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Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.4i

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf Plus 1.4i
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1388 ccm (84.70 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.1 litres/100 km (33.13 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1388 ccm (84.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)16.2 seconds
0-50 miles10.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0579 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1296 kg (2,857.2 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions170.0 g/km
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