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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a special type of family car called a minivan. It is built using the same parts and design as the popular Volkswagen Golf car. The Golf Plus is taller than a regular Golf, which gives you more space inside.

First Generation (2005-2008)

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI Tour
The first version of the Golf Plus.

The first version of the Golf Plus was launched in 2005. It was based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, which means it shared many features with that car.

Engine Choices for the First Generation

The Golf Plus came with different types of engines:

  • 1.4 Petrol: This engine had 16 valves and used petrol (gasoline). It made 55 kW (kilowatts) of power at first, and later 59 kW.
  • 1.6 Petrol: This petrol engine had 8 valves and made 75 kW of power.
  • 1.6 FSI Petrol: A more advanced 16-valve petrol engine with direct injection, making 85 kW.
  • 2.0 FSI Petrol: This 16-valve petrol engine was even more powerful, making 110 kW.
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol: This engine was turbocharged, meaning it used a special system to make more power. It could make 90 kW, 103 kW, 118 kW, or 125 kW.
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel: A diesel engine with 8 valves. It made 66 kW or 77 kW of power. Some versions had a special filter to reduce pollution.
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel: A more powerful 16-valve diesel engine. It made 100 kW or 103 kW. Some versions had a special filter.

Second Generation (2009-2014)

VW Golf VI Plus 2.0 TDI Comfortline front 20100519
The second version of the Golf Plus.

The second version of the Golf Plus came out in 2009. This model was based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk6, which was the newer version of the Golf at the time.

Engine Choices for the Second Generation

The second generation also offered a variety of engines:

  • 1.4 Petrol: A 16-valve petrol engine making 59 kW.
  • 1.6 Petrol: An 8-valve petrol engine making 75 kW.
  • 1.2 TSI Petrol: A turbocharged 8-valve petrol engine that made 77 kW.
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol: A turbocharged 16-valve petrol engine, making 90 kW or 118 kW.
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel: A 16-valve turbocharged diesel engine with a special filter. It made 66 kW or 77 kW.
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel: A 16-valve turbocharged diesel engine with a special filter. It could make 81 kW or 103 kW.

Images for kids

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    Volkswagen Rabbit (USA and Canada)

  • 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0 Front

    Mk5 GTI 3-door (UK)

  • 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 Front

    Golf R32 5-door

  • VWGTIFahrenheit

    GTI Mark 5 Fahrenheit Edition (2007)

  • Golf V GTI Pirelli

    GTI Mark 5 Pirelli Edition (2007)

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 Concept - 7618301436

    GTI W12-650 rear view

  • VW Golf Plus front 20071212

    Volkswagen Golf Plus (2004–2008)

  • VW Golf Plus rear 20071212

    Volkswagen Golf Plus (2004–2008)

  • VW CrossGolf – Frontansicht, 19. Mai 2011, Velbert

    Volkswagen CrossGolf (2004–2008)

  • VW CrossGolf – Heckansicht, 19. Mai 2011, Velbert

    Volkswagen CrossGolf (2004–2008)

  • VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI Comfortline (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 16. April 2011, Düsseldorf

    Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008–2014)

  • VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI Comfortline (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 16. April 2011, Düsseldorf

    Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008–2014)

  • Volkswagen CrossGolf facelift China 2014-04-20

    Volkswagen CrossGolf (2008-2014) (China)

See also

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