Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Golf City.
The 2007 Volkswagen Golf City stands as a specific entry in the model's lineage, characterized by an exceptionally clean track record rather than standout mechanical changes. Logging just two total owner complaints and zero recalls, this iteration sits as a remarkably stable chapter in the vehicle's reliability history. The entirety of those sparse grievances centers on the power train, indicating that while the drivetrain warrants the only measurable scrutiny, the broader platform avoided documented systemic issues. Consequently, this minimal fault rate means the 2007 Golf City represents a highly dependable point in the model's timeline, offering researchers a baseline of proven real-world resilience.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165 in |
| Overall width | 68.5 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2857 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.4 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.38-4.05 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 540 cca |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 14-20 ohms |
| Engine Compression | 145 |
| Brake Application | WITH FS III |
| Torque to Knuckle | 18 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FS III |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.784 in |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 44 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Golf City dominate in one area — the power train, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 356 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| V171901201285565 | 2023-08-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| V171901201285562 | 2023-05-30 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V171901201285560 | 2023-04-24 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V941901201152119 | 2022-12-12 | Equipment | Update model year applicability to include 2023. |
| V171901201285556 | 2022-12-12 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments… |
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