Oil change — LongLife service
≈ 30,000 km or 2 years
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years. VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Golf Sportsvan · 2014–2017
Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.6 TDI Golf Sportsvan · 110 hp (2014 to 2017)
The Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.6 TDI of the Golf Sportsvan generation uses the EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine with 110 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 110 PS / 81 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA288 1.6 TDI
- Period covered
- 2014–2017
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
110 hp (81 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2014 to 2017.
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In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation. The EA288 1.6 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A3 (8V), Audi Q2 (GA), Seat Ibiza (Ibiza V (KJ)), Seat Leon (Leon III (5F)), Seat Arona (Arona), Seat Ateca (Ateca).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Oil change — fixed service
15,000 km or 1 year
Every 15,000 km or 1 year. Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 2 years
At 3 years, then every 2 years. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Timing belt
Every 210,000 km
Replace the complete kit (belt, tensioners and usually the water pump) at whichever comes first; a broken belt destroys the engine.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Diesel filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.6 TDI Golf Sportsvan?
The EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine (1 598 cc), 110 hp (81 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.6 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA288 1.6 TDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026