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VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus 2005-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus 2005-2008 10 Photos
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Volkswagen tried to get a slice from the European compact minivan market and introduced the Golf Plus in 2004.

While Renault was gaining with the Megane Scenic (latter named only as Scenic), Volkswagen had nothing to show on the compact minivan segment. Its engineers rushed and used the Golf MKV's platform (PQ35) and made the Golf Plus. A minivan with a higher seating position and better headroom than the regular Golf.

The German carmaker used the name Golf for the Plus to get more attention from the public, and it shared its underpinning with its brother, but the exterior look was not on the same page. It featured a steep front fascia with a body-colored grille and two slats. Its headlights featured a sharp angle on the inner side and extended around the corners onto the front fenders. Its bumper sported a grille at the bottom and, as an option, two fog lights on the sides. Since it was 95 mm (3.7") taller than its sibling, the Plus needed a steeper windshield too. In the back, the tailgate and the taillights resembled those from the regular, Golf.

Inside, the seats were mounted higher by 75 mm (2.9"), resulting in more legroom for the rear-seat passengers. Thus, the Plus was more comfortable for five adults, even on the long roads. The dashboard four air vents on the center stack and two more twin vents on the outer sides of the dash panel. Another essential aspect was the trunk size, which provided up to 1,450 liters (51.2 cu-ft) of space with folded rear seats.

Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a wide engine choice for the Golf Plus. It started with a 75 hp, 1.4-liter gasoline engine and ended up with a 2.0-liter, 150 hp unit. There were three turbo-diesel versions ranged between 90 hp and 140 hp.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  8 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP)
  • 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)
  • 1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP)
  • 2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP)

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5000 RPM
75 HP @ 5000 RPM
74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
126 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2795.5 lbs (1268 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:170 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5200 RPM
90 HP @ 5200 RPM
89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:139 cuFT (3936 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2,850.6 lbs (1 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:173 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:90 KW @ 5000 RPM
122 HP @ 5000 RPM
121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120.5 mph (194 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2901.3 lbs (1316 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4299 lbs (1950 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:157 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1390 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 5600 RPM
140 HP @ 5600 RPM
138 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
220 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2993.9 lbs (1358 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1595 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5700 RPM
102 HP @ 5700 RPM
101 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2828.5 lbs (1283 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4232.9 lbs (1920 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 6000 RPM
116 HP @ 6000 RPM
114 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
155 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117.4 mph (189 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2850.6 lbs (1293 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:173 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
210 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107.5 mph (173 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:146 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6000 RPM
150 HP @ 6000 RPM
148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
200 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2971.8 lbs (1348 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4365.2 lbs (1980 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:194 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1896 cm3
Power:77.2 KW @ 4000 RPM
105 HP @ 4000 RPM
104 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
250 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:159 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Golf Plus
2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1968 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM
320 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.5 gallons (54.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:165.7 in (4209 mm)
Width:69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:101.6 in (2581 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.9 cuFT (394 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3088.7 lbs (1401 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475.4 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km
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