Volkswagen Gol III (G5) photos

2008 — 2023 · hatchback

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75–118

9.5 s

best 0–100

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2009

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2009

2009

Volkswagen Gol III (G5), hatchback, red, front three-quarter view — photo 56184

2009 A red hatchback shot from a three-quarter side angle at an auto show. In the background is a dark backdrop with vibrant lettering and an emblem.

About this generation

The third-generation Volkswagen Gol (G5/G6/G7) introduced a transverse engine platform from 2008 to 2023.

The third-generation Volkswagen Gol subcompact hatchback with body code G5 was launched in 2008. Moving away from the legacy BX layout, the G5 adopted a transverse engine architecture built on the PQ24/PQ25 platform shared with the Fox and Polo. Subsequent visual updates were designated as Gol G6 (2012) and Gol G7 (2016).

Powertrains featured 1.0-liter and 1.6-liter EA111 and EA211 flex-fuel engines producing up to 120 hp. Power was managed by a five-speed manual transmission, an automated I-Motion gearbox, or a six-speed Tiptronic automatic. Production concluded in late 2022 after more than 40 years of Gol heritage.

Specifications

3899 mm153.5 in

Length

1656 mm65.2 in

Width

1464 mm57.6 in

Height

2465 mm97.0 in

Wheelbase

285 l10.1 cu ft

Trunk

163 mm6.4 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.0

75hp(56 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.9 s

2008–2012

Torque: 104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed: 169 km/h (105 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CCNA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 934 kg (2059 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.0 TEC

75hp(56 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.9 s

2012–2016

Torque: 104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CPBA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 960 kg (2116 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.0 MPI

80hp(60 kW)

1.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.3 s

2016–2023

Torque: 102 Nm (75 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 999 cc
Cylinders: 3
Engine: CSEB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 998 kg (2200 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.6

102hp(76 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.8 s

2008–2022

Torque: 153 Nm (113 lb-ft)
Top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CCRA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1010 kg (2227 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.6

102hp(76 kW)

1.6 l automated manual FWD 0–100 10.4 s

2009–2018

Torque: 153 Nm (113 lb-ft)
Top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CCRA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1030 kg (2271 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.6 MSI

118hp(88 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2014–2022

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CNXA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1056 kg (2328 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.6 MSI

118hp(88 kW)

1.6 l automated manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s

2014–2016

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CNXA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1076 kg (2372 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

1.6 MSI

118hp(88 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.1 s

2018–2022

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: CWSA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1058 kg (2332 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

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