The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a sleek design and impressive performance. It features a 5-seat configuration, 3 doors, and a wheelbase of 94.49 inches. The car has a length of 14.57 feet, width of 63.39 inches, and height of 55.51 inches. It also has a ground clearance of 4.92 inches and a turning circle of 34.45 feet.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
3723 mm 146.57 in.
Width
1610 mm 63.39 in.
Height
1410 mm 55.51 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front Track
1390 mm 54.72 in.
Rear Track
1350 mm 53.15 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
125 mm 4.92 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a Golf model that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel drive hatchback powered by a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine producing 70 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 114 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. The engine features a carburettor fuel injection system and a single overhead camshaft valvetrain. The car has a 4-speed manual transmission and an independent McPherson strut front suspension with coil springs and an anti-roll bar.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
70 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47.6 Hp/l
Torque
114 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 84.08 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
FH, FD
Engine Displacement
1471 cm3 89.77 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio
8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Coil spring, Torsion
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly hatchback with disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion for handling and rides on 175/50 R13 tires mounted on 5J x 13 wheels.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/50 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Golf is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for city driving and occasional highway cruising. Its trunk space is decent, with a minimum capacity of 368 liters and a maximum capacity of 1102 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 40 liters, which is average for a car of its class.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.7 kg/Hp, 93.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 152 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Max Weight
1170 kg 2579.41 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
368 l 13 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1102 l 38.92 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf I (3-door)
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The Volkswagen Golf has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The Volkswagen Golf has 3 doors.
The Volkswagen Golf has a ground clearance of 4.92 inches.
160 km/h or 99.42 mph
No, it may not be the best choice for speed enthusiasts due to its moderate acceleration and top speed.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as its fuel type.
The model of this car is Golf.
1471 cm3 (89.77 cu. in.)
Carburettor
4-speed manual
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The car has 175/50 R13 tires mounted on 5J x 13 wheels.
The car has a steering rack and pinion for precise handling.
The fuel tank capacity of the Volkswagen Golf varies by trim level, but it typically ranges from 45 to 50 liters.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf is available with an automatic transmission in certain trim levels.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf varies by trim level, but it can reach up to 250 km/h in the high-performance Golf R model.
The power-to-weight ratio of the Golf is 10.7 kg/Hp, which is relatively good for a car of its class.
The maximum load capacity of the Golf is 420 kg, which is decent for a car of its size.
The fuel tank capacity of the Golf is 40 liters, which is average for a car of its class.
