7 194 km/h (121 mph) 151 g/km 2001–2006
1.8 20v Turbo 1781 cc 4cyl Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5700 rpm 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) @1750–4600 rpm AUM 9.2 216 km/h (134 mph) 190 g/km 2000–2006
2.0 8v 1984 cc 4cyl Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5200 rpm 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) @2400 rpm APK/AQY 11.4 195 km/h (121 mph) 192 g/km 1999–2001
2.0 8v[1] 1984 cc 4cyl Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm AZG/AZJ/AZH 11.4 195 km/h (121 mph) 192 g/km 2001–2006
2.3 10v[1] 2324 cc VR5 Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @6000 rpm 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm AGZ 9.4 216 km/h (134 mph) 226 g/km 1999–2000
2.3 20v[1] 2324 cc VR5 Petrol 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @6200 rpm 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) @3300 rpm AQN 8.2 224 km/h (139 mph) 209 g/km 2000–2003
2.8 12v 2792 cc VR6 Petrol 174 PS (128 kW; 172 hp) @5800 rpm 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm AAA/AFP 7.8 225 km/h (140 mph) 264 g/km 1999–2003
2.8 24v[1] 2792 cc VR6 Petrol 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @6000 rpm 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) @3200 rpm AQP/AUE/BDE 7.6 235 km/h (146 mph) 264 g/km 1999–2003
1.9 8v SDI 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) @4200 rpm 133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) @2200–2600 rpm AGP/AQM 18.7 160 km/h (99 mph) 140 g/km 1999–2006
1.9 8v TDI 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @3750 rpm 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm AGR/ALH 13.2 180 km/h (110 mph) 135 g/km 1999–2006
1.9 8v TDI 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm AHF/ASV 11.3 193 km/h (120 mph) 135 g/km 1999–2001
1.9 8v TDI PD[1] 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @4000 rpm 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @1800–2400 rpm ATD/AXR 12.7 188 km/h (117 mph) 140 g/km 2000–2006
1.9 8v TDI PD 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm AJM 11.1 195 km/h (121 mph) 143 g/km 1999–2001
1.9 8v TDI PD[1] 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4000 rpm 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm AUY 11.1 195 km/h (121 mph) 143 g/km 2000–2002
1.9 8v TDI PD[1] 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) @4000 rpm 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm ASZ 10.5 205 km/h (127 mph) 146 g/km 2001–2006
1.9 8v TDI PD[1] 1896 cc 4cyl Diesel 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @4000 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm ARL 9.5 216 km/h (134 mph) 149 g/km 2000–2004

[1] Also available as 4motion with four wheel drive.

Golf Mk5 Estate (2007–2009)

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Estate (1K)
Overview
Also called
  • Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2009–present)
  • Jetta Estate, Bora Estate, Vento Estate (South America)
  • Jetta Variant (Brazil)
  • Bora Sportwagon, Golf Sportwagen (Mexico)
  • VW Jetta Wagon (2009) VW Golf Wagon (2010–) (Canada), Volkswagen Golf SW (France)
Production2007–2009
AssemblyPuebla, Mexico
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
RelatedAudi A3
SEAT León
SEAT Altea
SEAT Toledo
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Jetta Mk5
Volkswagen Eos
Powertrain
Engine1.4L I4
1.4L I4 TSI
1.6L I4
2.0 TFSI
1.9L I4 TDI
2.0L I4 TDI
2.5 I5
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed DSG
7-speed DSG
Chronology
PredecessorGolf Mk4 Estate
SuccessorGolf Mk6 Estate

2007–2009

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Estate was introduced in April 2007 and produced up to April 2009. The vehicle is larger and based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform shared with the Volkswagen Jetta Mk5, Škoda Octavia, SEAT Toledo, SEAT León and Audi A3.

The Golf Mk5 Estate was replaced in May 2009 by the Golf Mk6 Estate, which is built on the same platform.

Engine Engine code Cyl. / valves Displace-
ment		 Power Torque
Petrol engines
1.4 BUD I4 / 16 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft)
1.4 TSI CAXA I4 / 16 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft)
1.4 TSI BMY I4 / 16 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) 220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft)
1.4 TSI BLG I4 / 16 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft)
1.6 BSE / BSF I4 / 8 1,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in) 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft)
2.0 TFSI BWA l4 / 16 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) @ 5,100–6,000 rpm 280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft)
2.5 CBT/CBU I5 / 20 2,480 cc (151 cu in) 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) (2005–2007) / 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) (2008–present) 177 lb⋅ft (240 N⋅m)
Diesel engines
1.9 TDI BXE / BLS I4 / 8 1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft)
2.0 TDI BKD I4 / 16 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft)
2.0 TDI BMM I4 / 8 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft)

Golf Mk6 Estate (2009–2014)

Golf Estate
Golf Estate

VW introduced a facelifted Estate (MK6) in May 2009, essentially an updated fifth generation estate with front fascia and interior styling mirroring the sixth generation Golf. There was a "Golf Estate Concept R" showcar unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.[6]

Golf Mk7 Estate (2013–2020)

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Estate
Overview
Production2013–2020
AssemblyPuebla, Mexico
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A1 platform
RelatedAudi A3
SEAT León
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Jetta
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Length4,562 mm (179.6 in)
Width1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height1,481 mm (58.3 in)
Kerb weight1,285–1,574 kg (2833 - 3470 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorGolf Mk6 Estate
SuccessorGolf Mk8 Estate

Released in August 2013, the fifth edition of the Golf Estate was derived from the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and based on the MQB platform.

Unlike its predecessor, the Mark 6, which was a facelifted fifth generation estate, the Mark 7 was a new design. It was also called the Golf GTS in the domestic market in the Philippines.

Golf Mk8 Estate (2020–)

Volkswagen Golf Mk8 Estate
Overview
Production2020–
AssemblyWolfsburg, Germany
Body and chassis
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB Evo
RelatedAudi A3
SEAT León
Škoda Octavia
Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Powertrain
Engine1.0L I3 TSI
1.5L I4 TSI
2.0L I4 TDI
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,640 mm (182.7 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Chronology
PredecessorGolf Mk7 Estate

A new Variant based on the Golf Mk8 was unveiled in September 2020. Sales in the US are not planned.[7] Production is now back in Wolfsburg.[8] The Golf Mk8 variant is based on an all-new MQB Evo platform shared with the Audi A3, SEAT León and Škoda Octavia.

See also

References

  1. ^ Volkswagen Golf Mk3 owner's manual, July 1996 (in Danish)
  2. ^ Volkswagen Golf Mk3 owner's manual, January 1997 (in Danish)
  3. ^ Volkswagen Golf Mk4 technical data, March 2000 (in Danish)
  4. ^ Volkswagen Golf Mk4 technical data, May 2001 (in Danish)
  5. ^ Volkswagen Golf Mk4 and Bora owner's manual supplement, October 2001 (in Danish)
  6. ^ Volkswagen Golf Variant Concept R-Line puts the sport in SportWagen
  7. ^ 2021 Volkswagen Golf Variant, Alltrack Debut With Space To Spare
  8. ^ Start of the Variant: Wolfsburg plant builds the complete Golf family

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