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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TDi GT

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TDi GT
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.88 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1968 ccm (120.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression18.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1283 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1325 kg (2,921.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1870 kg (4,122.6 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4210 mm (165.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR24980
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