Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Volkswagen Gol was the most successful car on the Brazilian market and it was produced since 1980 as a replacement for the popular VW Beetle. In 2014, the car already reached its third generation.
In 1980, Volkswagen was looking for a way to replace the cheap and reliable Volkswagen Beetle on the South-American market. It was just very hard to create something affordable to buy and cheap to run. So, the first generation was made on a mix of platforms and an air-cooled VW Beetle engine but mounted in the front. As the years went by, the car grew and changed market expectations.
The 2014 model was a facelift for the 2008 model. It featured a look closer to the European Polo in some details such as the headlights and the taillights. The Gol was available in a few shapes and sizes such as hatchback, sedan, or even as a pickup. The front bumper with a honeycomb lower grille and other stylistic details were unusual for a car from its segment.
Inside, the instrument cluster featured the same layout as from a European Volkswagen Golf 6, with an LCD display between the tachometer and the speedometer. The audio system looked like a carry-over from an older generation of Volkswagen products on the standard trim level, but a modern infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity was available.
For the engine, the Gol was available with a choice of two units of 1.0- and 1.6-liter. Both engines featured flex-fuel systems, with either gasoline or ethanol. The standard transmission was a 5-speed manual, and an option for 5- or 6-speed automatic was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT (76 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 56 KW @ 5250 RPM 76 HP @ 5250 RPM 75 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3850 RPM 104 Nm @ 3850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 64.9 in (1648 mm) |
Width: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57.3 in (1,463/1,455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2086 lbs (946 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L MSI 5AT (104 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5250 RPM 105 HP @ 5250 RPM 103 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 153 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 64.9 in (1648 mm) |
Width: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57.3 in (1,463/1,455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2125 lbs (964 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L MSI 5MT (104 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5250 RPM 105 HP @ 5250 RPM 103 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 153 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 64.9 in (1648 mm) |
Width: | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57.3 in (1,463/1,455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97 in (2464 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2105 lbs (955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |