What is the fuel tank capacity of the Volkswagen Golf in liters?
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The fuel tank capacity of the Volkswagen Golf is 51 liters, as officially announced. Owners who have purchased a Volkswagen Golf can also check this information on the vehicle's configuration sheet. The recommended fuel grade for the Volkswagen Golf is 95 octane, with a fuel consumption of 5.3 to 6.7L per 100 kilometers. A full tank can cover a distance of 761 to 962 kilometers. During daily driving, it is important to always monitor the remaining fuel level in the tank. This is typically done by observing the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. Under normal circumstances, the fuel level will be accurately reflected on the gauge. The fuel gauge usually has 5 to 6 segments, and it is advisable to refuel when there are about 2 segments left to avoid running out of fuel mid-journey. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel filled may exceed the marked capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit. There is additional space from the safety limit to the tank opening, which is designed to accommodate fuel expansion due to temperature increases without causing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the marked tank capacity.
I drive a 7th generation Volkswagen Golf with a fuel tank capacity of about 55 liters. For daily commuting, the fuel consumption is around 7 liters per 100 kilometers, so a full tank can last about 750 to 800 kilometers, which is quite durable. It's recommended not to fill the tank completely, leaving some space to prevent evaporation. Also, there might be slight differences between different generations, for example, the 8th generation is said to be slightly larger. I usually refuel when the fuel light comes on to avoid damaging the fuel pump.