The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h (108.74 mph). It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.5 sec
Max Speed
175 km/h 108.74 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a length of 3.985 meters, width of 1.665 meters, and height of 1.415 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.475 meters and a turning radius of 10.5 meters. It 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
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.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Golf is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 11.1 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg 25.45 UK mpg 9.01 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.8 l/100 km 40.55 US mpg 48.7 UK mpg 17.24 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with a front, transverse 4-cylinder engine, producing 90 HP at 5250 RPM and 137 Nm of torque at 3000 RPM. The engine has a single-point fuel injection system, is naturally aspirated, and uses a SOHC valvetrain. The engine is linked 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.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.5 Hp/l
Torque
137 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
GX
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
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Single-point injection
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
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The car in question is a Golf model with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has a steering rack and pinion system, and the tire size is 175/70 R13 with a wheel rim size of 5.5J x 13.
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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 Golf is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for city driving and occasional highway cruising. Its trunk space is decent, and the fuel tank capacity is average. The car's towing capacity is moderate, making it suitable for small to medium-sized trailers.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.2 kg/Hp, 97.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
920 kg 2028.25 lbs.
Max Weight
1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max Load
510 kg 1124.36 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
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (3-door)
The length of the Volkswagen Golf is 3.985 meters or 156.89 inches.
The Volkswagen Golf has 5 seats.
The turning radius of the Volkswagen Golf is 10.5 meters or 34.45 feet.
The Golf has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.5 seconds.
The Golf has a top speed of 175 km/h (108.74 mph).
The drag coefficient of the Golf is 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.
The Volkswagen Golf is a petrol-powered car.
The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf in urban areas is 11.1 liters per 100 kilometers.
The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf in extra-urban areas is 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers.
The car has a power output of 90 HP at 5250 RPM.
The car uses a 5-speed manual transmission.
The car has an independent type McPherson front suspension and an elastic beam rear suspension.
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The car has a steering rack and pinion system.
The tire size is 175/70 R13 with a wheel rim size of 5.5J x 13.
The fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen Golf varies depending on the engine option, but it typically ranges from 25-40 mpg in the city and 30-50 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The Volkswagen Golf comes equipped with a range of safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring.
The maximum weight of the Golf is 1430 kg (3152.61 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Golf is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
The maximum trailer load with brakes for the Golf is 1200 kg (2645.55 lbs.).
