Volkswagen Golf Mk6

The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (code named Typ 5K) is a compact car and the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 is the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 for the 2009 model year. Volkswagen released pictures and information on August 6, 2008, prior to the official unveiling. The vehicle was released to the European market in the winter of 2008. Volkswagen claimed investments were made in production efficiency, with a claimed productivity improvement at launch of nearly 20% in comparison with the previous model, with further gains planned for the first twelve months of production.^[5] This model year was also a part of the Dieselgate scandal.

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Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Also called	Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (United States, wagon) Volkswagen Vento Variant (Argentina and Uruguay, wagon)[1]
Production	2008–2013 2009–2013 (wagon) 2011–2016 (cabriolet)
Model years	2010–2014 (North America)
Assembly	Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Plant); Osnabrück (VW Osnabrück; cabriolet only) South Africa: Uitenhage Belgium: Brussels (Audi Brussels) China: Changchun (FAW-VW)[2] Mexico: Puebla (wagon only) Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar)[3] Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assemblers)[4]
Designer	Walter de Silva
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car/small family car (C)
Body style	3/5-door hatchback 5-door estate/wagon 2-door cabriolet
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Motion)
Platform	Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform
Related	Audi A3 Mk2 Audi TT Mk2 Audi Q3 Mk1 Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Touran Mk1 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Golf Plus Volkswagen Eos Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat CC Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 SEAT León Mk2 SEAT Toledo Mk3 SEAT Altea Škoda Yeti Škoda Octavia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.2 L TSI I4 1.4 L I4 1.4 L t/c and s/c TSI I4 1.6 L I4 1.8 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 2.5 L I5 Diesel: 1.6 L TDI I4 CR 2.0 L TDI I4 CR
Transmission	5/6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6/7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length	4,199 mm (165.3 in) GTI: 4,213 mm (165.9 in)
Width	1,779 mm (70.0 in)
Height	1,479 mm (58.2 in) GTI: 1,469 mm (57.8 in)
Kerb weight	1,217–1,541 kg (2,683–3,397 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Eos (Golf Cabriolet only) Volkswagen Bora HS (China)
Successor	Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Volkswagen T-Roc (Cabriolet models only)

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Although billed as the Mk6, the new model was largely based on its predecessor, the Golf Mk5, and was effectively a re-engineered facelift of the previous model. In January 2013, it was superseded by the Volkswagen Golf Mk7, which was built on the newly assembled MQB platform.

Like its predecessor, the Mk6 Golf is based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform. It is effectively a reskin of the Mk5 rather than an all-new design; it was developed with engineering improvements to shorten the previous model's assembly time to save costs. Additionally, it answered criticisms of that model's cheapened interior quality compared to that of the Mk4 and Mk3 Golf.

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Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn announced Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid concept based on Mk5 Golf, which uses 2.0 L 91 kW (122 hp) I4 turbodiesel and 61 kW (82 hp) electric motor with lithium-ion batteries. The car can run about 50 kilometres on battery power.^[14] The combined power is 128 kW (174 PS).^[15]

Volkswagen developed the Twin Drive system with eight German partners, and is planning a trial fleet of 20 Golfs outfitted with the system in 2010.

The production version was expected to be based on new Mk6 Golf, featuring a 1.5 L turbodiesel engine and electric motor, with estimated arrival date of 2015.^[16]

The Golf GTI "Wörthersee 09" is a concept car based on the Golf GTI. 2.0-liter TSI. Its engine is rated at 155 kW; 208 bhp (211 PS), with a 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 238 km/h (148 mph). It features a Firespark Metallic red body color with GTI stripes, high-gloss black 19-inch alloy spoke wheels, smoked LED taillights, a lowered chassis and a new sport exhaust. Changes to the interior include aluminum tread plates, brushed aluminum trim and glossy black painted frames around the air vents, red bordered floor mats and black Nappa leather sport seats with red accents and "Berry White" leather piping.

The vehicle was unveiled at the Wörthersee GTi-Treffen meet in Wörthersee, Austria.^[17]

There was much speculation about this vehicle, with uncertainty surrounding its name. Golf R20 was the most common name used prior to the Frankfurt Motor Show.^[18] Once finally unveiled by Volkswagen at the Frankfurt IAA on 15 September 2009, it was confirmed the R32 replacement would simply be called the Golf R.^[19]

The Golf R is powered by a 1,984 cc (2.0 L; 121.1 cu in) FSI turbocharged Inline-four engine that produces 270 PS (266 bhp; 199 kW) at 6000 rpm and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2500-5000 rpm of torque. VW claims the car can get from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds for DSG equipped models, or 5.7 seconds for cars fitted with a manual transmission.^[20] It employs a revised (5th-generation) Haldex 4motion all-wheel drive system.

In Australia, Japan, China, America and South Africa the Golf R engine is detuned to suit hotter climate conditions, from 198.5 kW (270 PS; 266 bhp) to 188 kW (256 PS; 252 bhp) and from 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) to 330 N⋅m (243 lbf⋅ft).^{[citation needed]}

On 9 December 2010 Volkswagen announced that the Golf R will be available in the United States beginning in 2012, in both two- and four-door versions were offered, but without the DSG transmission,^[21] and with a slightly detuned engine producing 191 kW (256 hp) and 243 lb⋅ft (329 N⋅m). A Canadian version was announced for early 2012, but only as a four-door version with six-speed manual transmission.^[22]

Volkswagen GTI 3-door, Europe

In the United States and Canada, the car was sold as the Volkswagen Golf when it arrived in showrooms in October 2009, dropping the "Rabbit" badge that was used for the Golf Mk5.^[24] The wagon, a restyled version of the Mk5 and the only Golf model made in Mexico, is sold in Canada as "Golf Wagon", but in the United States retains the "Jetta SportWagen" designation (while wearing Golf front sheetmetal). North American Golfs will carry over the same engines as the Mk5 (the same 2.5L five-cylinder from the Mk5, the 2.0TDI and the 2.0T) and, while the GTI and TDI continue to offer the six-speed manual transmission, the 2.5 L will re-use the five-speed manual (automatic will be a six-speed tiptronic). The new Golf is also available in Mexico but for the time being only in the wagon configuration that is marketed as Golf SportWagen that became available in early October replacing the Bora Sportwagen with the new Golf's front end.

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Team, Germany

Volkswagen Golf 118TSI Comfortline, Australia

Interior

The Australian public got their first taste of the new Mk6 at the Melbourne International Motor Show, which began on 27 February 2009.^[25] The new Golf was launched around the country at the same time. The Mk6 GTI went on sale from 30 October 2009.^[26] On 19 January 2010 the Golf was awarded the 2009 Wheels Car of the Year title, which is acknowledged as the country's most prestigious car award.^[27] It was the first time the Golf had been awarded the title since 1976. VW Australia launched the new base model golf with 1.2-litre engine same as the new Polo in September 2010 and went on sale in 2011.^[28]

In South Africa the new Mk6 Golf went on sale in April 2009. The South African version of the GTI went on sale in July 2009.

In Japan the new Mk6 Golf went on sale in April 2009. The Japanese version of the GTI went on sale in August 2009.

In China, the Golf Mk6 was made by FAW-VW commencing production for the 2010 model year, succeeding the Mk4 Golf and China-exclusive Bora HS as the Mk5 variant was not produced in China. The sixth generation GTI began to be built locally for first time in March 2010 and used a different engine compared to Golf GTI model sold internationally, where a 2-litre TSI unit producing 149 kW (200 hp) was available as standard, 7.5 kW (10 hp) less than the original one. This engine is also used by the VW Magotan. Other engines include a 1.4 TSI and a 1.6 naturally aspirated engine producing 112 kW (150 hp) and 82 kW (110 hp), respectively. The 5 speed manual and 7 speed dual clutch gearbox was standard on TSI models while the 1.6 litre units were paired to a 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic gearbox. Pricing for the 1.4 TSI ranged between 135,800 and 166,800 yuan with three trims ($20,820 to $25,575 US - April 2021 exchange rate), 118,800 yuan to 156,800 yuan with five trims for the 1.6 ($18,215 to $24,040 US - April 2021 exchange rate) and 235,800 yuan ($36,154 US - April 2021 exchange rate) for the Golf GTI model.^[29] Production for this generation ended in 2013, where it was replaced the Golf Mk7.

In Mexico, the only two versions available until August 2011 were the German-imported 3-door GTI in both 6-speed manual and 6-speed DSG transmissions, and the Mexican-produced Golf SportWagen with a 170 bhp 2.5 L inline 5-cylinder with a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. In September 2012, a 5-door version in Comfortline trim, with 1.4 L TSI engine with 177 hp and 6-speed manual gearbox imported from Germany was added. Since the end of production is imminent, it will be limited to 4,000 units.

In Chile, the Golf Mk6 was presented in October 2010 at the XI Salón del Automóvil de Santiago, starting sales immediately. Chile is the first country in South America to sell the Mk6, as a restyled version of the Mk4 is still in production in Brazil for Latin America. The Mk6 is available in Chile with the 1.6 L Petrol engine (101 hp) both in five-speed manual and seven-speed DSG transmissions.

In India, the Golf Mk6 was rumored to be introduced in 2011 but in a recent interview, Volkswagen Chief Executive Officer said that the plans for introducing a Golf have been suspended,^{[citation needed]} to preserve the success of VW Vento in the Indian market. The Golf, if released, would be similarly priced as the Vento and VW does not want Vento sales to slip. He also stated they may bring in a more localized Golf with the same engine choices as the Vento when numbers stabilize in the near future.

In auto racing, APR Motorsport has led two MKVI VW GTIs to victory in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner (ST) class.^{[30][31][32][33]}

To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen Motorsport entered the 2011 24 Hours Nürburgring with the "Golf24". This Golf was equipped with a 2,500 cc five-cylinder turbo engine with 324 kW (441 PS; 434 hp) and 540 N⋅m (398 lbf⋅ft), permanent 4WD and a sequential six-speed gearbox.^[34] In the third VLN race of 2011, the Golf24 finished sixth overall, with its best lap only nine seconds slower than the fastest race lap, which was clocked by a Ferrari 458. For the 24 Hours, the team hoped for rain, and jokingly considered wetting the track by aerial firefighting.^[35] Eventually, though, neither of the three Golf24s finished the race, with one of them suffering a pit-entry accident and another blowing a gearbox. When the gearbox of the remaining Golf24 started overheating, VW decided to retire it to find out the cause of the gearbox trouble.

• 2009 World Car of the Year^[36]
• 2009 Euro NCAP – Safest Car of the Year^[37]
• 2009 Best Performance Car under $60,000 (GTI) (Australia)^[38]
• 2009 Yellow Angel (Germany)
• 2009 Auto Motor and Sport Readers' Best Car (Germany)
• 2009 Wheels Car of the Year (Australia)
• 2009 What Car? – Best Small Family Car (Great Britain)
• 2009 International Engine of the Year (1.4 TSI) ^[39]
• 2009 Green Engine of the Year (1.4 TSI) ^[40]
• 2009–10 Japan's Import Car of the Year
• 2010 Continental Irish Car of the Year – Best Family Car.
• 2010 Automobile Magazine – Car of the Year (GTI) ^[41]
• 2010 Canadian Car of the Year
• 2010 What Car? – Best Small Family Car (Great Britain)
• 2010 South African Car of the Year ^[42]
• 2010 Fleet News – Company Car of the Year ^[43]
• 2010 World Green Car (BlueMotion) ^[44]
• Kelley Blue Book included the VW Golf TDI (clean diesel) among its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010.^[45][46]
• 2010 Top Gear Magazine – Hot Hatch of the year (Golf R)
• 2011 What Car? – Best Small Family Car (Great Britain)
• 2012 What Car? – Best Small Family Car (Great Britain)