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Golf 8 Dimensions

Golf 8 dimensions

Here you’ll find all the dimensions for both the exterior and interior of the Golf. Subsequent trims with differing dimensions are shown individually. Scroll down to find out more.

Exterior dimensions

Tiguan side view with boot up
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The Golf’s length and wheelbase dimensions.
Bigger than a Polo, smaller than a Tiguan.
Interior dimensions

mm

Length

4284

Wheelbase

2619

Turning circle

11000

Width - excluding door mirrors

1789

Height

1491

mm

4284

The front width of the Golf
The back height of the Golf.
Perfect for city streets

Interior dimensions

Tiguan interior dimensions
 The Golf’s boot capacity.
An extra-large boot for fitting more in
Interior dimensions

mm

Interior width - front

1471

Interior width - rear

1440

Boot length, with rear seats upright

800

Boot length, with rear seats folded

1493

Boot volume

381 ltr

Effective headroom maximum - front (with sunroof)

1018

Effective headroom maximum - rear (with sunroof)

968

mm

1471

The boot depth with the rear seats up and down in the Golf.
The Golf’s front and rear door heights.

Golf 8 GTE dimensions

Exterior dimensions

Tiguan side view with boot up
The Golf GTE length and wheelbase dimensions.
A lower driving position so you can feel the performance
Interior dimensions

mm

Length

4287

Wheelbase

2630

Turning circle

10900

Width - excluding door mirrors

1789

Height

1484

mm

4287

The front width of the Golf GTE.
The back height of the Golf GTE.
Longer and more streamlined

Interior dimensions

Tiguan interior dimensions
The Golf GTE boot capacity.
Enough interior space for a comfortable trip
Interior dimensions

mm

Interior width - front

1471

Interior width - rear

1440

Boot length, with rear seats upright

752

Boot length, with rear seats folded

1514

Boot volume

273 ltr

Effective headroom maximum - front (with sunroof)

1018

Effective headroom maximum - rear (with sunroof)

968

mm

1471

The boot depth with the rear seats up and down in the Golf GTE.
The Golf GTE front and rear door heights.

Golf 8 GTI dimensions

Exterior dimensions

Tiguan side view with boot up
The Golf GTI length and wheelbase dimensions.
Enhanced width for extra presence
Interior dimensions

mm

Length

4287

Wheelbase

2627

Turning circle

10900

Width - excluding door mirrors

1789

Height

1478

mm

4287

The front width of the Golf GTI.
The back height of the Golf GTI.
Perfect for city or country roads

Interior dimensions

Tiguan interior dimensions
The Golf GTI boot capacity.
No compromise on interior space
Interior dimensions

mm

Interior width - front 

1471

Interior width - rear 

1440

Boot length, with rear seats upright

787

Boot length, with rear seats folded

1545

Boot volume

374 ltr

Effective headroom maximum - front (with sunroof)

1018

Effective headroom maximum - rear (with sunroof)

968

mm

1471

The boot depth with the rear seats up and down in the Golf GTI.
The Golf’s front and rear door heights GTI.

Golf 8 GTD dimensions

Exterior dimensions

Tiguan side view with boot up
The Golf GTD length and wheelbase dimensions.
Built to own the road
Interior dimensions

mm

Length

4287

Wheelbase

2626

Turning circle

10900

Width - excluding door mirrors

1789

Height

1478

mm

4287

The front width of the Golf GTD.
The back height of the Golf GTD.
A tight turning circle for nimble performance

Interior dimensions

Tiguan interior dimensions
The Golf GTD boot capacity.
Plenty of room up front and in the back
Interior dimensions

mm

Interior width - front

1471

Interior width - rear

1440

Boot length, with rear seats upright

787

Boot length, with rear seats folded

1545

Boot volume

374 ltr

Effective headroom maximum - front (with sunroof)

1018

Effective headroom maximum - rear (with sunroof)

968

mm

1471

The boot depth with the rear seats up and down in the Golf GTD.
The Golf GTD front and rear door heights.

Golf 8 R dimensions

Exterior dimensions

Tiguan side view with boot up
The Golf R length and wheelbase dimensions.
Dimensions with instant impact
Interior dimensions

mm

Length

4290

Wheelbase

2628

Turning circle

11000

Width - excluding door mirrors

1789

Height

1458

mm

4290

The front width of the Golf R.
The back height of the Golf R.
Generously sized without comprising on manoeuvrability

Interior dimensions

Tiguan interior dimensions
The Golf R boot capacity.
Room for everything you need
Interior dimensions

mm

Interior width - front

1471

Interior width - rear

1440

Boot length, with rear seats upright

800

Boot length, with rear seats folded

1493

Boot volume

374 ltr

Effective headroom maximum - front (with sunroof)

1018

Effective headroom maximum - rear (with sunroof)

968

mm

1471

The boot depth with the rear seats up and down in the Golf R.
The Golf R front and rear door heights.

Golf 8 GTI Clubsport dimensions

Exterior dimensions

Tiguan side view with boot up
The Golf GTI Clubsport length and wheelbase dimensions.
Longer and wider for extra presence
Interior dimensions

mm

Length

4295

Wheelbase

2628

Turning circle

10900

Width - excluding door mirrors

1789

Height

1465

mm

4295

The front width of the Golf GTI Clubsport.
The back height of the Golf GTI Clubsport.
Dimensions designed for performance

Interior dimensions

Tiguan interior dimensions
The Golf GTI Clubsport boot capacity.
Large cabin and boot size
Interior dimensions

mm

Interior width - front

1471

Interior width - rear

1440

Boot length, with rear seats upright

800

Boot length, with rear seats folded

1493

Boot volume

374 ltr

Effective headroom maximum - front (with sunroof)

1018

Effective headroom maximum - rear (with sunroof)

968

mm

1471

The boot depth with the rear seats up and down in the Golf GTI Clubsport.
The Golf GTI Clubsport front and rear door heights.

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