Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Capacities
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fuel tank capacity varies by drivetrain: roughly 50 litres (with about 5 litres reserve) for front-wheel drive petrol and diesel engines, 55 litres (about 6 litres reserve) for four-wheel drive, and a separate figure for the E85 MultiFuel engine — this page lists every variant.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Fuel tank capacity | |
|---|---|
| Petrol and diesel engines with front-wheel drive |
approx. 50 l, of which approx. 5 l reserve. |
| Petrol and diesel engines with four-wheel drive |
approx. 55 l, of which approx. 6 l reserve. |
| E85 MultiFuel engine |
approx. 50 l, of which approx. 5 l reserve. |
Questions & answers
Capacities — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What is the Golf Mk7 fuel tank capacity?
Front-wheel drive: approximately 50 litres (5 l reserve). Four-wheel drive: approximately 55 litres (7 l reserve).
Does the Golf Mk7 4MOTION have a bigger fuel tank?
Yes. It holds approximately 55 litres versus approximately 50 litres on front-wheel drive models, to compensate for the slightly higher fuel consumption.
How much reserve fuel does the Golf Mk7 have?
Approximately 5 litres (FWD) to 7 litres (4WD). When the low-fuel warning lights, refuel as soon as practical — running completely dry can damage the fuel pump and injection system.
