The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 18.7 seconds and a top speed of 148 km/h (91.96 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
18.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
18.7 sec
Max Speed
148 km/h 91.96 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a length of 3.985 meters, a width of 1.665 meters, and a height of 1.415 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.475 meters and a turning circle of 10.5 meters. The car has 5 seats and 3 doors.
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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 diesel model offers impressive fuel efficiency, with a fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km in urban areas and 4.4 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it an economical choice for daily driving.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg 44.84 UK mpg 15.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.4 l/100 km 53.46 US mpg 64.2 UK mpg 22.73 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder, inline, naturally aspirated, diesel engine with standard diesel injection. The engine produces 54 HP at 4800 RPM and 100 Nm of torque at 2300 RPM. It has a SOHC valvetrain and a compression ratio of 23.0. The engine is positioned transversely at the front of the vehicle and is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission, driving the front wheels. The car has an independent type McPherson front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension. The front-wheel drive system has a fuel capacity of 47 liters and an oil capacity of 3 liters. The car's cooling system holds 6.5 liters of coolant.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
54 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
34 Hp/l
Torque
100 Nm @ 2300 rpm. 73.76 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
JP
Engine Displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
23
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
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 505 00
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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The Golf model car features a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with a steering rack and pinion system. It comes equipped 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 car has a good power-to-weight ratio and a moderate weight-to-torque ratio, suggesting good performance. It offers a spacious cargo area and a moderate fuel tank capacity.
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Weight To Power Ratio
16.7 kg/Hp, 60 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9 kg/Nm, 111.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Max Weight
1430 kg 3152.61 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
850 kg 1873.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
The length of the Volkswagen Golf is 3.985 meters (13.04 feet).
The Volkswagen Golf has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 10.5 meters (34.45 feet).
The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 18.7 seconds.
The Golf has a top speed of 148 km/h (91.96 mph).
The drag coefficient of the Golf is 0.34.
6.3 l/100 km
4.4 l/100 km
Yes, with its impressive fuel efficiency, it is an economical choice for daily driving.
The engine is positioned transversely at the front of the vehicle.
It has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The compression ratio of the engine is 23.0.
The Golf model has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The tire size of the Golf model is 155/65 R13.
The Golf model has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Golf can seat up to 5 passengers.
The Golf has an average fuel efficiency 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 kerb weight of the car is 900 kg (1984.16 lbs).
The car can handle a maximum weight of 1430 kg (3152.61 lbs).
The maximum cargo capacity of the trunk is 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft).
