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Volkswagen Golf 1.8 5V
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Golf 1.8 5V |
| Year | 1997 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Front wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 202.00 Nm (20.6 kgf-m or 149.0 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 211.0 km/h (131.1 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.5 seconds |
| 0-50 miles | 6.0 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1254 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors | 3 |
| Passenger space | 4180 litres (1,104 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 347 litres (92 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (429.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 288 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disks, 232 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1212 kg (2,672.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4160 mm (163.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1740 mm (68.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 187.0 g/km |
