The Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 4.0 to 6.9 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf with the Alltrack SEL trim has the highest ground clearance of 6.9 inches while the 2002 Volkswagen Golf with the GLS TDI trim has the lowest ground clearance of 4.0 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2024 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Base 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| R Base 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI SE 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI S 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI 380 SE 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2024 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI 380 S 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI 380 Autobahn 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2024 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Base 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| R Base 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI S 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI 380 SE 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2024 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI 380 S 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI 380 Autobahn 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2023 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2023 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Base 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| R Base 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| R 20Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 20th Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| R 20Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 20th DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI SE 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI SE 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2023 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI S 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI S 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI 40Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 40th Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI 40Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 40th DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2023 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Base 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| R Base 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| R 20Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 20th Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| R 20Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 20th DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2023 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI S 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI S 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI 40Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 40th Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI 40Th Anniversary Edition 2.0T 40th DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI2022 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2022 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 4.7 inches.
2022 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Base 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| R Base 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI SE 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI SE 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI S 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI S 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2022 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.7 in |
2022 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Base 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| R Base 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI S 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI S 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2022 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
| GTI Autobahn 2.0T DSG Sedan |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
12 cm |
2021 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.4 inches.
2021 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2021 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 MK82020 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.4 inches.
2020 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| GTI 2.0T SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T SE DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2020 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI 2.0T S |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T S DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| 1.4T TSI |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| 1.4T TSI |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2020 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| GTI 2.0T SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T SE DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2020 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI 2.0T S |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T S DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| 1.4T TSI |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.4T TSI |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 4.8 inches and 6.9 inches.
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI Rabbit Edition Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Alltrack SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Alltrack S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
5.5 in |
| SE Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| S Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| SportWagen 1.4T SE |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen 1.8T S 4MOTION |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen 1.8T S 4MOTION |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R 2.0T w/ DCC/Nav |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| R 2.0T DSG w/ DCC/Nav |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| GTI 2.0T SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T SE DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T S |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T S DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Alltrack 1.8T SEL |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack 1.8T SEL DSG |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Alltrack 1.8T SE |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack 1.8T SE DSG |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack 1.8T S |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack 1.8T S DSG |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| 1.4T SE |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| 1.4T SE |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Rabbit Edition Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Alltrack SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Alltrack S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
| SE Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Hatchback |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| SportWagen 1.4T SE |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen 1.8T S 4MOTION |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen 1.8T S 4MOTION |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R 2.0T w/ DCC/Nav |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| R 2.0T DSG w/ DCC/Nav |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI 2.0T SE |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T SE DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T S |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T S DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T Rabbit Edition DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI 2.0T Autobahn DSG |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Alltrack 1.8T SEL |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack 1.8T SEL DSG |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Alltrack 1.8T SE |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack 1.8T SE DSG |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack 1.8T S |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack 1.8T S DSG |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| 1.4T SE |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.4T SE |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| 1.4T S |
1.4L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 4.8 inches and 6.9 inches.
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
5.5 in |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Alltrack SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Alltrack SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2018 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 4.8 inches and 6.9 inches.
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
5.5 in |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| GTI Sport Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| Alltrack SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Alltrack SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Alltrack S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
6.9 in |
| Wolfsburg Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SEL Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
14 cm |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI Sport Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| Alltrack SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Alltrack SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Alltrack S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD |
18 cm |
| Wolfsburg Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SEL Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Golf R2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 4.8 inches and 5.5 inches.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen Limited Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| SEL Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| e eGolf SEL Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.0 in |
| e eGolf Limited Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.0 in |
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen Limited Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| SEL Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| e eGolf SEL Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
13 cm |
| e eGolf Limited Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
13 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Golf2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 4.8 inches and 5.5 inches.
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen TDI SEL Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen TDI SE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen TDI S Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.5 in |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
4.8 in |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.0 in |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI SEL Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SEL Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Launch Edition Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| e eGolf Limited Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.0 in |
| e eGolf Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.0 in |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| SportWagen TDI SEL Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen TDI SE Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen TDI S Wagon |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen SEL Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen SE Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SportWagen S Wagon |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | AWD |
12 cm |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI Autobahn Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GTI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI SEL Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI SE Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI S Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SEL Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| SE Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Launch Edition Hatchback |
1.8L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| e eGolf Limited Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
13 cm |
| e eGolf Hatchback |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | FWD |
13 cm |
2014 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.4 inches.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2014 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2013 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 5.0 inches and 5.4 inches.
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
5.0 in |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
5.0 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
2013 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
13 cm |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
13 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
2012 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is between 5.0 inches and 5.4 inches.
2012 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
5.0 in |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
5.0 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
2012 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
13 cm |
| R Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
13 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
2011 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.4 inches.
2011 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.4 in |
2011 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
2010 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2010 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.4 inches.
2010 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.4 in |
2010 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hatchback |
2.5L | I5 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
| TDI Hatchback |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
14 cm |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2006 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.1 inches.
2006 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2005 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2005 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.1 inches.
2005 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2005 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2004 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2004 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.1 inches.
2004 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2004 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2003 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 5.1 inches.
2003 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
5.1 in |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
13 cm |
2002 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance
The 2002 Volkswagen Golf ground clearance is 4.0 inches.
2002 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.0 in |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.0 in |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.0 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.0 in |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.0 in |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
4.0 in |
2002 Volkswagen Golf Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| GLS TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GLS Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GL TDI Hatchback |
1.9L | Turbo | I4 | SOHC EFI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
| GL Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | SOHC SMPI | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
10 cm |
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