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(2008 model)
3-door 4-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 3-cylinder 6-valve straight (inline) engine, OHC, 1198 cm3 / 73.1 cu in / 73.1 cu in, 41.0 kW / 55.0 hp / 55.0 hp @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, 106.0 N·m / 78.2 lb·ft / 78.2 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph top speed, consumption 6.0 l/100km / 47.1 mpg-UK / 39.2 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Fox 1.2 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Fox | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 676 l / 23.87 cu ft / 23.87 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1351 l / 47.71 cu ft / 47.71 cu ft |
| Length | 3830 mm / 150.8 in / 150.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 978 kg / 2156 lb / 2156 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1670 mm / 65.7 in / 65.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Load capacity | 432 kg / 952 lb / 952 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1410 kg / 3109 lb / 3109 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 3500 kg / 7716 lb / 7716 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.55 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.88 m2 / 9.5 sq ft / 9.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 21.9 kW / 29.3 hp / 29.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 3 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 6 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.9 mm / 3.42 in / 3.42 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.88 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 1198 cm3 / 73.1 cu in / 73.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 399.42 cm3/cylinder / 24.374 cu in/cylinder / 24.374 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHC | Compression ratio | 10.3 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 41.0 kW / 55.0 hp / 55.0 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 106.0 N·m / 78.2 lb·ft / 78.2 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 16.4 kW / 22.0 hp / 22.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 34.2 kW/l / 0.752 bhp/cu in / 0.752 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 88.5 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 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) | Top (maximal) speed | 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 57.3 kW/ton / 43.4 bhp/ton / 43.4 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) | 6.0 l/100km / 47.1 mpg-UK / 39.2 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 149 g/km / 240 g/mi / 240 g/mi | |
| Range | 833 km / 518 mi / 518 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| 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 | 165/70-R14 | Tyres rear | 165/70-R14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Optional ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Fox 1.2
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