El Volkswagen Golf MK6 (2008-2012) se ofreció con 27 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Gasolina | 270 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.5 s | 8.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 270 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.7 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 235 hp | 300 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 246 km/h | 6.6 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 235 hp | 300 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 247 km/h | 6.6 s | 8.1 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 210 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 238 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 210 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.3 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.1 s | 5.6 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 8.1 s | 5.3 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 160 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.0 s | 6.0 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 160 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.0 s | 6.3 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 9.4 s | 5.5 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.3 s | 4.9 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 9.3 s | 4.3 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.0 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.2 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 191 km/h | 10.7 s | 5.3 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 110 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 193 km/h | 10.7 s | 4.9 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.2 s | 4.2 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.3 s | 4.1 l/100km | 9 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 10.6 s | 5.8 l/100km | 8 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 105 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 10.5 s | 5.2 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 11.3 s | 6.7 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 188 km/h | 11.3 s | 7.1 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.6L GLP | 98 hp | 144 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 12.1 s | 9.2 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 90 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 178 km/h | 12.9 s | 4.5 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.2L Gasolina | 85 hp | 160 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 178 km/h | 12.3 s | 5.5 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 80 hp | 132 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 13.9 s | 6.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.