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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6 FSi
Year2001
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.4 litres/100 km (37.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.97 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power109.50 PS (81 kW or 108 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed194.0 km/h (120.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.6 seconds
0-50 miles7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0975 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1123 kg (2,475.8 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)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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