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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

(2003 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2003
ModelGolf 1.6Issued until
SerieGolf 5Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 5Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)460 l / 16.24 cu ft / 16.24 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1305 l / 46.09 cu ft / 46.09 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4204 mm / 165.5 in / 165.5 inTotal (curb) weight1173 kg / 2586 lb / 2586 lb
Width1759 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inDry weight
Height1485 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inLoad capacity640 kg / 1411 lb / 1411 lb
Wheelbase2578 mm / 101.5 in / 101.5 inGross (max.) weight1800 kg / 3968 lb / 3968 lb
Track front1539 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inTowing weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Track rear1528 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.63  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.32Frontal Area2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft
Cx0.71  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block; aluminium headBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.4 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement1595 cm3 / 97.3 cu in / 97.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity398.75 cm3/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder / 24.333 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio10.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power74.6 kW / 101.4 hp / 101.4 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque148.0 Nm / 109.2 lbft / 109.2 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output73.5 kW / 99.9 bhp / 99.9 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output62.7 kW/l / 1.397 bhp/cu in / 1.397 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque92.79 Nm/l / 0.812 lbft/cu in / 0.812 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.53

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.40 s / 7.40 s / 7.40 sTop (maximal) speed184 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio85.25 kW/ton / 115.91 bhp/ton / 115.91 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.40 s / 11.40 s / 11.40 sFuel consumption, City (urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mi/UK gal / 24.0 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mi/UK gal / 39.9 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.3 l/100km / 38.7 mi/UK gal / 32.2 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions175 g/km / 282 g/mi / 282 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.ARB.Suspension rearI.4Li.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 front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.6

 
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