2015 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications
Based on 8 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Seventh generation (5G).
- Length167.5 in
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.
Explore your 2015 Volkswagen Golf
Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- Battery
- Oil
- Interior
Available for this vehicle
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- Battery
- Oil
- Interior
Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.
Catalog summaries
Exterior: 167.5 in · 70.5 in – 70.8 in · 57.2 in. Full dimensions
Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes
Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS, P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS, P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS, P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS…. Tire sizes
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Exterior dimensions
| Length | 167.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 70.5 in – 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in |
Interior dimensions
| Front headroom | 38.4 in |
|---|---|
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in |
| Rear legroom | 35.6 in |
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in |
| Passenger volume | 93.0 cu ft |
| Luggage volume | 22.8 cu ft |
Weight & capacities
| Curb weight | 2,901 lb – 3,080 lb |
|---|---|
| GVWR | 4,123 lb – 4,211 lb |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal |
| Max towing capacity | 2,500 lb |
Engine
| Torque | 184 – 236 lb-ft |
|---|
Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.
Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes
Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →
- P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
- P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
- P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS
- P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS
- 195/65R15
- 205/55R16
- 225/40R18
- 225/45R17
- 225/50R16
Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →
- Driver26"
- Passenger18"
- Rear11"
Battery group size Full battery size page →
- H4
- H6-AGM
Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →
- 5W-405.8 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (8 trims)
| Trim | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Clearance | Curb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.5 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 2901 |
| TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.8 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 3080 |
| TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.8 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 3080 |
| TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.8 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 3080 |
| TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.5 | 57.2 | 103.8 | 5.4 | 2901 |
| TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.8 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 3023 |
| TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.8 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 3023 |
| TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback | 167.5 | 70.8 | 57.2 | 103.8 | — | 3023 |
Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.
Same generation (Seventh generation (5G)): years 2015–2017. View model overview