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(1998 model)
5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in, 55.0 kW / 73.8 hp / 73.8 hp @ 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm, 130.0 N·m / 95.9 lb·ft / 95.9 lb·ft @ 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Golf | Issued until | |
| Serie | Golf 4 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1266 l / 44.71 cu ft / 44.71 cu ft |
| Length | 4160 mm / 163.8 in / 163.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1105 kg / 2436 lb / 2436 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | 705 kg / 1554 lb / 1554 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1810 kg / 3990 lb / 3990 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.6 mm / 3.02 in / 3.02 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.6 mm / 2.98 in / 2.98 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1390 cm3 / 84.8 cu in / 84.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 348.39 cm3/cylinder / 21.260 cu in/cylinder / 21.260 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 55.0 kW / 73.8 hp / 73.8 hp at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 130.0 N·m / 95.9 lb·ft / 95.9 lb·ft at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 11.7 kW / 15.6 hp / 15.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 39.6 kW/l / 0.870 bhp/cu in / 0.870 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 93.5 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 67.9 kW/ton / 51.4 bhp/ton / 51.4 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 158 g/km / 254 g/mi / 254 g/mi | |
| Range | 887 km / 551 mi / 551 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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