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 · 2017–2020
Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.6 TDI Golf Sportsvan · 115 hp (2017 to 2020)
The Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.6 TDI of the Golf Sportsvan generation uses the EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine with 115 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 115 PS / 85 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA288 1.6 TDI
- Period covered
- 2017–2020
- 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
115 hp (85 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2017 to 2020.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.6 TDI (110 hp) and the 2.0 TDI (150 hp). It replaces the 110 hp version built until 2017. 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), 115 hp (85 kW).
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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