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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.0 Cabriolet
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating52 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.00 PS (85 kW or 114 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque166.00 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.4 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 92.8 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0899 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1290 kg (2,844.0 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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