What is the ground clearance of the Golf 8th generation?
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The ground clearance of the Golf 8th generation is 115mm. Here is a detailed introduction to the ground clearance of a car: 1. Concept: Ground clearance refers to the distance between the ground and the rigid objects at the bottom of the vehicle. The ground clearance of a car varies depending on whether it is unloaded or loaded. Ground clearance is divided into two scenarios: unloaded and fully loaded. The ground clearance when fully loaded is also called the minimum ground clearance, which refers to the shortest distance between the lowest protruding part of the vehicle's chassis and the ground when the vehicle is parked horizontally under the rated full load condition. 2. Characteristics of ground clearance size: Ground clearance is related to the vehicle's load. The heavier the load, the smaller the ground clearance. Vehicles with smaller ground clearance have a lower center of gravity but poorer passability. Vehicles with larger ground clearance have better passability. A higher ground clearance not only improves passability on gravel and mountainous roads but also prevents water from entering the exhaust pipe when driving through waterlogged roads and makes it easier to park on curbs or parking spaces with height differences.
I think the Golf's ground clearance is about 146 millimeters, roughly the height of an adult's palm, which makes driving in the city particularly comfortable. When commuting over speed bumps and small potholes, I rarely scrape the undercarriage. Occasionally, when carrying luggage or with a full car of friends, the clearance drops to around 140 millimeters, but it’s still manageable. Compared to larger SUVs, the Golf has a lower center of gravity, making it stable and planted during high-speed turns without the body roll common in taller vehicles. On rural roads, I have to slow down for deep ruts to avoid scraping, but for normal roads, it’s perfectly adequate. The salesperson said this design balances practicality and driving fun. After driving it for over half a year, I haven’t encountered any scraping issues—pretty reassuring.
