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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

(2000 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2000
ModelGolf 1.6Issued until
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 4Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1470 l / 51.91 cu ft / 51.91 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inTotal (curb) weight1142 kg / 2518 lb / 2518 lb
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inDry weight
Height1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inLoad capacity705 kg / 1554 lb / 1554 lb
Wheelbase2511 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 inGross (max.) weight1810 kg / 3990 lb / 3990 lb
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inTowing weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Track rear1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 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 valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.9 mm / 3.42 in / 3.42 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio11.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power76.8 kW / 104.4 hp / 104.4 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque148.0 Nm / 109.2 lbft / 109.2 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output75.8 kW / 103.1 bhp / 103.1 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output64.5 kW/l / 1.437 bhp/cu in / 1.437 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque92.62 Nm/l / 0.810 lbft/cu in / 0.810 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.85
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.25

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 sTop (maximal) speed192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio90.19 kW/ton / 122.62 bhp/ton / 122.62 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.80 s / 10.80 s / 10.80 sFuel consumption, City (urban)9.3 l/100km / 30.4 mi/UK gal / 25.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.5 l/100km / 51.4 mi/UK gal / 42.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)6.9 l/100km / 40.9 mi/UK gal / 34.1 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions166 g/km / 267 g/mi / 267 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program
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 1.6

 
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