2017 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications
Based on 2 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Seventh generation (5G).
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Ground clearance5.4 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 2017 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
Available for this vehicle
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- Battery
- Oil
Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.
Catalog summaries
Exterior: . Full dimensions
Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes
Tires: 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17…. Tire sizes
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- Check battery sizeGroup size
- Check oil capacityCapacity & viscosity
- Check wheel sizeBolt pattern, bore, offset
- Wheel fitment & interchangeCompare donor or custom wheels
Exterior dimensions
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in |
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Weight & capacities
| Max towing capacity | 1,800 lb |
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Engine
- 1867 1912
Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.
Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes
Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →
- 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
Same generation (Seventh generation (5G)): years 2015–2017. View model overview