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MK7 Golf Model Specs
General Specs | 1.4T 4 CYL | 29/37 MPG | 147 HP | 184 FT-LBS Torque | |
Engine Oil | 4.0 Liters | ||||
Engine Coolant Capacity | 10 Liters | ||||
Brake Fluid | 1.2 Liters DOT4 | ||||
Automatic Transmission Fluid | 6.3 Liters | ||||
Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.3 Liters | ||||
Bolt Pattern | 5X112 | ||||
Tire Pressure | 32F-32R PSI | ||||
Year Range | 2019- | ||||
Fuel Type | Gas | ||||
Aspiration | Turbocharged | ||||
Engine Codes | DGXA | ||||
Curb Weight | 2901-3126lbs Hatchback / 3063-3120lbs Sportwagen |
General Specs | 1.8T 4 CYL | 25/37 MPG | 170 HP | 185 FT-LBS Torque | |
Engine Oil | 5.2-5.4 Liters | ||||
Engine Coolant Capacity | 8-10 Liters | ||||
Brake Fluid | 1.2 Liters DOT4 | ||||
Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.0 Liters | ||||
Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.9 Liters | ||||
Bolt Pattern | 5X112 | ||||
Tire Pressure | 32F-32R PSI | ||||
Year Range | 2015-2018 | ||||
Fuel Type | Gas | ||||
Aspiration | Turbocharged | ||||
Engine Codes | CNSA, CNSB, CXBA, CXBB | ||||
Curb weight | 2901-3126lbs Hatchback / 3,063 - 3,120 Sportwagen and Alltrack |
General Specs | 2.0T 4 CYL | 30/45 MPG | 150 HP | 236 FT-LBS Torque | |
Engine Oil | 5.5 Liters | ||||
Engine Coolant Capacity | 8.0 Liters | ||||
Brake Fluid | 1.2 Liters DOT4 | ||||
Automatic Transmission Fluid | 5.2 Liters | ||||
Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.3 Liters | ||||
Bolt Pattern | 5X112 | ||||
Tire Pressure | 34F-34R PSI | ||||
Diesel Exhaust Fluid | 15.1 Liters | ||||
Year Range | 2015 | ||||
Fuel Type | Diesel | ||||
Aspiration | Turbocharged | ||||
Engine Code | CRUA | ||||
Curb Weight | 2901-3126lbs Hatchback / 3063-3120lbs Sportwagen |
General Specs | 2.0T 4 CYL | 24/34 MPG | 210-228 HP | 258 FT-LBS Torque | 2972-3086lbs Curb Weight |
Engine Oil | 5.4-5.7 Liters | ||||
Engine Coolant Capacity | 8-10 Liters | ||||
Brake Fluid | 1.2 Liters DOT4 | ||||
Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.0 Liters | ||||
Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.3 Liters | ||||
Bolt Pattern | 5X112 | ||||
Tire Pressure | 37-39F-37-39R PSI | ||||
VAQ Differential Capacity | 1.0 Liters | ||||
Year Range | 2015-2019- | ||||
Fuel Type | Gas | ||||
Aspiration | Turbocharged | ||||
Engine Codes | CXCA, CXCB, DKFA |
General Specs | 2.0T 4 CYL | 22/31 MPG | 288-292 HP | 280 FT-LBS Torque | 3300-3373lbs Curb Weight |
Engine Oil | 5.7 Liters | ||||
Engine Coolant Capacity | 9.9 Liters | ||||
Brake Fluid | 1.2 Liters DOT4 | ||||
Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.0 Liters | ||||
Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.3 Liters | ||||
Bolt Pattern | 5X112 | ||||
Tire Pressure | 39F-39R PSI | ||||
Haldex Fluid Capacity | 1.0 Liters | ||||
Rear Differential Fluid Capacity | 1.0 Liters | ||||
Year Range | 2015-2019- | ||||
Fuel Type | Gas | ||||
Aspiration | Turbocharged | ||||
Engine Codes | CYFB, DJJA, DLRA |
General Specs | Electric | N/A | 115 HP | 199 FT-LBS Torque | 4431lbs Curb Weight |
Engine Oil | N/A | ||||
Engine Coolant Capacity | 5.3 Liters | ||||
Brake Fluid | 1.2 Liters DOT4 | ||||
Automatic Transmission Fluid | .8-.9 Liters | ||||
Manual Transmission Fluid | N/A | ||||
Bolt Pattern | 5X112 | ||||
Tire Pressure | 41F-41R PSI | ||||
Year Range | 2015-2017- | ||||
Fuel Type | N/A | ||||
Aspiration | Electric | ||||
Engine Codes | EAGA, EAZA |
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