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Volkswagen Golf 1.4

(1997 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1997
ModelGolf 1.4Issued until
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 4Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inTotal (curb) weight1090 kg / 2403 lb / 2403 lb
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inDry weight
Height1439 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2511 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.31Frontal Area2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block; aluminium headBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.6 mm / 2.98 in / 2.98 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity347.50 cm3/cylinder / 21.206 cu in/cylinder / 21.206 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power54.4 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque126.0 Nm / 92.9 lbft / 92.9 lbft at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output53.7 kW / 73.0 bhp / 73.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.5 kW/l / 1.170 bhp/cu in / 1.170 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque90.65 Nm/l / 0.793 lbft/cu in / 0.793 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.47

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 sTop (maximal) speed171 km/h / 106 mph / 106 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio66.97 kW/ton / 91.05 bhp/ton / 91.05 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)8.9 l/100km / 31.7 mi/UK gal / 26.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.3 l/100km / 53.3 mi/UK gal / 44.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)6.6 l/100km / 42.8 mi/UK gal / 35.6 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions158 g/km / 254 g/mi / 254 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.TB.CS.ARB.
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front195/65 R 15 HTyres rear195/65 R 15 H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brakes detailsABSBraked area
Brake diameter front256 mm / 10.1 in / 10.1 inBrake diameter rear232 mm / 9.1 in / 9.1 in

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.4

 
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