The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a top speed of 150 km/h (93.21 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds.
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Max Speed
150 km/h 93.21 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
13.5 sec
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Golf model with a 5-door hatchback body type, seating for 5 people, and a length of 3723 mm (146.57 in.), width of 1610 mm (63.39 in.), and height of 1410 mm (55.51 in.). It has a wheelbase of 2400 mm (94.49 in.), front and rear track of 1389 mm (54.69 in.) and 1361 mm (53.58 in.) respectively, a minimum turning circle of 10 m (32.81 ft.), and a ride height/ground clearance of 124 mm (4.88 in.).
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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
1389 mm 54.69 in.
Rear Track
1361 mm 53.58 in.
Min Turning Circle
10 m 32.81 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
124 mm 4.88 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 car in question is a Golf model with a front, transverse 4-cylinder inline engine, naturally aspirated and carbureted, with 47.2 HP per liter and a displacement of 1272 cm3. It has a 4-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive, and a SOHC valvetrain. The front suspension is a wishbone type, while the rear suspension is a trailing arm, torsion type. The engine oil capacity is 3.5 liters, and it uses 10W-40 / VW 500 00 or 10W-40, 15W-4
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
60 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
95 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 70.07 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
GF
Engine Displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75.01 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 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
Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm, Torsion
Brakes
The Golf model features a reliable braking system with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, ensuring a smooth and safe ride. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, providing precise control and handling. The wheel rims are 5J x 13 in size, both at the front and rear, offering a comfortable and stable ride.
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Front Brakes
Disc, 238.76 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 180.34 mm
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5J x 13 Rear wheel rims: 5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a curb weight of 1708.58 lbs and a maximum weight of 2645.55 lbs. It has a minimum trunk space of 13 cu. ft. and a maximum trunk space of 38.92 cu. ft. It also has a fuel tank capacity of 10.57 US gal.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
775 kg 1708.58 lbs.
Max Weight
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max Load
425 kg 936.96 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
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf I (5-door)
It is a Golf model with a hatchback body type.
It has 5 doors.
The car is 3723 mm (146.57 in.) long, 1610 mm (63.39 in.) wide, and 1410 mm (55.51 in.) tall. It has a wheelbase of 2400 mm (94.49 in.), front and rear track of 1389 mm (54.69 in.) and 1361 mm (53.58 in.) respectively, and a minimum turning circle of 10 m (32.81 ft.). The ride height/ground clearance is 124 mm (4.88 in.).
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf is 150 km/h (93.21 mph).
The Volkswagen Golf can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The model of this car is Golf.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The Golf model has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The steering type of the Golf model is rack and pinion.
The wheel rims in the Golf model are 5J x 13 in size, both at the front and rear.
The fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen Golf varies depending on the engine option, but it typically ranges from 25-40 mpg in the city and 30-50 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf has a towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, making it suitable for small trailers and boats.
The weight-to-power ratio is 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.4 Hp/tonne.
The maximum trailer load with brakes is 1763.7 lbs.
