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Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4 Twincharger

(2006 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2006
ModelGolf Plus 1.4 TwinchargerIssued until
SerieGolf 5Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 5Body 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)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4206 mm / 165.6 in / 165.6 inGround clearance
Width1759 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.63
Height1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inTotal (curb) weight1388 kg / 3060 lb / 3060 lb
Wheelbase2578 mm / 101.5 in / 101.5 inDry weight
Track front1541 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1529 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.320Frontal Area2.38 m2 / 25.6 sq ft / 25.6 sq ft
Cx0.76  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) 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 supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.01
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity347.50 cm3/cylinder / 21.206 cu in/cylinder / 21.206 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power125.3 kW / 170.4 hp / 170.4 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque240.0 Nm / 177.0 lbft / 177.0 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output123.6 kW / 168.0 bhp / 168.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output120.9 kW/l / 2.694 bhp/cu in / 2.694 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque172.66 Nm/l / 1.510 lbft/cu in / 1.510 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.87
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.65

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 sTop (maximal) speed216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio121.04 kW/ton / 164.57 bhp/ton / 164.57 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.30 s / 8.30 s / 8.30 sFuel consumption, City (urban)10.0 l/100km / 28.2 mi/UK gal / 23.5 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mi/UK gal / 37.9 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.5 l/100km / 37.7 mi/UK gal / 31.4 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions179 g/km / 288 g/mi / 288 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.ARB.Suspension rearI.4Li.ARB.
Wheels front6.5J x 16Wheels rear6.5J x 16
Tyres front205/55 R 16 VTyres rear205/55 R 16 V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front312 mm / 12.3 in / 12.3 inBrake diameter rear286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in
Braked area  

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