The Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive performance capabilities. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13 seconds and a top speed of 167 km/h, it offers agile handling and exhilarating driving experiences. Its aerodynamic design, characterized by a drag coefficient of 0.34, contributes to its swift performance.
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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 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. The ride height is 120 mm, providing a comfortable driving experience.
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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.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
120 mm 4.72 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a Golf that runs on petrol, with a fuel consumption of 8.7 l/100 km in the city and 5.3 l/100 km outside the city. This translates to a fuel efficiency of 27.04 US mpg in the city and 44.38 US mpg outside the city.
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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
5.3 l/100 km 44.38 US mpg 53.3 UK mpg 18.87 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 bore/stroke of 81/77.4 mm. The engine has a carburettor fuel system, SOHC valvetrain, and naturally aspirated engine. It produces 75 HP at 5000 rpm and 125 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm. 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. The engine oil capacity is 3L, and it uses 10W-40 / VW 500 00 or 10W-40, 15W-40 / VW 501 01 oil. The car has a front-wheel-drive drivetrain architecture.
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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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
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 comes with tires of size 175/70 R13 and wheel rims of size 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 a joy to drive. It has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 345 liters and a maximum capacity of 1145 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters, and it has a permitted trailer load of up to 1000 kg with brakes and 470 kg without brakes.
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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 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 0-62 mph acceleration time of 13 seconds.
The Golf has a top speed of 167 km/h (103.77 mph).
The Golf features a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating excellent aerodynamic efficiency.
This car gets 27.04 miles per gallon in the city.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
This car consumes 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers outside the city.
The engine layout of the car is front, transverse.
The fuel injection system of the car is a carburettor.
The drivetrain architecture of the car is front-wheel-drive.
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The car has a steering rack and pinion system.
The car has tires of size 175/70 R13 and wheel rims of size 5.5J x 13.
The Volkswagen Golf has an estimated fuel economy of up to 32 mpg in the city and 42 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.
