The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 11.3 seconds. It has a top speed of 178 km/h and a drag coefficient of 0.34, making it a great option for those who value performance and efficiency.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.3 sec
Max Speed
178 km/h 110.6 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback car with a length of 3985 mm, width of 1665-1680 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2475 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.5 meters. It has 3 doors and can seat 5 people.
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Rating
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3
Length
3985 mm 156.89 in.
Width
1665-1680 mm 65.55 - 66.14 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2475 mm 97.44 in.
Front Track
1427 mm 56.18 in.
Rear Track
1432 mm 56.38 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 Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined consumption figures of 6.2 l/100 km (37.94 US mpg) in extra-urban conditions. It offers a comfortable and spacious interior, along with advanced safety features and a powerful engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg 28.53 UK mpg 10.1 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg 45.56 UK mpg 16.13 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a 1.8L, 4-cylinder, inline, naturally aspirated engine with a carburetor and SOHC valvetrain, producing 90 HP and 145 Nm of torque. The engine is transversely mounted at the front, and the car has a 5-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension, and a trailing arm rear suspension. The car has a permanent front-wheel drive, with an all-wheel-drive system that engages the rear wheels as needed through an electric or mechanical clutch. The engine oil capacity is 4L, and it uses 10W-40 / VW 500 00 or 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01 oil. The car has a 6.5L coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.5 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
GX, GU
Engine Displacement
1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
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
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
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 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.7 kg/Hp and 85.7 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a maximum weight of 1540 kg and a maximum load capacity of 490 kg. The trunk boot space is 230-1030 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1050 kg 2314.85 lbs.
Max Weight
1540 kg 3395.12 lbs.
Max Load
490 kg 1080.27 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
230 l 8.12 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1030 l 36.37 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
3985 mm (156.89 in)
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10.5 meters (34.45 ft)
The Volkswagen Golf accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11.3 seconds.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf is 178 km/h.
The drag coefficient of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.34.
The Golf has a fuel consumption of 6.2 l/100 km (37.94 US mpg) in extra-urban conditions.
The text does not include information regarding the engine specifications.
The text does not include information regarding the safety features of the Golf.
The engine is transversely mounted at the front.
The car has a permanent front-wheel drive, with an all-wheel-drive system that engages the rear wheels as needed through an electric or mechanical clutch.
The engine oil capacity is 4L.
The Volkswagen Golf has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Volkswagen Golf has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Volkswagen Golf comes with 175/70 R13 tires mounted on 5.5J x 13 wheel rims.
The Volkswagen Golf is available in both petrol and diesel fuel types.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf is known for its reliability and has a good reputation in terms of durability.
The Volkswagen Golf is a 5-seater car, with ample space for passengers and cargo.
The weight-to-power ratio is 11.7 kg/Hp and 85.7 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight is 1540 kg, and the maximum load capacity is 490 kg.
