2014 Volkswagen Golf transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2014 Volkswagen Golf uses a 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch), a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

  • 5 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf.
  • No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
2014 Volkswagen Golf: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Automatic (AM-S6)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)Automatic (AM-S6)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manualManual 6-spdFWD
2.5L 5-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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