The Golf is a decent performer with an acceleration of 10.8 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 178 km/h. Its aerodynamic design is reflected in its drag coefficient of 0.34.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.8 sec
Max Speed
178 km/h 110.6 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback known for its sporty handling, spacious interior, and fuel efficiency. It offers a comfortable ride and a variety of features, making it a popular choice among compact cars.
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Rating
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 Volkswagen Golf is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas. It is a fuel-efficient car with a good balance between performance and fuel economy.
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Rating
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
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car with a 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine producing 90 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 5 gears and a front-wheel drive system. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 10.0.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
50.5 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3300 rpm. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
GU
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
10
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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly hatchback with disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion for handling and rides on 175/70 R13 tires mounted on 5.5J x 13 wheels.
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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 daily driving. It has a decent trunk space and a moderate fuel tank capacity. The car's towing capacity is also respectable, making it a good option for those who need to haul trailers or boats.
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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio
10 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 161.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Max Weight
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 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 (5-door)
The Golf has an estimated fuel efficiency of 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.
The Golf has seating for 5 people.
The Golf has 23.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
10.8 seconds
178 km/h (110.6 mph)
0.34
The fuel type of the Volkswagen Golf is Petrol (Gasoline)
The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf in urban areas is 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers
The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf in extra-urban areas is 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers
The Volkswagen Golf has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.8L and 4 cylinders.
The Volkswagen Golf has a manual transmission with 5 gears.
The Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel drive vehicle.
The Golf has disc brakes upfront and drum brakes at the rear.
The Golf comes with 175/70 R13 tires mounted on 5.5J x 13 wheels.
The Golf features a steering rack and pinion for precise handling.
The Golf comes equipped with a variety of engine options, including a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and a 3.0-liter V6 engine.
The Golf boasts advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Golf offers excellent fuel efficiency, with an estimated combined fuel consumption of 30 mpg.
