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Volkswagen Golf Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Variant
Year1996
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1391 ccm (84.88 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1391 ccm (84.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power60.7 PS (45 kW or 60 HP) at 4700 Rev. per min.
Max torque116.00 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0526 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1160 kg (2,557.4 pounds)
Overall length4350 mm (171.3 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
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