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VW · Hatchback · 2012–2017

VW Golf 7 Schrägheck

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
2.7 / 5.0 · Based on 19 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

310 PS

2.0L TFSI Benzin

310 hp, 400 built, no rear seats — the GTI distilled

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

105–110 PS

1.2L TSI Benzin

5 weaknesses

Good Choice
Problem Engine

150 PS

2.0L TDI Diesel

8 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Engine Overview

The VW Golf 7 Schrägheck is available with 15 engine variants — from 86 to 310 hp.

1.6L TDI · Diesel· 105–116 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2.0L TDI · Diesel· 150 PS
2012 2017
Stay Away! 8 weaknesses
GTD · Diesel· 184 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
1.0L TSI · Benziner· 110–116 PS
2015 2017
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
1.2L TSI · Benziner· 86–110 PS Engine Change
2012 2017
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
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2012 2017
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2014 2017
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
1.4L TSI · Benziner· 122–125 PS
2014 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.4L TSI ACT · Benziner· 140–150 PS Engine Change
2012 2017
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
2014 2017
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
1.8L TSI · Benziner· 179 PS
2014 2017
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
GTI · Benziner· 220 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
GTI Clubsport · Benziner· 265 PS
2016 2017
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
GTI Clubsport S · Benziner· 310 PS
2016 2017
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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GTI Performance · Benziner· 230–235 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
R · Benziner· 280–300 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
1.4L TGI · Erdgas· 110 PS
2013 2017
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
GTE · Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid· 204 PS
2014 2017
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Headlights Misting / Moisture Ingress

Xenon and bi-xenon headlights go milky inside or collect condensation. The cause is defective seals or assembly faults in the headlight housing. Particularly early production 2013–2015 cars are affected.

Symptoms: Milky coating or visible water drops inside the headlight lens; reduced light output; misting at temperature changes
from 40,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the VW Golf 7 Schrägheck have? +
The VW Golf 7 as Schrägheck has 137 known weaknesses, 12 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: CJXE (2.0L TFSI), CYVB (1.2L TSI).
Is the VW Golf 7 Schrägheck worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the VW Golf 7 Schrägheck — 5 of 19 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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