In short
- For a Volkswagen Golf you need a jump starter suitable up to about 450 to 780 CCA, depending on the engine and the generation.
- Your battery has a CCA value (the cold starting current, shown as EN on the battery label). A jump starter itself has no CCA: the figure shows up to which battery CCA it's suitable. Choose a model that's suitable up to at least the value of your battery.
- Older and lighter petrol Golfs (Golf 4, 5 and 6): the Boost Basic 3000 or Boost Mini 3750. The newer Golf 7 and 8 with start-stop, the TDI diesels, the GTI/R and the plug-in hybrids: the Boost Pro 8250.
- Below you'll find the right jump starter per generation and engine variant, straight away, from the Golf 4 (1997) to the current Golf 8.
What is CCA and why does it determine your choice?
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) is the starting power your battery delivers in the cold. The heavier the engine and the colder it is, the more you need. The value is shown as EN on your battery. A jump starter itself has no CCA: the figure shows up to which battery CCA it's suitable, so choose a model that matches the EN value of your Golf. Want the full explanation, the standards (EN, SAE, DIN) and rules of thumb per engine type? Read what CCA actually is and why it determines your choice. Below you'll see per Volkswagen Golf generation and engine variant which jump starter is suitable.
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