The Golf is a compact hatchback with a length of 3985 mm, width of 1665 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2475 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.5 meters. The car has a ground clearance of 120 mm and a 5-door body type with 5 seats.
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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.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
120 mm 4.72 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined consumption figures of 44.84 mpg (UK) and 37.34 mpg (US). Its diesel engine delivers smooth power and torque, making it ideal for both urban and highway driving.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
6.3 l/100 km 37.34 US mpg 44.84 UK mpg 15.87 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg 58.85 UK mpg 20.83 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Golf is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 54 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a McPherson strut front suspension. The engine has a compression ratio of 23.0 and uses a standard diesel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
54 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
34 Hp/l
Torque
100 Nm @ 2300 rpm. 73.76 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
JP
Engine Displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
23
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
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 505 00
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 car specs indicate a budget-friendly hatchback model. It features disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear, a conventional steering rack and pinion setup, and relatively small 15-inch wheels with 13-inch rims.
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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 Golf has a weight-to-power ratio of 17 kg/Hp (58.7 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9.2 kg/Nm (108.7 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 920 kg (2028.25 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1430 kg (3152.61 lbs.), with a maximum load capacity of 510 kg (1124.36 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.) to 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.), and it has a fuel tank capacity of 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal). It can tow up to 850 kg (1873.93 lbs.) with brakes and 480 kg (1058.22 lbs.) without brakes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
17 kg/Hp, 58.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.2 kg/Nm, 108.7 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
850 kg 1873.93 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (5-door)
The body type of the Golf is a 5-door hatchback.
The ground clearance of the Golf is 120 mm.
The Golf has 5 seats.
18.7 seconds
148 km/h (91.96 mph)
0.34
The Golf has a fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km (37.34 US mpg) in the city.
The Golf achieves fuel consumption of 4.8 l/100 km (49 US mpg) on the highway.
The specifications do not include information about the engine specifications.
1588 cm3 or 96.91 cu. in.
Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Front-wheel drive
The car has disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear.
The car has 15-inch wheels with 155/65 R13 tires.
The car has a steering rack and pinion setup.
The Golf can seat up to 5 passengers.
The Golf has an average fuel efficiency of around 30-35 miles per gallon.
No, the Golf does not come with all-wheel drive. It is available in front-wheel drive.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Golf is 17 kg/Hp (58.7 Hp/tonne).
The Golf can tow up to 850 kg (1873.93 lbs.) with brakes and 480 kg (1058.22 lbs.) without brakes.
The trunk boot space of the Golf ranges from 345 l (12.18 cu. ft.) to 1145 l (40.44 cu. ft.).
