How fast can a Golf 8 go from 0 - 62 MPH?
Thanks to its improved power train the new Golf 8 can go from 0 - 62 MPH in around 4.7 seconds.
What is the Golf 8's top speed?
The Golf 8's top speed can go up to 139 MPH.
How big is the Golf 8's boot?
With the boot on a Golf 8 you have around 381 litres of space with the rear seats up. This should be more than ample for most families' day to day activity.
What year was the Golf 8 released?
The Golf 8 was released in Wolfsburg, Germany, on 24 October 2019.
What does GTI stand for on a Golf?
GTI stands for Grand Touring Injection, and is used for the cars Direct Fuel Injection system.
Where is Golf 8 manufactured?
Currently the Golf 8 is manufactured in 3 locations around the globe. These include: Wolfsburg Volkswagen car plant in Germany, at the Foshan car manufacturing plant in China, and the Pekan car manufacturing plant in Malaysia.
What type of car is a Golf 8 Hatch?
The Golf 8 hatch is classed as a family hatchback; however an a new Golf 8 estate car is also available.
How many models are available for the new Golf 8?
The new Golf 8 comes in 8 main models. These consist of:
- Golf 8 Life
- Golf 8 Style
- Golf 8 R Line
- Golf 8 GTE
- Golf 8 GTI
- Golf 8 GTD
- Golf 8 R
- Golf 8 GTI Clubsport
How do the Golf 8 models differ?
Let's explore what are the key differences of each of the 8 main models of the new Golf 8 below.
Golf 8 Life main features
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Alloy wheels 16 inch Norfolk
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Car2X - intelligent vehicle networking
- Decorative inserts Silver Silk in dash and front door panels
- Interior Ambient lighting with 10 colour options
- Rain sensor
Golf 8 Style features
- Air Care Climatronic (3 zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
- Alloy wheels in a 17" inch Belmont style
- Art Velours seat centre
- Decorative inserts in Brushed dark metal in dash and front door panels
- High Beam Assist
- Interior Ambient lighting with 30 colour options
- LED Plus headlamps
Golf 8 R line features
- Alloy wheels in a 17 inch Valencia style and in Grey metallic
- Driving profile selection
- Interior Ambient lighting with 30 colour options
- R Line body coloured bumpers
- Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
- Sports seats in front
Golf 8 GTE features
Additional key features to the Golf 8 GTI include:
- Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements in door handle recesses and front grille
- Driving profile selection
- IQ.LIGHT - LED Matrix headlamps with LED separate daytime running light, dynamic cornering light and dynamic turn signal
- Keyless entry
- Lane Assist, Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist
- Leather wrapped, heated, multi function sports steering wheel with touch control and shift paddles
- Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
Golf 8 GTI features
Additional key features to the Golf 8 R Line include:
- Alloy wheels with a 18 inch Richmond style
- Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements in door handle recesses and front grille
- Driving profile selection
- IQ.LIGHT - LED Matrix headlamps with LED sep. daytime running light, dynamic cornering light and dynamic turn signal
- LED front fog lights with 5-honeycomb design
- Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
Golf 8 GTD features
Additional key features to the Golf 8 R Line include:
- Alloy wheels in a 18 inch Bakersfield style
- Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements in door handle recesses and front grille
- Driving profile selection
- IQ. LIGHT - LED Matrix headlamps with LED sep. daytime running light, dynamic cornering light and dynamic turn signal
- Lane Assist, Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist
- Leather wrapped, heated, multi function sports steering wheel with touch control and shift paddles
- LED front fog lights with 5 honeycomb design
- Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
Golf 8 R features
Additional key features to the Golf 8 GTI include:
- All wheel drive - 4Motion
- Alloy wheels in 18 inch Jerez style with a Black diamond turned
- Discover Media Navigation system including Streaming and Internet
- IQ. LIGHT - LED Matrix headlamps with LED separate daytime running light, dynamic cornering light and dynamic turn signal
- R styling pack - uniquely shaped front and rear bumpers and side sills
Golf 8 GTI Clubsport features
Additional key features to the Golf 8 GTI include:
- Alloy wheels in an 18 inch Richmond style
- Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements in door handle recesses and front grille
- Driving profile selection
- IQ.LIGHT - LED Matrix headlamps with LED separate daytime running light, dynamic cornering light and dynamic turn signal
- Lane Assist, Traffic Jam Assist and Emergency Assist
- Leather wrapped, heated, multi function sports steering wheel with touch control and shift paddles
- Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
What equipment tends to come as standard with a Golf 8?
- 12V socket in centre console
- 12V socket in luggage compartment
- 2 USB C ports in the front, 2 USB C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
- 225 / 40 R18 tyres
- 3 point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label
- 6 Speakers
- Activated charcoal canister for intensified evaporation system
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Advanced high-beam control Dynamic Light Assist for LED matrix headlamps
- Air Care Climatronic (3 zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
- Alarm with interior protection
- Alloy wheels in 18 inch Richmond style
- Aluminium gear shift knob/handle
- Ambient lighting, 30 colour
- Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements in door handle recesses and front grille
- Anti theft alarm system, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
- Anti-theft wheel bolts
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running light with coming home and leaving home feature
- Body coloured exterior mirror housings and door handles
- Body coloured rear spoiler
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
- Car2X - intelligent vehicle networking
- Carpet mats, front and rear
- Chrome-plated surround to electric mirror button, window switch and air vent surrounds
- Curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers including side airbags in the front
- Decorative inserts Black Metal Chrome in dash and front door panels
- Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25 inch high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
- Digital radio reception (DAB)
- Disc brakes in front with red brake callipers
- Discover Media Navigation system including Streaming and Internet
- Diversity antenna for FM reception
- Door insert, side trim panel and arm support in leatherette
- Driver alert system, fatigue detection
- Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Driving profile selection
- Dynamic headlight range control, with dynamic cornering light
- Dynamic road sign display
- e call Emergency call service
- Electrically folding/adjustable door mirrors, separately heated with memory function
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
- Extended pedestrian protection measures
- Exterior mirrors, convex on the left and aspherical on the right
- Front Assist - Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
- Front centre armrest
- Front differential lock for improved traction and handling
- Front seats with manual height adjustment
- Height-adjustable front three-point seat belts with tensioners
- Inserts of front seats and outer rear seats in fabric 'Jacara' check cloth
- Integrated head restraints for front seats
- IQ. LIGHT - LED Matrix headlamps with LED separate daytime running light, dynamic cornering light and dynamic turn signal
- Isofix child seat preparation, easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat), compatible with I-size
- Keyless entry
- Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
- Lane assist and traffic jam assist
- Lane change system Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and exit warning system
- Leather-wrapped, heated, multi-function sports steering wheel with touch control
- LED front fog lights with 5 honeycomb design
- LED front footwell illumination
- LED reading lights, two in the front and two in the rear
- LED rear lights with dynamic turn signal
- Light & Sight pack
- Lumbar support in front seats
- Mobile phone prep with inductive charging function
- Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
- Navigation system Discover Media including Streaming & Internet
- Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
- Parking sensors, front and rear
- Progressive steering
- Radio
- Rain sensor
- Rear exhaust tailpipe
- Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
- Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
- Speed limiter
- Speedo & rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display & exterior temp gauge
- Sports seats in front
- Start stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Three point seatbelt for centre rear seat
- Three rear head restraints
- Tool kit for tyre mobility set
- Two tone horn
- Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam. In lieu of spare wheel
- Tyre pressure loss indicator
- Split rear seat bench, split folding backrest with centre armrest
- Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seat belts not fastened
- We Connect and We Connect Plus functionality
- Welcome light
- Wireless App Connect
- WLTP RDE 2 - Emissions standard EU6d
If you are still not sure if a Golf 8 is the right family hatchback for your family's requirements please contact our Volkswagen team today who will be happy to answer any more questions you may still have.