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Volkswagen Golf 1.9 SDI Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.9 SDI Variant
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power68.7 PS (51 kW or 68 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque133.00 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.1 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression19.5:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)18.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0539 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds)
Towing weight850 kg (1,873.9 pounds)
Overall length4400 mm (173.2 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR18430
Service interval30,000 km
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