The Golf is a decent car with a moderate acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in 16.7 seconds and a top speed of 151 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.34 indicates a relatively aerodynamic design.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
16.7 sec
Max Speed
151 km/h 93.83 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
None
Specs
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
3985 mm 156.89 in.
Width
1665 mm 65.55 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front Track
1413 mm 55.63 in.
Rear Track
1408 mm 55.43 in.
Front Overhang
810 mm 31.89 in.
Rear Overhang
700 mm 27.56 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Golf is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas, making it a relatively fuel-efficient vehicle.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg 35.76 UK mpg 12.66 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a front, transverse 4-cylinder inline engine, which has a 1272 cm3 displacement and a bore/stroke of 75mm/72mm, respectively. The engine has a SOHC valvetrain and naturally aspirated, with a carburettor fuel injection system and a compression ratio of 9.5. It produces 55 HP at 5400 rpm and 96 Nm of torque at 3300 rpm. The engine is linked to a 4-speed manual transmission and the front wheels drive the vehicle. The car has an independent type McPherson front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension. The engine oil capacity is 3.5 l and the recommended oil is 10W-40 / VW 500 00 or 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
43.2 Hp/l
Torque
96 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 70.81 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
HK
Engine Displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
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
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
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion system and comes with 155/65 R13 tires and 5J x 13 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
155/65 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a curb weight of 845 kg (1862.91 lbs) and a maximum weight of 1360 kg (2998.29 lbs). It has a minimum trunk boot space of 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.) and a maximum of 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.). The fuel tank capacity is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
15.4 kg/Hp, 65.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.8 kg/Nm, 113.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
845 kg 1862.91 lbs.
Max Weight
1360 kg 2998.29 lbs.
Max Load
515 kg 1135.38 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
345 l 12.18 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1145 l 40.44 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
16.7 seconds
151 km/h (93.83 mph)
0.34
Petrol (Gasoline)
7.9 liters per 100 kilometers
5.5 liters per 100 kilometers
The engine layout is front, transverse.
The engine displacement is 1272 cm3 or 77.62 cu. in.
The internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
The Golf has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Golf has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Golf comes with 155/65 R13 tires and 5J x 13 wheel rims.
The Volkswagen Golf is available in both petrol and diesel fuel types.
The Volkswagen Golf is a 5-seater hatchback car.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf is available in automatic transmission, in addition to manual transmission.
The curb weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 845 kg (1862.91 lbs).
The maximum weight of the Volkswagen Golf is 1360 kg (2998.29 lbs).
The minimum trunk boot space of the Volkswagen Golf is 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.).
