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Volkswagen Golf

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1999 ccm (121.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1999 ccm (121.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.7 PS (87 kW or 116 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.43 Nm (16.9 kgf-m or 122.0 ft.lbs) at 2600 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.6 x 92.7 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed189.0 km/h (117.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.0 seconds
0-60 miles10.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0919 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space275 litres (73 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1284 kg (2,830.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4200 mm (165.4 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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