The Golf is a decent car with a moderate acceleration of 15.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 162 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.34 is relatively low, indicating good aerodynamics.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
15.2 sec
Max Speed
162 km/h 100.66 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback known for its sporty handling, spacious interior, and fuel efficiency. It offers a comfortable ride, ample cargo space, and a variety of advanced safety features.
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Rating
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
1427 mm 56.18 in.
Rear Track
1422 mm 55.98 in.
Front Overhang
810 mm 31.89 in.
Rear Overhang
700 mm 27.56 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
120 mm 4.72 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with urban and extra-urban figures of 9.1 l/100 km and 6.4 l/100 km respectively. It offers a smooth and responsive driving experience, thanks to its powerful engine and sophisticated suspension.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 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 1.6L inline-4 cylinder engine producing 75 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque. It has a front-wheel drive layout and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 9.0. It has a fuel injection system and a SOHC valvetrain. The car has a McPherson strut front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47 Hp/l
Torque
125 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 92.2 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
EZ
Engine Displacement
1595 cm3 97.33 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
77.4 mm 3.05 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 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
3 gears, automatic 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 175/70 R13 tires mounted on 5.5J x 13 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The car has a good power-to-weight ratio and a moderate weight-to-torque ratio, suggesting good performance. Its kerb weight is relatively low, indicating a lightweight design. The boot space is spacious, and the fuel tank capacity is adequate.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7 kg/Nm, 143.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
870 kg 1918.02 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max Load
530 kg 1168.45 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
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
The Volkswagen Golf has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Golf has an estimated fuel efficiency of 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.
The Golf has seating for five people.
The Golf has 37.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
15.2 seconds
162 km/h (100.66 mph)
0.34
The Golf has a fuel consumption of 9.1 l/100 km in the urban cycle and 6.4 l/100 km on the extra-urban cycle.
The specifications do not include information about the engine specifications.
The specifications do not include information about the safety features of the Golf.
The Volkswagen Golf has an internal combustion engine with a 1.6L inline-4 cylinder configuration.
The Volkswagen Golf has a McPherson strut front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension.
The Volkswagen Golf has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Volkswagen Golf features a steering rack and pinion system.
The Volkswagen Golf comes with 175/70 R13 tires.
The Golf hybrid variant offers exceptional fuel efficiency, achieving up to 50 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway.
The Golf offers a range of engine options, including a 1.4-liter TSI engine, a 2.0-liter TSI engine, and a 1.4-liter TSI hybrid engine.
The Golf comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking.
The car can tow up to 1000 kg (2204.62 lbs) with brakes or 470 kg (1036.17 lbs) without brakes.
The fuel consumption information is not in the given specifications.
The trunk can hold a minimum of 345 l (12.18 cu. ft) and a maximum of 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft).
