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Generation 8

Volkswagen Golf 5-door hatchback

06.2021 - 12.2024 · Japan

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Generation 8

CDDLA, CDDFY, CDDTT, CDDNP, CDDNFF, CDDTS

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Volkswagen Golf, Generation 8, Japan market. This overview covers 16 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.2021 - 12.2024). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 16 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
DFY, DLA, DNF, DNP, DTS, DTT
Engine displacement, cc
999–1984
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm
2620
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Volkswagen Golf · Generation 8 · Japan · 06.2021 - 12.2024. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Head-up display
Check visibility from your driving position and with your glasses, if used. Test the image-height adjustment.
Blind-spot monitoring
Check the mirror indicators and system settings. Operating conditions depend on the specification and are described in the vehicle manual.

Specifications and technical details

16 versions

1.0 L, petrol, 110 hp, mild hybrid, 12 hp, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DLA · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.0 eTSI Active Basic 06.2021 - 03.2022
1.0 eTSI Active 06.2021 - 12.2024
1.0 eTSI Active Basic 04.2022 - 12.2024

1.5 L, petrol, 150 hp, mild hybrid, 12 hp, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DFY · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.5 eTSI StyleTop grade 06.2021 - 12.2024
1.5 eTSI R-LineTop grade 06.2021 - 12.2024

2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DTT · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 TDI Active BasicBase grade 08.2022 - 12.2024
2.0 TDI Active AdvanceTop grade 08.2022 - 12.2024
2.0 TDI StyleUpper grade 08.2022 - 12.2024
2.0 TDI R-LineUpper grade 08.2022 - 12.2024

2.0 L, 245 hp, petrol, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DNP · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 GTI 12.2021 - 12.2024

2.0 L, 320 hp, petrol, automated transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

DNF · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive

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2.0 R 4WD 10.2022 - 12.2024

2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automated transmission, front-wheel drive

DTS · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 TDI Active BasicTop grade 04.2022 - 07.2022
2.0 TDI Active AdvanceTop grade 12.2021 - 07.2022
2.0 TDI Active StyleBase grade 12.2021 - 07.2022
2.0 TDI R-LineBase grade 12.2021 - 07.2022
2.0 TDI Active BasicTop grade 12.2021 - 03.2022

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