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Volkswagen Golf 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6
Year2001
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1593 ccm (97.20 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.34 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Displacement1593 ccm (97.20 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed194.0 km/h (120.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.7 seconds
0-50 miles7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0847 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1240 kg (2,733.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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