The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a sleek design, offering 5 seats and 3 doors. It measures 3985 mm in length, 1665 mm in width, and 1415 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2475 mm. Its front and rear overhangs are 810 mm and 700 mm respectively.
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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 Overhang
810 mm 31.89 in.
Rear Overhang
700 mm 27.56 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Golf is a popular hatchback car that runs on petrol (gasoline) fuel type, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car with a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder engine, producing 72 Hp at 5200 rpm and 128 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. It features a front-wheel drive layout and a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
72 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
45.1 Hp/l
Torque
128 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 94.41 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
EZ, EW
Engine Displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.9 mm 3.42 in.
Compression Ratio
9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
Coolant
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 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
Brakes
The car in question is a Golf model with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The Golf model boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 12.2 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.9 kg/Nm, making it a responsive and agile drive. With a kerb weight of 880 kg and a maximum load capacity of 520 kg, it's suitable for daily driving and occasional road trips. The spacious trunk offers a minimum of 345 liters and a maximum of 1145 liters of storage space, making it practical for daily use.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.2 kg/Hp, 81.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.9 kg/Nm, 145.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
880 kg 1940.07 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max Load
520 kg 1146.4 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
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
The Volkswagen Golf has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The Volkswagen Golf has 3 doors.
The Volkswagen Golf measures 3985 mm in length.
14.1 seconds
162 km/h (100.66 mph)
0.34
Petrol (Gasoline)
Hatchback
Yes, the Golf is known for its reliability and durability.
The Volkswagen Golf has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.6L and 4 cylinders.
The Volkswagen Golf has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Volkswagen Golf has a front-wheel drive layout, where the internal combustion engine drives the front wheels.
The Golf has disc brakes in the front.
The Golf has drum brakes at the rear.
The braking system of the Golf is rated as average.
The Golf can seat up to 5 passengers.
The Golf has an average fuel economy of around 30-35 miles per gallon.
No, the Golf does not come with all-wheel drive. It is available in front-wheel drive.
The maximum weight capacity of the Golf is 1400 kg.
The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters or 14.53 US gallons.
The minimum trunk space available is 345 liters or 12.18 cu. ft.
