Volkswagen Golf 2024– car dimensions: 4289 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1478 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,662 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
The cabin features premium sports seats in check-pattern fabric, a heated leather multi-function sports steering wheel with paddles, and 30-colour ambient lighting. A 12.9-inch free-standing touchscreen runs Discover Media navigation with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired to the Digital Cockpit Pro. Tri-zone Climatronic climate control is standard. Driver aids include adaptive cruise with Travel Assist up to 210 km/h, Front Assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Assist, Side Assist blind-spot monitoring with rear traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera.
Boot space measures 273 litres with the rear seats up, limited by the underfloor battery pack that removes under-floor storage. Folding the split rear seats expands capacity to 1,129 litres.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1,700 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. a folding tow hitch is optional. Payload is approximately 430 kg. The sports suspension is standard but the battery weight and reduced boot limit heavier work use.
The cabin has premium sports seats in check-pattern cloth that give firm support and a sporty hold. A heated leather multi-function sports steering wheel is standard, along with three-zone climate control and 30-colour ambient lighting. The 12.9-inch touchscreen and digital cockpit create a clear, modern layout. Overall it feels solid and well-equipped for everyday driving with a sporty edge.
Plug-in hybrid with pure electric range up to 131 km
Fuel use with battery discharged 5.3-5.4 l/100 km
Euro NCAP five-star rating
Standard kit includes Travel Assist, Front Assist AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Assist and Side Assist
Oil service every 15 000 km or one year. inspection every 30 000 km or two years
The plug-in hybrid system lets most short trips run on electricity alone thanks to the long pure-electric range. When the battery is empty the petrol engine returns low fuel use around the mid-fives. Combined range can stretch near 1000 km on a full tank and charge.
Servicing follows the same pattern as other Golf engines with oil changes at 15 000 km or yearly and fuller inspections at twice that interval. High-voltage battery and charging components receive dedicated checks at each visit.
Crash protection earned a full five-star Euro NCAP score. Standard equipment covers adaptive cruise with Travel Assist, automatic emergency braking that spots pedestrians and cyclists, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a full set of airbags including a centre airbag.
Routine ownership stays straightforward. The hybrid system needs no special daily care beyond regular charging and the usual service schedule. Warranty cover is typically three years or 60 000 miles.
Length 4289 mm, Width 1789 mm, Height 1478 mm, Wheelbase 2630 mm (Golf 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, volkswagen.at technical data, auto-data.net and VW Newsroom/UK press.