The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.7 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 191 km/h. With a drag coefficient of 0.34, it's designed for efficiency and aerodynamics.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9.7 sec
Max Speed
191 km/h 118.68 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.34
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with a length of 3985 mm, width of 1680 mm, and height of 1415 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2475 mm and a turning circle of 10.5 m. It has 5 seats and 5 doors. The car has a front track of 1427 mm and rear track of 1422 mm, with front and rear overhangs of 810 mm and 700 mm respectively.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
3985 mm 156.89 in.
Width
1680 mm 66.14 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 that runs on petrol/gasoline. Its urban fuel consumption is 10.9 l/100 km (21.58 US mpg, 25.92 UK mpg, 9.17 km/l) and its extra-urban fuel consumption is 5.7 l/100 km (41.27 US mpg, 49.56 UK mpg, 17.54 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.7 l/100 km 41.27 US mpg 49.56 UK mpg 17.54 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Golf is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.8L inline-4 engine, producing 112 Hp and 155 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a McPherson strut front suspension. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.0 and uses multi-port manifold injection.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
112 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
62.9 Hp/l
Torque
155 Nm @ 3100 rpm. 114.32 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
EV
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
Multi-port manifold injection
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
Transverse stabilizer, Elastic beam
Brakes
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback with ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear for effective braking. It features a steering rack and pinion system for precise handling. The car runs on 175/70 R13 tires and has 5.5J x 13 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
175/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Golf model has a impressive power-to-weight ratio of 8.4 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm, making it a responsive and agile drive. With a kerb weight of 940 kg and a maximum load capacity of 490 kg, it's suitable for daily driving and occasional road trips. The trunk space is generous, ranging from 345 liters to 1145 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.4 kg/Hp, 119.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.1 kg/Nm, 164.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
940 kg 2072.35 lbs.
Max Weight
1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max Load
490 kg 1080.27 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
490 kg 1080.27 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Golf II (5-door)
The length of the Volkswagen Golf is 3985 mm or 156.89 in.
The Volkswagen Golf has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 10.5 m or 34.45 ft.
The Volkswagen Golf can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 9.7 seconds.
The top speed of the Volkswagen Golf is electronically limited to 191 km/h.
The Volkswagen Golf has a drag coefficient of 0.34, indicating its aerodynamic design.
This car uses petrol/gasoline.
The urban fuel consumption of this car is 10.9 l/100 km (21.58 US mpg, 25.92 UK mpg, 9.17 km/l).
The extra-urban fuel consumption of this car is 5.7 l/100 km (41.27 US mpg, 49.56 UK mpg, 17.54 km/l).
1781 cm3 or 108.68 cu. in.
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual
The Golf has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear for effective braking.
The Golf features a steering rack and pinion system for precise handling.
The Golf runs on 175/70 R13 tires and has 5.5J x 13 wheel rims.
The fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen Golf varies depending on the engine option, but it generally ranges from 25-40 mpg in the city and 30-50 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.
