Golf VIII · 2020–2024

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Golf VIII · 130 hp (2020 to 2024)

The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI of the Golf VIII generation uses the EA211 1.5 TSI petrol engine with 130 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
130 PS / 96 kW
Displacement
1 498 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
EA211 1.5 TSI
Period covered
2020–2024
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

130 hp (96 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2020 to 2024.

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In the range

It sits between the 1.0 TSI (110 hp) and the 1.5 TSI (150 hp). The EA211 1.5 TSI engine is also fitted to: Volkswagen Golf (Golf VII), Volkswagen Polo (Polo VI (AW)), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B8), Volkswagen Arteon (Arteon), Volkswagen T-Cross (T-Cross), Volkswagen T-Roc (T-Roc).

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Maintenance and records

Oil change — LongLife service

Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years

30 000 km

24 months

VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.

Source [1]

Oil change — fixed service

Every 15,000 km or 1 year

15 000 km

12 months

Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

At 3 years, then every 2 years

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Golf VIII?

The EA211 1.5 TSI petrol engine (1 498 cc), 130 hp (96 kW).

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Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI?

A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA211 1.5 TSI engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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