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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Basis

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Basis
Year2003
CategoryLimousines
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.2 litres/100 km (45.23 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.3 litres/100 km (54.70 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Airbag front driver, airbag front passenger, side airbags front

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power100.00 PS (74 kW or 99 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.5200
Compression1,000.0:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemDirect injection (DI)
Valves per cylinder8
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed
IgnitionElectronic
Exhaust systemDouble stainless steel pipes

Speed and acceleration

Top speed188.0 km/h (116.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.3 seconds
0-50 miles7.8 seconds
0-60 miles11.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0775 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringABS
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1296 kg (2,857.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1764 kg (3,889.0 pounds)
Front percentage of weight74.0
Towing weight78 kg (172.0 pounds)
Overall length4160 mm (163.8 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD31000
Aprox price as new EUR22000
Service interval15,000 km
CO2 emissions140.0 g/km
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