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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6
Year2000
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.00 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.1 seconds
0-50 miles7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1059 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 256 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1105 kg (2,436.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions192.0 g/km
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