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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Sportline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.4 Sportline
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 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 3300 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
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed164.0 km/h (101.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0581 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1296 kg (2,857.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1716 kg (3,783.1 pounds)
Towing weight1002 kg (2,209.0 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2590 mm (102.0 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR16880
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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