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Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.9 TDI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GLS 1.9 TDI
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving6.2 litres/100 km (38.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.7 litres/100 km (40.98 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.1 litres/100 km (46.03 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power101.00 PS (74 kW or 100 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs)
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 96.0 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0749 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2492 litres (658 gallons)
Cargo space510 litres (135 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1348 kg (2,971.8 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD19630
Service interval30,000 km
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