Engine oil capacity · with filter
4.2–6.0US qt · 4–5.7 L
0W-20 / 0W-30 · varies by engine — see the per-engine table below
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.2–6.0 US qt · 4–5.7 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6 US qt · 10 L |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 / 0W-30 |
Per-engine engine-oil, coolant and transmission-fluid capacities for the Volkswagen Golf VIII (2020 – 2024), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine.
Per-engine fluids 3 engines
| Engine | Engine oil (with filter) | Oil viscosity | Oil spec / standard | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R (2.0 TSI) (DNFG) 235kW | 6.0 US qt · 5.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 0W-30 Verified[1] | VW 504 00 Verified[1] | 10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| DNPA | 6.0 US qt · 5.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 0W-20 Verified[1] | VW 508 00 Verified[1] | 10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
| DGEA | 4.2 US qt · 4 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data | 0W-20 Verified[1] | VW 508 00 Verified[1] | 10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data |
Drain & wheel torque 1
| Oil drain plug torque | 22 lb-ft · 30 N·m | Verified[2] |
|---|
Related verified specs
| Engine code | EA211 1.4 TSI (GTE) · EA888 evo4 2.0 TSI (GTI/R) |
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Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → Volkswagen Golf VIII overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the Volkswagen Golf VIII (2020 – 2024)?
- Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 6.0 US qt · 5.7 L, varying by engine — see the per-engine table above, verified from the owner's manual and cited.
- What is the coolant capacity of the Volkswagen Golf VIII?
- Coolant system capacity is 10.6 US qt · 10 L, verified from the owner's manual.
Sources
- Volkswagen Golf Owner's Manual (part 5GM012723ST, edition 09/2020)VW AG owner manual for the Mk8 Golf; held via a public OM aggregator; oil spec/viscosity/brake/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
- OEM workshop data — VW Golf (Mk8)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain torque from OEM workshop service data; verified against the held VW OMRetrieved 2026-11-06