The Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 9 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. Its acceleration is rapid, reaching 60 mph in just 8.8 seconds.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9 sec
Max Speed
180 km/h 111.85 mph
Acceleration 0 60 Mph
8.8 sec
Body & Dimensions
The Golf is a compact hatchback with a spacious interior, offering seating for 5 people and a comfortable ride height of 125 mm. Its compact size, with a length of 3723 mm and width of 1610 mm, makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces.
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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
1405 mm 55.31 in.
Rear Track
1372 mm 54.02 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
125 mm 4.92 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined consumption figures of 19.44 US mpg in the city and 31.79 US mpg on the highway. Its peppy engine and agile handling make it a delight to drive, while its spacious interior and array of standard features make it a compelling choice for daily commuting and weekend getaways.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg 23.35 UK mpg 8.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg 38.17 UK mpg 13.51 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf boasts a 1.5L inline-4 engine producing 110 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. It features a manual 5-speed transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine is known for its fuel efficiency and responsiveness.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
110 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power Per Litre
69.3 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
EG
Engine Displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
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
The car in question is a Golf model, featuring ventilated disc brakes in the front (238.76 mm) and disc brakes in the rear (180.34 mm). The car is equipped with a rack and pinion steering system, and the tire size is 175/70 R13 for both the front and rear wheels. The wheel rims have a size of 5.5J x 13 for both the front and rear wheels.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 238.76 mm
Rear Brakes
Disc, 180.34 mm
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 175/70 R13 Rear wheel tires: 175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 13 Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.5 kg/Hp and 132.5 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.9 kg/Nm and 168.7 Nm/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 830 kg and a maximum weight of 1250 kg. The trunk boot space is 368 l in minimum and 1102 l in maximum. The fuel tank capacity is 40 l. The permitted trailer load with brakes is 1200 kg and without brakes is 400 kg.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.5 kg/Hp, 132.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 168.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
830 kg 1829.84 lbs.
Max Weight
1250 kg 2755.78 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
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
400 kg 881.85 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf I (5-door)
The Golf has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The length of the Golf is 3723 mm (146.57 in.).
The ground clearance of the Golf is 125 mm (4.92 in.).
The Golf accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds.
The Golf has a top speed of 180 km/h.
The Golf reaches 60 mph in 8.8 seconds.
The Golf has a fuel consumption of 12.1 l/100 km in the city and 7.4 l/100 km on the highway.
The specifications do not include information about the engine specifications.
The specifications do not include information about the standard features of the Golf.
The Golf has an estimated fuel consumption of 38 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
The Golf comes equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Golf has a 1.5L engine displacement.
The steering type of this car is rack and pinion.
The front and rear tires are 175/70 R13, and the wheel rims are 5.5J x 13 for both the front and rear wheels.
The front brakes are ventilated discs, 238.76 mm, and the rear brakes are disc, 180.34 mm.
The Volkswagen Golf has an estimated EPA rating of up to 32 mpg in the city and 42 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.
The Volkswagen Golf comes equipped with a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring.
The weight-to-power ratio is 7.5 kg/Hp and 132.5 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 1250 kg.
The permitted trailer load without brakes is 400 kg.
