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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.4 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 driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power114.60 PS (84 kW or 113 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 4000 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, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.8 seconds
0-50 miles7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0968 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 255 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1188 kg (2,619.1 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions154.0 g/km
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