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Volkswagen Golf 1.8

(1997 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1997
ModelGolf 1.8Issued until2000
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyBody constructionmonocoque
Model codeBody designation1J1
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformGolf IVNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inGround clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio
Height1439 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inTotal (curb) weight1195 kg / 2635 lb / 2635 lb
Wheelbase2511 mm / 98.9 in / 98.9 inDry weight
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1494 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeAGNTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder5
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity
SumpCompression ratio10.3 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power92.0 kW / 125.1 hp / 125.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque170.0 Nm / 125.4 lbft / 125.4 lbft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantMax. net output
Catalytic converterSpecific output
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear6J x 15
Tyres front195/65 VR15Tyres rear195/65 VR15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf 1.8

 
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