2015 Volkswagen Golf transmission: CVT or automatic?
No. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf uses a single-speed (direct drive), a 6-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) and a 6-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.
Key takeaways
- 8 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2015 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.
| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (EV) | single-speed (direct drive) | Automatic (A1) | FWD |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | Automatic (S6) | FWD |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | FWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | Automatic (AM-S6) | AWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 6-speed automated manual (dual-clutch) | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | FWD |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 6-speed manual | Manual 6-spd | 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.
Useful for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf
Transmission fluidMatch the specification in your owner's manualShop fluid Fluid transfer pumpFor transmissions filled through a side plugShop pumps
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