2016 Volkswagen Golf

*VW Golf 7 TSI Comfortline 2016 specs* - 7th gen MK7. 1.4 TSI 92kW is the most common Comfortline. SA got both manual 6-speed and DSG 7-speed auto.

### *Engine & Drivetrain*
- *Engine:* 1.4L TSI turbo petrol, 4-cylinder direct injection
- *Capacity:* 1395 cc / 1390 cc
- *Power:* 92 kW / 123 hp @ 5000-6000 rpm
- *Torque:* 200 Nm @ 1400-4000 rpm
- *Transmission:* 6-speed manual OR 7-speed DSG dual clutch auto
- *Drivetrain:* Front wheel drive
- *0-100 km/h:* 9.1s DSG, 9.3s manual
- *Top speed:* 202 km/h
- *Kerb weight:* 1233-1261 kg

### *Fuel & Economy*
- *Fuel consumption:* 5.4L/100km combined claimed
- *Urban/Extra urban:* 6.5L / 4.7L per 100km
- *CO2:* 119-126 g/km
- *Fuel tank:* 50L
- *Range:* 900-1000 km
- *Fuel type:* 95 RON Premium unleaded

### *Dimensions & Capacity*
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4349 x 1799 x 1491 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2620-2637 mm
- *Boot space:* 380L seats up, 1270L seats folded
- *Wheels:* 16" Toronto alloys 205/55 R16 Comfortline
- *Brakes:* Discs all round, ventilated front
- *Towing:* 1400 kg braked, 620 kg unbraked

### *2016 Comfortline Features SA*
*Standard:* 7 airbags, ABS+EBD+BA, ESC, traction control, cruise control, Climatronic dual-zone climate control, 6.5" touchscreen Composition Media Bluetooth/USB, 8 speakers, multifunction steering wheel, electric windows all round, remote central locking, rear PDC sensors, reverse camera, keyless entry, leather steering wheel + gear knob, 60/40 split rear seats

*Safety:* 5-star ANCAP 2013 rating. 7 airbags = front, side, curtain + driver knee. Hill Start Assist standard.

*Suspension:* MacPherson strut front, independent multi-link rear - Comfortline got independent rear vs torsion beam on base Trendline.

### *Manual vs DSG 7-speed*
**1.4 TSI Manual** **1.4 TSI DSG**
**Gearbox** 6-speed MQ200 7-speed DQ200 dry clutch
**0-100 km/h** 9.3s 9.1s
**Fuel** 5.2L/100km 5.4L/100km
**Driving** More control Quick shifts, lazy in traffic
*Note:* 2016 DSG is DQ200 "dry" 7-speed. Earlier years had mechatronic issues, 2016+ were improved but still check service history.

### *Service & Warranty SA*
- *Warranty new:* 3yr/unlimited km + 5yr/100,000 km corrosion
- *Service interval:* 15,000 km / 12 months
- *Service plan:* 3yr/45,000 km on new cars

*Pros:* 1.4 TSI is refined + torquey from low rpm, DSG is quick, 5-star safety, solid build, huge boot for hatch
*Cons:* DSG needs oil/mechatronic care, rear seats tight for 3 adults, run-flat tyres expensive, EA211 engine needs cambelt at 120k km

*What to check buying 2016:* DSG service history, water pump/thermostat housing leaks, coil packs, cambelt due at 120k km.

Looking at manual or DSG? If DSG, make sure it has full VW service history - that gearbox is sensitive to missed services.