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Volkswagen Golf

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Volkswagen Golf

5-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1999 cm3 / 122.0 cu in / 122.0 cu in, 87.0 kW / 116.7 hp / 116.7 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 165.4 N·m / 122.0 lb·ft / 122.0 lb·ft @ 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 189 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph top speed, consumption 7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2006
ModelGolfIssued until
SerieGolf 5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)275 l / 9.71 cu ft / 9.71 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1470 l / 51.91 cu ft / 51.91 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4200 mm / 165.4 in / 165.4 inTotal (curb) weight1284 kg / 2831 lb / 2831 lb
Width1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 inDry weight
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inLoad capacity526 kg / 1160 lb / 1160 lb
Wheelbase2520 mm / 99.2 in / 99.2 inGross (max.) weight1810 kg / 3990 lb / 3990 lb
Track frontTowing weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.14 m2 / 23.1 sq ft / 23.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.86 m2 / 9.2 sq ft / 9.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)21.3 kW / 28.6 hp / 28.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.6 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.7 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.89
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1999 cm3 / 122.0 cu in / 122.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity496.74 cm3/cylinder / 30.313 cu in/cylinder / 30.313 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power87.0 kW / 116.7 hp / 116.7 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque165.4 N·m / 122.0 lb·ft / 122.0 lb·ft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output43.5 kW/l / 0.956 bhp/cu in / 0.956 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque82.8 N·m/l / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed189 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)10.40 s / 10.40 s / 10.40 sPower-to-weight ratio91.9 kW/ton / 69.6 bhp/ton / 69.6 bhp/ton
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)7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions173 g/km / 278 g/mi / 278 g/mi
  Range764 km / 475 mi / 475 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/65R15VTyres rear195/65R15V
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Golf

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