What is the minimum ground clearance of the Golf 7?
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The minimum ground clearance of the Golf 7 is 106mm. Minimum ground clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of the car (excluding the wheels) and the supporting plane when the car is fully loaded or stationary. It is used to characterize the car's ability to pass over obstacles such as stones or tree stumps without collision. The larger the minimum ground clearance, the stronger the vehicle's ability to pass through obstacles or uneven ground. The value of the minimum ground clearance is limited to a certain extent and is related to the vehicle's function and aerodynamics. The Golf is built on Volkswagen's new MQB platform, with a body size of 4259mm in length, 1799mm in width, 1476mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2637mm.
The ground clearance data of the Golf 7 is quite interesting. The official manual states it's 134mm when unloaded, but in actual use, you'll notice this value changes. For instance, when the car is fully loaded with passengers or the trunk is packed, the springs compress and it might drop to around 110mm, so many real-world measurements are under 130mm. You need to be extra careful with protruding stones on rural dirt roads, as this car's chassis isn't particularly high. My friend's modified version with shorter springs has it down to just over 100mm, and the undercarriage has scraped over speed bumps several times. Also, tire size affects it—if you switch to tires with a lower aspect ratio, the actual ground clearance will decrease as well.
