Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) Tire Sizes & Rim Specs by Model Year and Trim
The Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) features a variety of tire sizes and rim width × diameter specifications depending on the model year and trim level. Common tire sizes range from 195/65 R15 to 225/45 R17, tailored to performance and comfort preferences.\n\nTrim levels such as Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline differ in their standard rim widths and diameters. Lower trims often use smaller 15- or 16-inch wheels, whereas higher trims come equipped with 17-inch wheels offering enhanced handling.\n\nWhen comparing trims, it's important to consider rim width to ensure tire compatibility. Wider rims support lower-profile tires for sportier performance, while narrower rims prioritize ride comfort. Checking the tire code on the sidewall allows accurate matching for replacement or upgrades.\n\nUsing the correct tire size and rim specs ensures optimal vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and driving dynamics for the Golf VII Variant (BA5). Always consult the manufacturer's guidelines when selecting tires or wheels for this model.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire size | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.0 TSI | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2019 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 GTD | 2019 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 R 4motion | 2019 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2019 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2019 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.0 TSI | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2018 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 GTD | 2018 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 R 4motion | 2018 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2018 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2018 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.0 TSI | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2017 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 GTD | 2017 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 R 4motion | 2017 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2017 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2017 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.0 TSI | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2016 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 GTD | 2016 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 R 4motion | 2016 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2016 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2016 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.0 TSI | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2015 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 GTD | 2015 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 R 4motion | 2015 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2015 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2015 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2014 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.2 TSI | 2013 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TGI CNG | 2013 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI | 2013 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel | 2013 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI | 2013 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 1.6 TDI 4motion | 2013 | 195/65R15 | 6" × 15" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5) 2.0 TDI 4motion | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5).
FAQ
- What tire sizes are standard for the Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (BA5)?
- Standard tire sizes range from 195/65 R15 on base trims to 225/45 R17 on higher trims.
- How does rim width vary between Golf VII Variant trims?
- Lower trims typically have narrower rims (6.0-6.5 inches), while higher trims feature wider rims around 7.0 inches for better handling.
- Can I use tires from one trim level on another?
- Tires must match the rim width and diameter specified for the trim; always verify tire size markings to ensure compatibility.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |






Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |
