The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 183 km/h (113.71 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9.2 sec
Max Speed
183 km/h 113.71 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Golf is a compact hatchback car with a length of 3723 mm, width of 1610 mm, and height of 1410 mm. It has 3 doors, 5 seats, and a wheelbase of 2400 mm.
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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.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Golf is a petrol-powered car with impressive fuel efficiency, consuming 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg 44.14 UK mpg 15.63 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car with a 1.8L inline-4 cylinder engine, producing 112 horsepower and 153 Nm of torque. It has a front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 10.0.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
112 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
62.9 Hp/l
Torque
153 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 112.85 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
DX
Engine Displacement
1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring, Torsion
Brakes
The Volkswagen Golf features ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with a steering rack and pinion system. The car is equipped with 185/60 R14 tires and 6J x 14 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
185/60 R14
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf offers generous cargo space, with a minimum of 368 l (13 cu. ft.) and a maximum of 1102 l (38.92 cu. ft.) in the trunk/boot. It also features a fuel tank capacity of 40 l (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).
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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)
Hatchback
3
2400 mm
The Volkswagen Golf accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf is 183 km/h (113.71 mph).
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf is a relatively fast car, with impressive acceleration and a high top speed.
The Volkswagen Golf is a petrol-powered car.
The Volkswagen Golf consumes 10.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The Volkswagen Golf consumes 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
The Volkswagen Golf has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.8L and 4 cylinders.
The Volkswagen Golf has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Volkswagen Golf has a front-wheel drive with the internal combustion engine driving the front wheels.
The Golf has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Golf has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Golf has 185/60 R14 tires and 6J x 14 wheel rims.
The Golf can seat up to 5 passengers.
The Golf has an average fuel efficiency of around 30-35 miles per gallon.
Some Golf models offer all-wheel drive, while others have front-wheel drive.
The minimum cargo space is 368 l (13 cu. ft.).
The maximum cargo space is 1102 l (38.92 cu. ft.).
The fuel tank capacity is 40 l (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).
