The Volkswagen Golf boasts impressive performance capabilities. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13 seconds and a top speed of 173 km/h, it offers agile handling and exhilarating driving experiences. The car's drag coefficient of 0.34 contributes to its streamlined design and efficient performance.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13 sec
Max Speed
173 km/h 107.5 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
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 style 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
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 Golf is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 9.4 l/100 km in urban areas and 6.4 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent option for city driving and highway cruising.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg 44.14 UK mpg 15.63 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Golf with a front, transverse 4-cylinder engine, producing 90 HP and 145 Nm of torque. It is a naturally aspirated, carbureted engine with a SOHC valvetrain and a displacement of 1781 cm3. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. The car has a front independent suspension and a rear elastic beam suspension.
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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
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Elastic beam
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly hatchback model with front disc and rear drum brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and 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 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a weight-to-power ratio of 10 kg/Hp and 100 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.2 kg/Nm and 161.1 Nm/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 900 kg and a maximum weight of 1400 kg. The trunk boot space is 345 l minimum and 1145 l maximum. The fuel tank capacity is 55 l.
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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)
Hatchback
5
120 mm
The Golf has a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 13 seconds.
The Golf has a top speed of 173 km/h (107.5 mph).
The Golf has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.34.
Petrol (Gasoline)
9.4 l/100 km (25.02 US mpg, 30.05 UK mpg, 10.64 km/l)
6.4 l/100 km (36.75 US mpg, 44.14 UK mpg, 15.63 km/l)
It has an Internal Combustion Engine.
It has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The engine displacement is 1781 cm3.
The car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The car has 175/70 R13 tires.
The car has a rack-and-pinion steering system.
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 is 10 kg/Hp and 100 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight is 1400 kg or 3086.47 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space is 345 l or 12.18 cu. ft.
