The Volkswagen Golf boasts a spirited performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 16.7 seconds and a top speed of 151 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.34 suggests efficient aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
16.7 sec
Max Speed
151 km/h 93.83 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The car is a Golf model with a hatchback body type, seating for 5 people and 5 doors. It is 3985 mm (156.89 in) long, 1665 mm (65.55 in) wide, and 1415 mm (55.71 in) tall. The wheelbase is 2475 mm (97.44 in), with a front track of 1413 mm (55.63 in) and a rear track of 1408 mm (55.43 in). The front overhang is 810 mm (31.89 in) and the rear overhang is 700 mm (27.56 in). The minimum turning circle is 10.5 m (34.45 ft).
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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 car in question is a Golf that runs on petrol, with a fuel consumption of 7.9 l/100 km in the city and 5.5 l/100 km on the highway. This is equivalent to 29.77 US mpg and 42.77 US mpg, respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg 35.76 UK mpg 12.66 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf model with an internal combustion engine. The engine, coded HK, has 4 cylinders configured in an inline layout, and each cylinder has 2 valves. The engine's displacement is 1272 cm3 (77.62 cu. in.) with a bore of 75 mm (2.95 in.) and a stroke of 72 mm (2.83 in.). The compression ratio is 9.5. The engine produces 55 Hp at 5400 rpm and 96 Nm (70.81 lb.-ft.) of torque at 3300 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses a carburettor for fuel injection. The engine drives the front wheels via a 4-gear manual transmission. The front suspension is an independent type McPherson, while the rear suspension is an elastic beam. The engine oil capacity is 3.5 l (3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt) and uses 10W-40 / VW 500 00, 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01 engine oil specifications.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
55 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
43.2 Hp/l
Torque
96 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 70.81 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
HK
Engine Displacement
1272 cm3 77.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 500 00 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01
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
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The car is a Golf model with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes. It has a steering rack and pinion system and comes with tires of size 155/65 R13 and wheel rims of size 5J x 13.
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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 in question is a Golf with a weight-to-power ratio of 15.7 kg/Hp (63.6 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9 kg/Nm (111 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 865 kg (1907 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1360 kg (2998.29 lbs.). The car has a maximum load capacity of 495 kg (1091.29 lbs.) and a trunk/boot space that ranges from 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.) to 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.). The fuel tank has a capacity of 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal). The permitted trailer load with brakes is 800 kg (1763.7 lbs.) and without brakes is 460 kg (1014.13 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
15.7 kg/Hp, 63.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9 kg/Nm, 111 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
865 kg 1907 lbs.
Max Weight
1360 kg 2998.29 lbs.
Max Load
495 kg 1091.29 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
800 kg 1763.7 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (5-door)
The model of the car is Golf.
The body type of the car is a hatchback.
The length of the car is 3985 mm (156.89 in).
The Golf accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 16.7 seconds.
The Golf has a top speed of 151 km/h (93.83 mph).
The Golf has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.34, indicating good aerodynamic efficiency.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The fuel consumption of this car in the city is 7.9 l/100 km or 29.77 US mpg.
The fuel consumption of this car on the highway is 5.5 l/100 km or 42.77 US mpg.
The engine layout is front, transverse.
It has a 4-gear manual transmission.
The engine displacement is 1272 cm3 (77.62 cu. in.).
It has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
It has a steering rack and pinion system.
The tires are of size 155/65 R13 and the wheel rims are of size 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.
Yes, the Volkswagen Golf offers a range of trim levels and options for customization, including exterior colors, interior materials, and advanced safety features.
The weight-to-power ratio of this car is 15.7 kg/Hp (63.6 Hp/tonne).
The maximum load capacity of this car is 495 kg (1091.29 lbs.).
The permitted trailer load without brakes is 460 kg (1014.13 lbs.).
