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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags2

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque148.00 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.2 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed181.0 km/h (112.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0774 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Optional cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Brake detailsABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1318 kg (2,905.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions148.9 g/km
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