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Vehicle identiﬁcation label

Fig. 235 Vehicle identification label: Shown in the example with engine identification code CBFA ③.

Fig. 236 Vehicle identification number (VIN).

Vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN)

The vehicle identiﬁcation number is on a plate on top of the instrument panel on the driver side, and is visible from the outside through the windshield ⇒ Fig. 236ꢀ

(arrow). The view window is on the side at the bottom of the windshield. The vehicle identiﬁcation number is also stamped into the top of the right drip channel in the

engine compartment. The drip channel is between the spring strut tower and the right fender. Open the engine hood to read the vehicle identiﬁcation number

⇒ In the engine compartmentꢀ.

The vehicle identiﬁcation number can be displayed in the Infotainment system by pressing the

button followed by the Vehicle,

, and Service function keys

⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

Vehicle identiﬁcation label

The vehicle identiﬁcation label ⇒ Fig. 235ꢀ is afﬁxed to the area of the spare wheel well underneath the luggage compartment ﬂoor panel and contains the following

information:

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Vehicle type, engine output, and transmission

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Engine and transmission identification codes, paint number, and interior type. In the example, the engine identification code is CBFA ⇒ Fig. 235ꢀ.

Optional equipment and part numbers

Dimensions

Length

166.7–168.0 inches (4236–4268 mm)

70.5 inches (1790 mm)

Width (2-door)

Width (4-door)

Height (unloaded)

Wheelbase

70.8 inches (1799 mm)

56.5–58.1 inches (1436–1477 mm)

103.1–103.4 inches (2620–2626 mm)

Minimum turning circle diameter (wall to wall) ^a)about 35.8 feet (10.9 m)

Track^a), front

60.3–70.0 inches (1533–1549 mm)

Track^a), rear

59.5–59.9 inches (1511–1521 mm)

about 5.0–5.6 inches (128–142 mm)

Ground clearance (unloaded)^a)

NOTE

Please be careful when parking your vehicle in areas with parking barriers or curbs. These vary in height and could damage your bumper and related parts

if the front of your vehicle hits a barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot.

Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground

may be damaged (such as bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).

^a)Slight differences to these ﬁgures are possible, depending on wheel and tire size ﬁtted, tire inﬂation pressure, equipment level, driving situation, and other factors

Fuel capacities

Model

Fuel tank capacity

About 13.2 gallons (50.0 liters),

Golf, Golf GTI

of which about 1.3 gallons (5.0 liters) are reserve.

About 14.5 gallons (55.0 liters),

Golf R

of which about 1.3 gallons (5.0 liters) are reserve.

Engine data

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Golfꢀ

⇒ Golf GTIꢀ

⇒ Golf Rꢀ

Fuel recommendations for gasoline engines

Using gasoline that does not meet minimum octane requirements can cause loss of engine performance, while the use of poor quality gasoline or octane levels

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