Volkswagen Golf (MK8) Gtd CD side profile — Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment — MK8 Gtd CD

The Volkswagen Golf (MK8) Gtd CD (2019–2023) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET35–ET52. That is the short version of Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment; the full picture is below.

Overview

The Volkswagen Golf (MK8) Gtd CD is part of the eighth generation of the popular compact car, produced by Volkswagen. It features a turbocharged diesel engine and continues to be marketed as both a hatchback and possibly other body styles depending on market demand. The MK8 builds upon its predecessor's success with advancements in technology, efficiency, and performance, maintaining its position as one of the best-selling cars globally.

Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Volkswagen Golf (MK8) Gtd CD spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–8.5JET35–ET52

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

Browse wheels that fit a Volkswagen Golf →Get them fitted (UK)

UK popularity & demand

~944,531 Volkswagen Golf licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 944,531 Volkswagen Golf on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Volkswagen Golf wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive, years
1.0 TSIVW EA211, 999 cc, DLABpetrol66 kW (90 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2021
1.0 TSIVW EA211, 999 cc, DLAApetrol81 kW (110 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
1.0 eTSIVW EA211, 999 cc, DLAApetrol81 kW (110 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
1.2 TSIVW EA211, 1,197 cc, —petrol85 kW (115 PS)FWD, 2020 to present
1.4 TSIVW EA211, 1,395 cc, —petrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2020 to present
1.5 TSIVW EA211 evo 2, 1,498 cc, DXDEpetrol85 kW (116 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
1.5 eTSIVW EA211 evo 2, 1,498 cc, DXDEpetrol85 kW (116 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
1.5 TSI ACTVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DPBApetrol96 kW (131 PS)FWD, 2019 to 2024
1.5 eTSIVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DPBApetrol96 kW (131 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
1.5 TGIVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DHFApetrol96 kW (131 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2022
1.5 TSI ACTVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DPCApetrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2019 to 2024
1.5 TSI ACTVW EA211 evo 2, 1,498 cc, DXDBpetrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
1.5 eTSI ACTVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DFYApetrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
1.5 eTSI ACTVW EA211 evo 2, 1,498 cc, DXDBpetrol110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
2.0 TSIVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNNApetrol140 kW (190 PS)FWD or AWD, 2021 to 2024
2.0 TSIVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNNEpetrol150 kW (204 PS)AWD, 2025 to present
GTIVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DLBA, DRNA, DNPApetrol180 kW (245 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
GTIVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNPDpetrol195 kW (265 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
GTI ClubsportVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNFCpetrol221 kW (300 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
GTI ClubsportVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNFCpetrol221 kW (300 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
GTI Edition 50VW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNFHpetrol239 kW (325 PS)FWD, 2025 to 2026
RVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DSFE, DSFF, DNFGpetrol235 kW (320 PS)AWD, 2020 to 2024
RVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNFFpetrol245 kW (333 PS)AWD, 2024 to present
R PerformanceVW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNNFpetrol245 kW (333 PS)AWD, 2022 to 2024
1.5 HybridVW EA211 evo 2, 1,498 cchybrid125 kW (170 PS)FWD, 2026 to present
1.4 TSI eHybridVW EA211, 1,395 cc, DGEAhybrid150 kW (204 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
1.5 TSI eHybridVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DUCBhybrid150 kW (204 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
GTEVW EA211, 1,395 cc, DGEAphev180 kW (245 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
GTEVW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DUCAphev200 kW (272 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
2.0 TDIVW EA288 evo, 1,968 cc, DTRD, DTRB, DSUDdiesel85 kW (116 PS)FWD, 2019 to 2024
2.0 TDIVW EA288 evo, 1,968 cc, DXRCdiesel85 kW (116 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
2.0 TDIVW EA288 evo, 1,968 cc, DSRB, DTSBdiesel110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2019 to 2024
2.0 TDIVW EA288 evo, 1,968 cc, DXRBdiesel110 kW (150 PS)FWD, 2024 to present
GTDVW EA288 evo, 1,968 cc, DTUAdiesel147 kW (200 PS)FWD, 2020 to 2024
2.0 TDIVW EA288 evo, 1,968 cc, DTUAdiesel147 kW (200 PS)AWD, 2020 to 2024

Source: VW Golf VIII, de.wikipedia.org.

Performance

VariantPower0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h)Top speed
1.0 TSI66 kW (90 PS)11.9 s188 km/h (117 mph)
1.0 TSI81 kW (110 PS)10.2 s202 km/h (126 mph)
1.0 eTSI81 kW (110 PS)10.6 s202 km/h (126 mph)
1.2 TSI85 kW (115 PS)10.9 s200 km/h (124 mph)
1.4 TSI110 kW (150 PS)8.6 s200 km/h (124 mph)
1.5 TSI85 kW (116 PS)9.9 s203 km/h (126 mph)
1.5 eTSI85 kW (116 PS)9.9 s203 km/h (126 mph)
1.5 TSI ACT96 kW (131 PS)9.2 s214 km/h (133 mph)
1.5 eTSI96 kW (131 PS)9.4 s213 km/h (132 mph)
1.5 TGI96 kW (131 PS)9.6 s211 km/h (131 mph)
1.5 TSI ACT110 kW (150 PS)8.5 s224 km/h (139 mph)
1.5 TSI ACT110 kW (150 PS)8.6 s224 km/h (139 mph)
1.5 eTSI ACT110 kW (150 PS)8.5 s224 km/h (139 mph)
1.5 eTSI ACT110 kW (150 PS)8.4 s224 km/h (139 mph)
2.0 TSI140 kW (190 PS)6.7 to 7.1 s234 to 238 km/h (145 to 148 mph)
2.0 TSI150 kW (204 PS)6.3 s243 km/h (151 mph)
GTI180 kW (245 PS)6.2 s250 km/h (155 mph)
GTI195 kW (265 PS)5.9 s250 km/h (155 mph)
GTI Clubsport221 kW (300 PS)5.6 s250 km/h (155 mph)
GTI Clubsport221 kW (300 PS)5.6 s250 km/h (155 mph)
GTI Edition 50239 kW (325 PS)5.3 s270 km/h (168 mph)
R235 kW (320 PS)4.7 s250 km/h (155 mph)
R245 kW (333 PS)4.6 s250 km/h (155 mph)
R Performance245 kW (333 PS)4.6 s270 km/h (168 mph)
1.5 Hybrid125 kW (170 PS)7.5 s180 km/h (112 mph)
1.4 TSI eHybrid150 kW (204 PS)7.4 s140 to 220 km/h (87 to 137 mph)
1.5 TSI eHybrid150 kW (204 PS)7.2 s140 to 220 km/h (87 to 137 mph)
GTE180 kW (245 PS)6.7 s140 to 225 km/h (87 to 140 mph)
GTE200 kW (272 PS)6.6 s140 to 230 km/h (87 to 143 mph)
2.0 TDI85 kW (116 PS)10.2 s202 km/h (126 mph)
2.0 TDI85 kW (116 PS)10.2 s202 km/h (126 mph)
2.0 TDI110 kW (150 PS)8.8 s223 km/h (139 mph)
2.0 TDI110 kW (150 PS)8 s223 km/h (139 mph)
GTD147 kW (200 PS)7.1 s245 km/h (152 mph)
2.0 TDI147 kW (200 PS)7.1 s229 km/h (142 mph)

Source: VW Golf VIII, de.wikipedia.org.

Dimensions

Length4,282 to 4,651 mm
Width1,789 mm
Height1,456 to 1,498 mm
Wheelbase2,619 to 2,678 mm
Kerb weight1,257 to 1,627 kg

Source: VW Golf VIII, de.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Body styles5-door hatchback, 5-door estate
Produced2019–2023

Trim levels

Gtd CD

Factory colours

Pure WhiteDeep Black PearlPlatinum Gray MetallicTornado RedNight Blue MetallicTungsten Silver MetallicBlue Silk MetallicUrano GrayOynx White Pearl TricoatGreat Falls Green MetallicIndium Gray MetallicDaytona Gray PearlHot Chili Red PearlLapiz BlueGlacier White Pearl TricoatReef Blue MetallicTitanium Beige MetallicGinster YellowJazz Blue PearlCopper Orange Metallic

History & notable variants

The Golf (MK8) Gtd CD is part of the ongoing eighth generation of the Volkswagen Golf series, which began production after 2019. This variant specifically highlights the diesel GTD model with a compact disc drive system for infotainment. It continues to receive accolades and maintain its strong market presence.

Reliability & owner notes