The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 13 seconds. Its top speed is 167 km/h, and it has a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13 sec
Max Speed
167 km/h 103.77 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 1427 mm (56.18 in) and a rear track of 1422 mm (55.98 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
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 car in question is a Golf model that runs on petrol (gasoline). Its urban fuel consumption is 8.7 l/100 km (27.04 US mpg, 32.47 UK mpg, 11.49 km/l) and its extra-urban fuel consumption is 5.8 l/100 km (40.55 US mpg, 48.7 UK mpg, 17.24 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 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 inline engine, which has a displacement of 1595 cm3 and a power output of 75 Hp at 5000 rpm. The engine features a carburettor fuel injection system, SOHC valvetrain, and naturally aspirated engine aspiration. It has a manual transmission with 4 gears, 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
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
4 gears, manual 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 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a curb weight of 890 kg (1962.11 lbs) and a maximum weight of 1400 kg (3086.47 lbs). It has a minimum trunk boot space of 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.) and a maximum of 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.). The fuel tank capacity is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.9 kg/Hp, 84.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.1 kg/Nm, 140.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
890 kg 1962.11 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 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
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (5-door)
The body type of the car is hatchback.
The car has seating for 5 people.
The car 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 1427 mm (56.18 in) and a rear track of 1422 mm (55.98 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).
The Volkswagen Golf can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 13 seconds.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf is 167 km/h (103.77 mph).
The drag coefficient of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.34, indicating good aerodynamics.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The urban fuel consumption of this car is 8.7 l/100 km (27.04 US mpg, 32.47 UK mpg, 11.49 km/l).
The extra-urban fuel consumption of this car is 5.8 l/100 km (40.55 US mpg, 48.7 UK mpg, 17.24 km/l).
The power output of this car is 75 Hp at 5000 rpm.
This car has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
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.
The Golf is known for its reliability, which is one of the reasons for its popularity.
The Golf's fuel efficiency varies depending on the specific model and year, but it is generally considered to be quite good.
The Golf has a spacious interior, with plenty of room for both passengers and cargo.
The weight-to-power ratio is 11.9 kg/Hp, 84.3 Hp/tonne.
The maximum trailer load with brakes is 1000 kg (2204.62 lbs).
The minimum trunk boot space is 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.).
