With SUVs down and out and people considering to buy smaller and more fuel-economic cars, the Volkswagen Golf, with all its reputation and heritage, is surely to be one of the more popular models.

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf was leaked online earlier this week but now Volkswagen has released the official details and images of the new six-generation Golf. The new Golf will arrive in European markets beginning this October with pricing starting around 16,500 euros - it will than arrive in other markets including Africa, Asia, Australia and North America.

The 2009 Golf exterior is influenced by the Volkswagen Scirocco and the interior is inspired by the Passat CC. The powertrain lineup kicks off with TDI common rail diesel engines with output ranging from 88-hp to 168-hp. Two 2.0 liter TDI engines will also be available producing 108-hp and 138-hp. Both 2.0 liter units return a fuel-economy of 52mpg and 48mpg respectively. Four versions of gasoline units will also be available with outputs including 79-hp, 101-hp, 120-hp and 158-hp.

With the exception of entry-level models, all 2009 Volkswagen Golf gasoline and diesel engines can be mated with a 6-speed or 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG). Depending on the engine torque, either a 6-speed or 7-speed DSG is used.

Source: Volkswagen