Free Volkswagen Golf VI Variant VIN Decoder
Look up available Volkswagen Golf VI Variant vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 16 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Volkswagen Golf VI Variant specs by variant
All 16 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Petrol · MANUAL 6 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 158 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 121 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP) BlueMotion | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 5MT FWD (85 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 84 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 79 bhp | MANUAL | FWD | — |
Petrol · DCT 3 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 158 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (122 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.4 L | 121 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 1.2 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
Diesel · DCT 3 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (140 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 138 bhp | DCT 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 7AT BlueMotion FWD (105 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (105 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | DCT 7sp | FWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 4 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 138 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) BlueMotion | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | FWD | — |
| 1.6L TDI 6MT 4Motion AWD (105 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 103 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your Volkswagen Golf VI Variant result
These examples apply to supported European Volkswagen VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. Do not apply this table to a different market’s VIN layout.
ZZZ is a format clue
Our European Volkswagen decoder recognizes the ZZZ filler in positions 4–6 and reads the two-character Typ code in positions 7–8. ZZZ is not an engine or trim code. A VIN without this layout follows the other available decoding sources.
A platform can span more than one version
The Typ code identifies a model family and may narrow its generation. Some mappings span adjacent versions, such as the Passat B6/B7 family. Compare the decoded year, body and documents before selecting specifications.
Separate model year from first registration
The supported format can encode a model year at position 10. That can differ from the first registration date. Neither the model code nor the year supplies a complete factory-option list.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1K | Golf | Not resolved by this code |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the Volkswagen Golf VI Variant specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
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