Volkswagen Golf Mk7
The definitive modern hatchback, blending premium quality with everyday usability.
- Power
- 125 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.8 s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
About the Volkswagen Golf Mk7
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) is widely regarded as the high-water mark for the model, moving the nameplate onto the sophisticated MQB platform. This 1.4 TSI SE variant features the EA211 engine, which replaced the previous generation's timing chain with a more reliable belt-driven system. It offers a refined driving experience with a high-quality interior that challenged premium rivals from Audi and BMW. As a collector's prospect, the Mk7 is valued for its 'classless' image and the significant jump in refinement and technology over the Mk6.
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 specs
The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 produces 125 bhp (93 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.8 seconds and has a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h).
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Mk7 |
| Trim | Golf 1.4 TSI SE |
| Years | 2012–2020 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.4-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,395 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 125 bhp (93 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,225 kg (2,701 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 102 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 spotted by CarSpot players
CarSpot players have spotted the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 once. It has been spotted in Stralsund.
Verified spots as of 3 November 2026. See where on the spotting map · Car spotting by place
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fun facts
- The Mk7 Golf was the first Volkswagen to be based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform, which now underpins dozens of VW Group models.
- Despite being larger and safer than the Mk6, the Mk7 was up to 100kg lighter thanks to extensive use of high-strength steel.
- The 1.4 TSI engine in this generation introduced Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) in higher trims, though the 125 PS SE focused on simple, efficient turbocharging.
