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Golf 1.4 TSI
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Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
Current South African BOX generation
Generation 8 Golf on MQB EVO platform
Facelift History
Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced
Eighth generation introduced with digital interior
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Urban Electric Hatchback
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
Hatchback
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1368 kg
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Length
4020 mm
4282 mm
Width
1810 mm
1789 mm
Height
1570 mm
1483 mm
Wheelbase
2663 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
134 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
326 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
1368 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2020 kg
-
Payload Capacity
500 kg
-
Towing Capacity
500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1400 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
70 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front Axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
140 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
6.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
1 kW/tonne
80.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
1 Nm/tonne
182.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
43.89 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
43.9 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
430 km (CLTC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Standard
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
DCT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front Axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
17.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
50 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
17.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
50 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
10.7 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
315 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
365 km
Not Applicable
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Seat Material
Standard
Cloth
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Standard
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Standard
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Standard
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
10-inch touchscreen, digital cockpit, advanced driver assistance, premium audio
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
golf-1-4
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Infotainment System
Standard
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
3
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.8
SYNC
Touchscreen
12.8
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Green
6
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Approach Angle
19 deg
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
-
Wading Depth
300 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
134 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
134 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Tyre Size
Standard
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Service Plan
8 years / 120000 km service plan
Not Available
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa passenger EV ownership package
South Africa market model
Price Zar
389000 ZAR
660000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African cash price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
389000
660000
Starting Price Zar
389000
660000
Spec
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Golf 1.4 TSI
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This BOX and Golf 1.4 TSI comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: BOX 52 vs Golf 1.4 TSI 46.
Efficiency index: BOX 31 vs Golf 1.4 TSI 67.
Safety-equipment index: BOX 88 vs Golf 1.4 TSI 81.
Practicality index: BOX 52 vs Golf 1.4 TSI 59.
Ownership-cover index: BOX not separately scored vs Golf 1.4 TSI not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Golf 1.4 TSI leads by 6 points
BOX and Golf 1.4 TSI are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
BOX +6
Efficiency
Golf 1.4 TSI +36
Safety
BOX +7
Practicality
Golf 1.4 TSI +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
59/100
BOX
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 57 pts for BOX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Golf 1.4 TSI leads. However, BOX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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