Volkswagen Golf Mk8
The eighth Golf brought digital instruments and touchscreen-led controls to VW’s family hatch.
- Power
- 109 bhp
About the Volkswagen Golf Mk8
Unveiled in 2019, the Mk8 Golf continued Volkswagen’s long-running family hatchback line. The Life 1.0 TSI combined a small turbocharged three-cylinder with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. Its cabin adopted digital instruments and far more touch controls than the Mk7. A substantial facelift, often called Mk8.5, arrived in 2024.
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 specs
The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 produces 109 bhp (81 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque.
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Golf |
| Generation | Mk8 |
| Trim | Life 1.0 TSI 110 |
| Years | 2019–present |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.0L turbocharged inline-3 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc (1.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 109 bhp (81 kW) |
| Torque | 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 3 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 Mk8 fun facts
- The Mk8 Golf was unveiled in October 2019.
- The 2024 facelift restored physical steering-wheel buttons on many versions.
